I present three dioramas (or are they vignettes) featuring Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO Halftracks in 1/72 scale. The first is a Planet Models resin kit with Black Dog accessories. The figures are mainly from Preiser set 72505, augmented with others from one of their Luftwaffe sets. The crew has taken a break for lunch in the shade of a tree. The dog is painted to resemble one of my own.
This scene is the Revell FAMO towing an Italeri sFH 18 Field Howitzer, both very nice kits. The cargo is mainly Value Gear in the bed and Black Dog tarps on the fenders. Figures are a mix of Preiser and modified artillerymen from the Italeri kit. Value Gear here: http://valuegeardetails.com/UniversalStowage72.html
I have recently developed an affinity for tank transporters (like I needed another rabbit hole to climb in) so there will likely be more like this scene in the future. This is the Trumpeter FAMO and transport trailer with a Zvezda Panzer IV. Figures are from the CMK set designed for the FAMO and a few from Caesar, Value Gear stowage in the bed again. I like the casual poses, particularly the bored guy on the back of the trailer.
Construction posts here: https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2020/12/18/sd-kfz-9-famo-halftrack-comparison-build-in-1-72-scale-part-i/
Very nicely done dioramas…or are they vignettes?
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Thanks Pierre! Believe it or not, at some shows the category is determined by the height of the trees!
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I have enjoyed these vignettes. Brings back fond memories.
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Adding figurines is what makes them even better.
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You see some dioramas on the Internet which are incredible, but bottom line is the fun you have is making one whatever judges might think.
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Nice to see all of the dioramas together Jeff! 🙂 Impressive!
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Thanks John!
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Wonderful Jeff- makes me want to go back and rework my wargaming examples of the FAMO.
Cheers,
Pete.
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