Knocked out Kursk Stupa

[JSteinman]

Fender ready for installation.

 

[Iron Mike]

Sweet!

 

[moon puppy]

The body shop will have a time with that thing.

 

[Skinny_Mike]

geez that's awesome!

 

[errains]

Another great build that will be fun to follow along with.

 

[JSteinman]

 

[Iron Mike]

Looking good!

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Lots of progress. Looks great!

 

[JSteinman]

I think these tracks are older than my kids!

 

[Iron Mike]

I don't see an expiration date on them, carry on!

 

[JSteinman]

I don't see an expiration date on them, carry on!

Alas while right for the hull, based on an Ausf E, the photo shows later tracks applied, so I have an other set on the way…

 

[JSteinman]

Let’s talk base. This is at Kursk, so how do you feel about just the tank, tall grass, and debris from the tank, and upset earth of course, or does it need something more?

Thoughts?

 

[Brokeneagle]

Beautiful work John.
I have some damage to inflict on my Panzer 3 guards, so I am watching this with great interest. I also love the shot damage - perfect!
As far as the ground work goes , I would just add something small like some battle junk or weapons left over on the battlefield.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Let’s talk base. This is at Kursk, so how do you feel about just the tank, tall grass, and debris from the tank, and upset earth of course, or does it need something more?

Perhaps something to help convey the scale? I have yet to see a slightly wounded abandoned horse walking around a scene. My point, it doesn't have to be a human. Note that the Germans were largely dependent on horses for supply and the Soviets had issued trucks to replace horses for the battle. Most of the1000+ horses treated by the German veterinary unit suffered from exhaustion, only 117 were wounded.

References
DiNardo, R. L. Mechanized Juggernaut or Military Anachronism? Horses and the German Army of World War II. New York: Greenwood Press, 1991.
Thesis by Major Enrique Ramos, USA "ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BATTLE OF KURSK IN JULY 1943"

Regards,

 

[errains]

Great work all around Doc. S.!! The display look good so far. I'm sure your planning a figure or such at some point.

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Looks great Doc. I think it would look good just as you suggested, tall grass with pieces of the tank tossed about.

Mike

 

[Duke Maddog]

I like Saul's idea amd Mike's got some good sense as well. I'm also thinking along with Mike's idea maybe a shell hole or two in the ground for near misses. Just a crazy thought...