They didn't expect this - Marines at Peleliu

[BigGreg]

Richard the palette that you used is perfect the green of the uniforms are really spot on... and the USMC OD3 is also spot on... keep up the good work i really find the camo of the helmet very well executed.... in one word... The Marines are really great

[Steve Jones]

Great work on the figures. All at 1 35 as well. An eye strain nightmare! Cant wait to see them on the dio

[Guest]

I like the figures, fabric colours look spot on indeed.

[Guest]

Evening Richard! Well mister all i can say it is amazing! your figure faces are fabulous, wish I can ever do as half as good as yours ! Very well done sir ! I guess you getting closer to the finish line as well! Looking forward to the completed scene! All the best regards Danny

[rtfoe]

Thanks so much guys. Apologise for not replying earlier as I was busy putting the dio together and have pictures for you starting with the added barbed wire. The Japanese did have this fronting their bunkers making it harder for the Marines to sneak up to throw a satchel of explosives...

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Then the figures just before going for their Matt bath...shot is kind of blurry owing to the late night and sore eyes...

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Now the Marines are finally storming the beach...this is going to be picture heavy...

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I have captured as many angle but there is so much more possibilities...

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I didn't miss the coconuts...some are strewn on the ground.

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The figures still need some sand dusting and more green palm leaf strands for the groundwork.
There will be a surprise addition if I have time. This goes for the MALCOM competition in Penang this weekend.

Thanks for accompanying me on this build guys.

Cheers,
Richard

[BigGreg]

....... and my jaw just dropped.... FANTASTIC BUILD... the atmosphere that you put in it is spot on.... i can hear the noise of the battle as it was a WW2 reel documentary .... well done ... love it.... plus THE MARINES.... SEMPER FIDELIS...

[Andy Belsey]

WOW!! What a model! Very impressed.
Andy B

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
Superb. Great story telling, great composition and great modeling skills.
Jim

[papa 695]

That is some outstanding work Richard, all the best for the competition

[Guest]

Oh wow! I don't think I've ever seen so much movement in a diorama. Absolutely brilliant.

[spanner570]

Superb stuff Richard.
I've really enjoyed watching this come together.
Very well done.

Ron

[Guest]

Not one single flaw in this diorama, stunning composition, marvelous figures and vehicle.

[wotan]

Richard

A great model. Good luck in the competition.
John

[Jon Heptonstall]

Really good.The figures look great and interact very well.
Every thing works.
Jon.

[scottie3158]

Richard,
You have excelled yourself this is a great piece of the modellers art.