France 1940 - 1/35 WW2 Diorama

A video showing how I built my France 1940 diorama which is based around various figures from Dynamo Models. Many thanks to Sylvain at Dynamo Models for sending me his figures with no obligation to use them in a video other than if I wished to......you can check out Dynamo Models here - www.dynamo-models.com
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1/35 FCM36 from ICM
Paints used for diorama;
Tamiya & Craft shop Acrylic Paints
Paints used for figures:
AK 3rd Gen Paint Sets - sets include shadow and highlight colours for mixing intermediate shades
Flesh and Skin - AK11621
Leather and Buckles - AK11620
WWII French uniform Colors AK11633
Vallejo Model Color and Vallejo Panzer Aces
Building material - 10mm XPS Insulation Foam
Gates and Hip Tiles - 3D printed using Anycubic Photon and Wash & Cure
Tree branches, bushes and climbing plants from Diorama Presepe www.dioramapresepe.com/en/
Additional leaves from Noch
Static Grass and Applicator from WWS
Airbrush - H&S Infinity CR Plus (0.15mm Needle)
Brushes
Artis Opus - Series D
Rosemary & Co - Size 0 and 00
Please note that cameras and processing software may not accurately reproduce the colours of the paint. This may also apply to your viewing screen.
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  • @alanmoffat4454
    @alanmoffat4454 Жыл бұрын

    EVERYTHING IN PERFECTION THIS IS A NO HOLD BAR ONE OF THE VERY BEST DIORAMAS , JUST NO CAT .

  • @dougfarrell208
    @dougfarrell2086 ай бұрын

    The house is incredible. Fantastic work.

  • @dave499
    @dave499 Жыл бұрын

    Looks fantastic! Great work!

  • @nazgul1779
    @nazgul17795 ай бұрын

    Hello Ian, i am a big fan from Holland. You inspired me during my sickness to pick up modelling again. From you i learned to work with the XPS foam. Thanks for that ! Keep us eager to learn more…. 😃

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    5 ай бұрын

    Cool.......Thanks for watching👍

  • @mathiaskerwin1541
    @mathiaskerwin1541 Жыл бұрын

    Ich folge deinem Kanal schon längeren und freu mich immer wenn neue Dioramen von dir rauskommen. Deine Dioramen und Modelle sind einsame spitze.

  • @PatriotPopps77
    @PatriotPopps772 ай бұрын

    Sir, Your eye for detail in the weathering on the doors and windows is simply phenomenal..they looked so real! I love watching your builds..

  • @sleazen8305
    @sleazen8305 Жыл бұрын

    This one is insane ! I love all your dioramas

  • @chrisclifford4529
    @chrisclifford4529 Жыл бұрын

    Really wonderful. Well done.

  • @msee383
    @msee383 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent diorama-well done, learnt a lot, thank you.

  • @Chaos-lb9hi
    @Chaos-lb9hi11 ай бұрын

    I am in awe. Well done & executed

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 Жыл бұрын

    Very very nice job on that diorama. Love all the details you put in it.

  • @charlesgreco6964
    @charlesgreco6964 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. Looks so real. Thanks

  • @joshuashikles9095
    @joshuashikles9095 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely AWESOME 👍

  • @Mymodellingworld
    @Mymodellingworld Жыл бұрын

    Stunning work Ian.

  • @mattockmodels
    @mattockmodels Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing! The building came out awesome. Great job!

  • @dave_jackson3043
    @dave_jackson3043 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely outstanding, first class.

  • @TK-ng9lj
    @TK-ng9lj Жыл бұрын

    awesome job as always. learning alot from your videos. keep em coming!

  • @teutonicnordwind1243
    @teutonicnordwind1243 Жыл бұрын

    This is really excellent. You never disappoint with your creations.

  • @WargamingHistory
    @WargamingHistory Жыл бұрын

    Super inspirational build!

  • @steeliron8246
    @steeliron8246 Жыл бұрын

    What a great job, the house looks just amazing! The overall end result is top notch. Beautiful diorama - perfect

  • @berrypainter
    @berrypainter Жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always and strong in every aspect, particularly the buildings, bridges, etc....:)

  • @nickbutler7935
    @nickbutler7935 Жыл бұрын

    As always, a great pleasure to watch.

  • @biberhunter_scale_models
    @biberhunter_scale_models Жыл бұрын

    Really love it, the setting in France, how you build it, how it come out, great work 👍🙌

  • @jamesdarby5462
    @jamesdarby5462Ай бұрын

    Outstanding work!

  • @ModelNerd
    @ModelNerd Жыл бұрын

    Lovely job - really outstanding final result!

