1/72 World War 2 Diorama - Pegasus Bridge

[zak]

Well, this is my efforts so far, I may remove it and try again, tying to imagine both pilots going head first through the perspex screen is quite hard, I also imagine that the underside of the glider would have suffered damage. Some of its parts were laminated balsa ply I believe.

The second picture shows a damaged Horsa, but not at Pegasus Bridge.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
That looks really effective and realistic.
When all painted up it will look the part.
Kevin

[zak]

Thanks Kevin.
A bit more done.

[MSea]

Looks great to me - I love damaged things

[Bob C]

Looking great Dave, I'm sure I've seen a picture of the gliders at the bridge, will look tomorrow.

Bob c

[zak]

Looking great Dave, I'm sure I've seen a picture of the gliders at the bridge, will look tomorrow.

Bob c

Yes, so have I but they do not really show it at the time of landing, I think they are later and as I said earlier, some looting and scavenging may have occurred. There are views from the rear.

[chriswil42]

Excellent broken glazing. Great modelling.

[Bigkev]

Excellent broken glazing. Great modelling.

Could I say "smashing".........

[cph64]

I'm currently reading a book about the Parachute Troops of various countries from their inception called 'Wings of War' and in it it mentions glider pilots going through the windscreen during the Normandy Landings so it looks ike it happened a few times. I wonder if the glider's braking parachute and the glider digging in had anything to do with it?
 

[Bigkev]

I'm currently reading a book about the Parachute Troops of various countries from their inception called 'Wings of War' and in it it mentions glider pilots going through the windscreen during the Normandy Landings so it looks ike it happened a few times. I wonder if the glider's braking parachute and the glider digging in had anything to do with it?
 

I think it may be a combination of things, such as the strength and integrity of the Horsa, plus the loads carried, the landings, braking systems, ability of the pilots under operational conditions.
Perhaps, we often overlook, how brave the men were who piloted these gliders, and expected to fight afterwards. I am sure Dave's diorama will do justice to all involved in the operation.
 

[zak]

Underside painted black - one coat so far, the light is deceptive!

[chriswil42]

Looks grey to me.

[cph64]

That explains why all your builds are grey, lol!!!!

[chriswil42]

That explains why all your builds are grey, lol!!!!

Thanks.  You may be right.

[Bob C]

Looks grey to me as well, or could it be light black.

Bob c