1/72 World War 2 Diorama - Pegasus Bridge

[zak]

So, once Vietnam is finished I have decided to try a WW2 diorama.

Any thoughts?

[chriswil42]

A winter scene?

[zak]

A winter scene?

Think D Day.

[chriswil42]

What about Arnhem? - 80th anniversary next month.

[cph64]

If you need some figures let me know and I'll see what I have in collection.

[zak]

If you need some figures let me know and I'll see what I have in collection.

Thanks Chris.

[Bigkev]

Another masterpiece awaits.....
Kevin

[zak]

So this will be the 1/72 Italeri - "Pegasus Bridge Airborne Assault!.

This comes complete with:

A Sarrissa Precision Mdf laser cut model of the bridge
German antitank guns(2)
German Infantry
Opel Blitz
Kubelwagen
British Paratroops
Battlefield accessories

My intention is to build this into a diorama and add a Horsa Glider as well.
I am thinking through the mounting of the bridge and how to build this on small 30cm x 30cm (1ft x 1ft) boards for storage, the bridge may have to be on a 60cm x 30cm board (2ft x 1 ft)

[zak]

Research has shown the bridge was built out into the canal, the canal was somewhat wider each side of the bridge. Many models I have seen do not seem to show this.
I am not sure whether to use artistic licence and have a slightly narrower canal overall?

I also note that at some stage a German gun boat was sent to investigate, this was disabled using a Piat.

There is still much musing and thinking going on.

I am initially going to build the bridge and go from there.

[Bob C]

I can let you have some pictures from the bridge at the museum if you want.

Bob c

[zak]

I can let you have some pictures from the bridge at the museum if you want.

Bob c

Cheers Bob, that would be useful, I am still wondering whether to add rivet detail!!!!!!!

[MSea]

You MUST just to keep the counters happy

[zak]

The box describes this as an exact replica of the Orne Bridge - I have my doubts, It is a likeness but not exact.
Having said that it is a nice model when build, barring details like rivets, wooden roadway, gears, windows and the railings are far too thick, but there you are.
It will do for me.

[chriswil42]

A good start on this one Dave. The bridge is looking good.

[Bob C]

I'll send them in an email.

Bob c