  • @bruhnegus
    @bruhnegus Жыл бұрын

    Some of the pictures at the end are just outstanding, if they were in black and white they would look like actual historical photos! Nice job as always 💪

  • @kathybaker9336
    @kathybaker9336 Жыл бұрын

    You are extremely talented ... Beautiful work!

  • @ho-2036
    @ho-2036 Жыл бұрын

    I always find your work inspirational. It motivates me to continue trying harder. Thank you!

  • @wheezypalacemodels7726
    @wheezypalacemodels7726 Жыл бұрын

    I am truly mesmerised every time I watch one of you’re videos. Top notch modelling 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @tpbbuzzelli1327
    @tpbbuzzelli1327 Жыл бұрын

    Very nicely designed .

  • @mmarquezmm4476
    @mmarquezmm44762 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

  • @joramamodellbau3987
    @joramamodellbau3987 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice video for a masterly work. The house already is great on its own. Terrain representation as well as then the French tank and the figures. Outstanding, Ian. The exhibitions call for such dioramas. Greetings, Joachim

  • @dioramadevil
    @dioramadevil Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic building and overall look.

  • @jeanloos8509
    @jeanloos8509 Жыл бұрын

    Very good job,excellent,perfect 👍

  • @themagnificentmackrel6505
    @themagnificentmackrel6505 Жыл бұрын

    great diorama with Excellent figures and tank.

  • @scottroberts7875
    @scottroberts7875 Жыл бұрын

    Hi ,this surely ranks amongst your best work to date. having commented on all but of few of your works of recent couple of years, i am once more rendered almost speechless. your continuous improvement is beyond all but a few. Realism on the close ups is extraordinary and the poise of individuals lends movement and character. Thank you Ian, for a most entertaining 1 hour +. ATVB2U as always. Scott Somerset

  • @paintingpanzers
    @paintingpanzers Жыл бұрын

    WOW, exceptional work! You've absolutely nailed this diorama. I'm new to the channel but I'll definitely be sticking around.

  • @ada42klm
    @ada42klm Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! You pulled off a beauty my friend. The building with all the details, the spray-painting, the sidewalk and the roof absolutely great. Then you go and make a miniature tree from a momma tree. Very clever. Your tank is great. The colors you chose, and the camouflage is beautiful. The figures are awesome and so is the site. I learned a lot of things watching your work and how you went about it. Thank you for sharing. Kudos to you.

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it👍

  • @jacobmckenna8282
    @jacobmckenna8282 Жыл бұрын

    You are awesome I am a big big fan

  • @centurionbandofbrothers2842
    @centurionbandofbrothers2842 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible! Bravo from France ! Great Job

  • @ScaleModelCraft
    @ScaleModelCraft Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video CW!!! Its been a frantic week and tomorrow I get to work on my stuff, and this video got me in the perfect mindset to do it!! Watching you do the door and windows and all the wood work reminded me of how much I can just relax and enjoy it, instead of hurriedly thinking of all the things I wanted to get done this weekend. Thank You. Take Care, Bill

  • @baklei7100
    @baklei7100 Жыл бұрын

    Bien joué ! c'est magnifique !

  • @garyjames1346
    @garyjames1346 Жыл бұрын

    I love your work and I could watch you for hours because you entertain me with your skill. You are on another level my friend so please, please carry on, many thanks for sharing 👍

  • @Toni_G_Castroviejo
    @Toni_G_Castroviejo Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding work, my friend! Love the house work! Cheers, mate ! :)

  • @allanatwick1606
    @allanatwick1606 Жыл бұрын

    Can't believe I missed this 4 weeks ago!!! Definitely a great surprise when I found it, absolutely superb my friend 👍 The printed doors, windows with made to measure shutters, guttering and downpipes turn an otherwise ordinary front to something that really POPS

  • @christianrudolph1138
    @christianrudolph1138 Жыл бұрын

    Exelent and perfect Work Modelfriend.. The Figures und the Horse⭐⭐⭐⭐🍺💪

  • @markburgess4528
    @markburgess4528 Жыл бұрын

    Saw this pop up in my subs the other day. Saved it for the weekend, now enjoying it on a wet Sunday evening with a nice large glass of red wine. Sure it will be another outstanding diorama. Thanks for making these inspiring videos. Edit: My fav is still a Bridge not so far. Loved the use of the resin printer in that.

  • @scalestuff1066
    @scalestuff1066 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work I like how it all comes together in the end and 3 or 4 videos tie up with a diorama as the finish keep up the good work

  • @lovetolay
    @lovetolay3 ай бұрын

    Amazing work

  • @elimhousesteve
    @elimhousesteve Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful work 11 out of ten 👍

  • @joseluisbianchi307
    @joseluisbianchi307 Жыл бұрын

    Ya no se que decir....espectacular,perfecto,maravilloso.....aplaudo de pie.....felicitaciones!!!!!!

