StuG.III Ausf.G - Diorama of the day

by Kasper Fischer

This StuG diorama is the last one, I will show from the Winter Wars contest. It didn't make the top three but it's really my favourite. I really like the machine gun crew. Their position, the paint-job and everything. Actually I think the StuG is kinda overkill and the diorama would have been better only using the MG crew and a smaller base. But that's just my opinion...

If you wish to see more pictures of the beautiful piece of work, please click this link.

Lost - Diorama of the Day

by Kasper Fischer

I have shown the 3rd and 2nd place in the 'Winter Wars' contest at afv-news.com and today it's time for the winner. It's a piece of real inspiring work with a lot of details all over the place.

The diorama is named, 'Lost - Ardennes December 1944' and was created Robert Crombeecke. 


Robert also took part in the previous 'Desert Wars' competition at afv-news with his astonishing 'Souvenir Hunter' and came in second.

If you wish to see more pictures of this diorama, please press this link.

Wings of Ice - Diorama of the Day

by Kasper Fischer

Yesterday I showed the bronze star so naturally I will show the 2nd Placement today.

This interesting piece is made by Antonio Giuliano and is called 'Wings of Ice'. The diorama is in 1/35th scale and features a M24 Chaffee (Italeri), a 1/32 Ju 87B / R “Stuka” (21st Century Toys) and figures from Tamiya.

Wanna see more pictures? Visit www.afv-news.com

Breakfast in Hungry 1945 - Diorama of the Day

by Kasper Fischer

This is not the first time I report about the 'Winter Wars' contest at afv-news.com but the show is over now and the winners have been revealed. Over the next four days I will show you the three winners and one runner-up. I'm want to show the runner up because it was my favorite and it didn't even make top three.

This interesting diorama came in 3rd. and is made by Patricio Mardones. It depicts the build-up of German forces in the days before the battle for Balaton lakes early in 1945.

If you wish to see more photos, click this link.

Winter Wars Contest www.afv-news.com

by Kasper Fischer

I made a short comment about the running winter war contest at afv-news.com about a month ago but I have almost forgot to follow up on it. The contests at AFV News are always good for some master builds. Both armor and dioramas. I thought it was about time to check in and see what this edition has to offer. Here are a few picks from yours truly. The competition is still open until June 30th so if you have a model that fits the winter war theme, you should really think about entering it.

Here's Your Chance To Get Published

AFV-News.com , Mini Art and Scale Military Modeller are proud to invite you to partecipate at  "The art of war Contest –Part III "!

Scale Military Modeller

"The art of war Contest"  is an online
scale model competition with  subjects being submitted using digital
photos on the AFV-News.com contest forum section.

The submission starts today (01/04/2011 ) and it will end on the 30/06/2011, jury results will be unveiled during the month of  July 2011.  A selection of the best  models will be published in Scale Military Modeller magazine!. In this case you have to supply high resolution photos. 

None the less our generous sponsors, Scale Military Modeller  & Mini Art are issuing prizes for the first three positions.

When:

Submission Start Date : 01 April 2011

Submission Dead Line : 30 June 2011

Jury results : During the month of July 2011

Rules:

Model category : AFV models or generic ground military vehicles  (trucks, sidecars, staff cars..)

Scale : Most common scales:  1/35, 1/72 and 1/48

Number of entries per person : Three at most.

Author : Submitter must be the author  of the entry or co-author. If
there are two or more authors you must  declare  this on the submitted
documentation.

Period : Any. Modern, World War I, World War II.

Theater of war : Typical operation theaters which have the coldest weather features:  snow, ice, rain…

Main Characteristics:

1 – Models can make use of add-ons, detail sets or scratchbuilt
parts.  Documented scratchbuilt parts will get extra rating points;

2 – Models can be modified  to correct manufacturer errors or to
obtain a different version. Documented modifications will get extra
rating points;

3 – Models can be placed on a simple base or a diorama. Extra points assigned.

4 – Models can be equipped with figure or a complete crew. Extra points assigned.

5 – Special extra points are given to historical documentation,
modelling notes,  step-by-step photos and work in progress descriptions
submitted.

6 – As the only media accepted are digital photos extra rating point
are given to the quality of photography to give emphasis to the
subject.   Otherwise digitally photo retouched entries will be
discarded.

7 – Forbidden models:  Models that have been previously published in magazines.

How to submit:

1 –  You have to be a subscriber to the AFV News Forum;

2 – Post your entry in the CONTEST gallery section.

3 – As Topic name use the title of your art-work or name of the vehicle.

4- Submit at least 3 photos of your entry in any common photo format
and with a minimum resolution of 800x600. Remember to reserve High-Res
photos for a possible publishing on  Scale Military Modeller.

5 – Include a description of your work. The longer the better;

Prizes:

1^st – One 1/35 Mini Art Tank, one year subscription to Scale Military Modeller and Armour Data Book #1 – ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’.

2^nd – One 1/35 Mini Art Figrure set, Armour Data Book #1 ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’ & 6 months subscription to Scale Military Modeller

3^rd – Armour Data Book #1 ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’. and Revell 1/35 kit.

Publishing in Scale Military Modeller :

A selection of the best  models will be published in Scale Military Modeller