louis Carabott Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 This is another Diorama 1/72 scale with a story to it.... When WWII was looming , The British Admiralty decided to create three recce squadrons namely 701, 711 and 713 squadrons and base them in Malta, which was a British colony and smack in the middle of the Mediterranean, which was a very important and strategic position . All aircraft Fairey IIIF's and Osprey seaplanes were all previously based on battleships mainly using catapult launchings from their main gun turrets . This Diorama depicts the inauguration of these squadrons by the rear Admiral of the fleet at that time in 1939. It features Royal Navy....Royal Marines and RAF personnel based in Malta..... with a detachment of Malta Police cavalry to escort the Rear Admiral to the Malta Governor after the ceremony .All figures were casted from different master figures in 1/72 scale. The Hangar is scratch built . There is also a Walrus and a Swordfish with floats accompanying the Rear Admiral All information was gathered from old photographs and The Royal Navy Archives . I tried to be faithful as can be plus a small dose of imagination. This project took nearly 3 years to complete and is now housed at The Malta Aircraft Museum 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Awesome diorama. Very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 That is some very beautiful, intricate work. At that scale it would have taken me three years just to complete a couple of the planes. The addition of the coal barges adds a nice touch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Another Masterpiece. The Marching Band is so KOOL. How many figures are on your diorama? Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Totally awesome diorama!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Amazing attention to details on every part of this diorama. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 All I can say is, WOW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 On 5/6/2024 at 3:23 PM, Jim B said: Awesome diorama. Very well done. Yes indeed!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Carabott Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 On 5/7/2024 at 4:06 PM, Mike 1017 said: Another Masterpiece. The Marching Band is so KOOL. How many figures are on your diorama? Mike Built it a while ago ....but I think it's a 100 plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I'm speechless. Such amazing work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Absolutely amazing ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted Sunday at 04:27 AM Share Posted Sunday at 04:27 AM Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord55 Posted Sunday at 04:18 PM Share Posted Sunday at 04:18 PM Truly Impressive! I assume the IIIF's are the Kora kit? Cheers, Gord 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Carabott Posted Monday at 07:00 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 07:00 AM 14 hours ago, Gord55 said: Truly Impressive! I assume the IIIF's are the Kora kit? Cheers, Gord Can';t remember now this was built in 1998 ...If I remember correctly they were vacform kits ...thanks for your kind comments Gordon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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