  • @bastelbude4100
    @bastelbude4100 Жыл бұрын

    Moin🤘🏻 As my mate de Tilo says. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Simply awesome. I love your house building and diorama making. Simply mega. Greetings from the Bastel 🤘🏻Bude

  • @davegiles2344
    @davegiles2344 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 👏

  • @baer1204
    @baer1204 Жыл бұрын

    KlASSE TOP !!!!!! 👍👍👍seher schönes Gebäude Tolles dioram 👍👍👍👍

  • @pierrickguerin6706
    @pierrickguerin6706 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo pour cette campagne de France 1940 !! j'adore vos dioramas et suis régulièrement sur cw modelling pour apprendre et me perfectionner ! encore Merci

  • @jonelson1983
    @jonelson1983 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work.....and what a nice change to see someone, finally, make a WW2 diorama that doesn't feature the Germans! The building is superb.

  • @seegurke93
    @seegurke93 Жыл бұрын

    Finally there it is :) I will watch with big eyes. Too sad the XPS is always sold out...

  • @markabraham8529
    @markabraham8529 Жыл бұрын

    Your dioramas are always excellent, but I have to say in my opinion you’re buildings are the best I have ever seen from scratch !! Thanks for another great video aswel 👍🏻👋🏻👋🏻

  • @MikeUSA67

    @MikeUSA67

    Жыл бұрын

    Same sentiment here too!!!

  • @mjorgeron8498
    @mjorgeron8498 Жыл бұрын

    As always an excellent vid and teaching tool. Your work continues to intrigue and improve. Attention to detail and skill are off the chart mate. Your friend Mick from down under

  • @scalemodelresearch
    @scalemodelresearch Жыл бұрын

    Wow 👍 so realistic! I wish I could make a diorama like that 🙌Congratulations on the completion!

  • @SAS672
    @SAS672 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! many great tips to use.............the aquarium sand and gravel is a touch of genius, just ordered some from a local supplier and saved a fortune compaired to buying the modellers stuff. And I have enough to last me a lifetime now. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MikeUSA67

    @MikeUSA67

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know for sure but sand for bird cages may be even cheaper - I recently bought 2 pounds for $1.50.

  • @SAS672

    @SAS672

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MikeUSA67 I'm in Sweden and I got a 10kg bag of fine sand for the equivalent of $10 a bag, good tip though with bird cage sabd

  • @carolinawoodsman9494
    @carolinawoodsman9494 Жыл бұрын

    Another great work. I may try the building after seeing how easy you make it look. LOL

  • @uufflakke07
    @uufflakke07 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent detail the worn doorstep. As if many people crossed it over the years. These details make the diorama so lifelike.

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.....it makes it worthwhile when people notice things like that but its also good when people don't as it means things look right 👍

  • @tilomommert8212
    @tilomommert8212 Жыл бұрын

    Very great job Ian. It's always a pleasure to see your work and see how it is made. Thank you for 62 minutes of high-end model building 🤩🤩🤩🤩👌👌👌👌

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tilo, glad you enjoyed👍

  • @user-ou5jk3dm5e
    @user-ou5jk3dm5e29 күн бұрын

    It's perfect!

  • @michaela3274
    @michaela3274 Жыл бұрын

    Another masterpiece

  • @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno
    @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno Жыл бұрын

    Very good job!

  • @Hauggyful
    @Hauggyful8 ай бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @sallyannhaycock
    @sallyannhaycock Жыл бұрын

    What the fox !!!! Omfg that is amazing I love the house your an absolute legend Ian Soooooo good 🥰🥰🥰

  • @EagleOneM1953
    @EagleOneM1953 Жыл бұрын

    Great job, enjoyed the build of the house. I would have added some ivy and foliage to the building for extra effect... I think it would look nice.... I think I made my comment too soon...should have waited until it was over.... but I was right... looks so much more realistic. Thanks for the tip on the figures, need to check out Dynamo Models to see what they have for the Normandy ruin I am planning myself....

  • @guilhemdussel612
    @guilhemdussel612 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfull !!!

  • @sdkfz6790
    @sdkfz6790 Жыл бұрын

    Her zamanki gibi harika bir çalışma , teşekkür ederim ...

  • @artlina5000
    @artlina5000 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!!

  • @108920
    @108920 Жыл бұрын

    Superbe..!! Merci pour ce petit coin de France..

  • @antonioromanoneto7054
    @antonioromanoneto7054 Жыл бұрын

    Lindissimo trabalho! Obra de arte.

  • @Zaaxun
    @Zaaxun Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @MikeUSA67
    @MikeUSA67 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ian. You knocked it out of the park with this one... again! You should give classes and teach the art of diorama building. Come to think of it... ...how do you feel about me coming to England as a live-in apprentice???😁

  • @brunopellerin7524
    @brunopellerin7524 Жыл бұрын

    splendide, !!

  • @jyvesguillemot
    @jyvesguillemot Жыл бұрын

    hi Ian !one of your best dio; master class , grade AAA as always ! love your work ! all the best jy

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks JY👍

  • @dogforeyals
    @dogforeyals Жыл бұрын

    Fantasic!!!

  • @hankpikuni7024
    @hankpikuni70248 ай бұрын

    Would watch a forged in fire type show about making dioramas.

  • @tefnut4441
    @tefnut4441 Жыл бұрын

    very good!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @martynmcnulty782
    @martynmcnulty7828 ай бұрын

    AMAZING 😄

  • @giuseppedecclesia3605
    @giuseppedecclesia36058 ай бұрын

    YOU ARE A REAL ARTIST

  • @MrFrackme123
    @MrFrackme123 Жыл бұрын

    " EXCEPTIONNEL!!! "

  • @cedricbourable9166
    @cedricbourable91663 ай бұрын

    Bonjour merci pour l'information . bonne continuation .

  • @renaudpoziere7733
    @renaudpoziere7733 Жыл бұрын

    Superbe !!!🤗👌👍✌️🙂😉

  • @federicofreiria3450
    @federicofreiria345010 ай бұрын

    Regards from Argentina!

  • @huwtindall7096
    @huwtindall7096 Жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @mattdoriano8361
    @mattdoriano8361 Жыл бұрын

    WOAWWW

  • @danderson5084
    @danderson5084 Жыл бұрын

    Whenever I see something like this, I'm always inspired to never try anything like that myself as mine would look terrible...

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    All I'd say is keep practicing.....thats all I do👍

  • @computerbugie

    @computerbugie

    Жыл бұрын

    @D Anderson Keep in mind, these are professionals. Just get started!, practice makes perfect. Patience and perseverance will get you far. 😉👍

  • @patricefauvette1651
    @patricefauvette1651 Жыл бұрын

    Il y en a qui sont doués, bordel de merde ! 😯👍 Moi qui me suis fabriqué une jolie crèche de Noël l'an dernier, en polystyrène expansé pour matériau de base, mais sans le FCM 36 (char léger français datant de 1936) pour garder les moutons, je suis estomaqué par ce que d'autres font avec leurs doigts de fées. Bravo, c'est magnifique ! 👏🤗

  • @andyparry4941
    @andyparry4941 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work my friend. A really enjoyable video too. One small criticism, if I may? There are no foot or hoof prints. Also, the soldiers boots are too clean for that road surface. Please don't think I am being nasty - far from it!! Keep modelling, and stay well. Kindest regards Andy

  • @vincenttrempe8951
    @vincenttrempe8951 Жыл бұрын

    Superbe travail, pour un réalisme époustouflant (sauf pour les volets, qui sont malheureusement à l'envers). Bravo

  • @penchant4
    @penchant45 ай бұрын

    Some incredible, detailed, and lifelike work. Do the French doors typically not have handles on the outside? The thumbnail photo and description drew me in; but when looking at the length of the video, I thought that there was no way I would watch it all. Then, it just mesmerized me. Your work is excellent! How long did it take to create this piece? Thank you for sharing.

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed watching......sometimes you forget small things like door handles😉.....I think this took around 6 weeks working mostly at weekends 👍

  • @penchant4

    @penchant4

    5 ай бұрын

    @@CWModelling It is still exquisite, perhaps even more so. Truly museum quality work.

  • @frankgrimace7913
    @frankgrimace7913 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect job, you're very skilled! but if I had to make any constructive critical point of any detail, it would be that the diagonal supports on shutters, gates, doors etc, should point from the outside edge and go down toward the hinge side.

  • @lightanddark2673
    @lightanddark2673 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent, informative and entertaining video showcasing your undoubted talent Ian. What do you do with your finished dioramas?

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.....I have them on display at home👍

  • @ldblru
    @ldblru2 ай бұрын

    It's just amazing! You are a wizard! How much money is your diorama worth?

  • @franckb473
    @franckb473 Жыл бұрын

    Super vidéo ! Quelle est la marque de votre support en mousse ?

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks....no brand, its just XPS foam sheets bought from Ebay👍

  • @franckb473

    @franckb473

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse ! Continuez à proposer des beaux sujets historiques comme vous le faites !😇🙏

  • @aleventb
    @aleventb Жыл бұрын

    Great job, I can only imagine to make such a fantastic scenery. I am wondering the thickness of copper board you used for gutter.

  • @CWModelling

    @CWModelling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.......I'm not sure of the exact thickness but its something like 0.1mm👍

  • @aleventb

    @aleventb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CWModelling Thank you very much.