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Title: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Macruran on May 09, 2016, 02:06:09

While googling in pursuit of Tiermann's recent query regarding the Templeuve knight, I came across many great diorama photos. Here are just two: a Vietnam extravaganza and a recreation of the Battle of Bouvines:

http://www.playmodelisme.com/t6075-Saulieu-2014-Vietnam-Apocalyspe-Now-par-FamousPlaymo-et-Jpdu9eme.htm

http://playmojmisaeric.over-blog.com/article-bataille-de-bouvines-1214-117503639.html

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: tahra on May 09, 2016, 07:48:03

Wow, for the Vietnam one.. Reminded me of China Beach first.. then Rambo II...

The other one is very impressive too, the sheer numbers. And space (I am sooo jealous).

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Tiermann on May 09, 2016, 14:47:05

Yes I love  big dioramas like those that make me feel all sane and under control in comparison.   ;D

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: leefert on May 09, 2016, 21:36:04

Quote from: Tiermann on May 09, 2016, 14:47:05

Yes I love  big dioramas like those that make me feel all sane and under control in comparison.   ;D

My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!

To say I'm impressed would be an understatement on the Vietnam diorama

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Macruran on May 10, 2016, 02:59:07

I need to bring it to National Playmographic's attention.

If you want to see a MASSIVE dio...well I'll make a new thread. Blew my mind.

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Klickteryx on May 12, 2016, 04:36:29

I love the waterway in the first one.
I feel the second one should have more cows in it though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMbXvn2RNI

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: CptnKlickey on May 12, 2016, 13:32:21

So cool, thanks for sharing!  And agreed...my obsession is nothing compared to this!

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Macruran on May 12, 2016, 13:38:10

The French have much to teach us.

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: leefert on May 14, 2016, 03:25:38

Thanks to this, I've had the song "Paint it Black" stuck in my head for days now.

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Macruran on May 14, 2016, 03:33:50

 :rock:

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: cheng on May 14, 2016, 08:29:25

thanks for sharing! :)

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Basie10 on May 16, 2016, 08:22:13

hmmm - the medieval battle is impressive and on a huge scale.  A great triumph.  Bravo!

But the vietnam scene repels me a bit.  I dunno - feels a bit funny seeing the civilians in there as well.  War is hell! :(

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Birdie on May 17, 2016, 06:07:19

Quote from: Basie10 on May 16, 2016, 08:22:13

But the vietnam scene repels me a bit.  I dunno - feels a bit funny seeing the civilians in there as well.  War is hell! :(

Yeah that's what I thought too. It's beautifully made but the subject is horrible.

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Hadoque on May 18, 2016, 02:44:34

Quote from: Birdie on May 17, 2016, 06:07:19

the subject is horrible.

But sadly is an important part of Human History on planet Earth.

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Hadoque on May 18, 2016, 02:48:45

Quote from: Basie10 on May 16, 2016, 08:22:13

a bit funny seeing the civilians in there as well

"Nah, those are most probably just VC"  ;)  ::)

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Macruran on May 18, 2016, 04:45:39

I think it's testament to PM's versatility as a toy that it can be used to create dioramas of dark periods of history and also of fun circuses and zoos.

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: leefert on May 19, 2016, 18:32:30

Quote from: Macruran on May 18, 2016, 04:45:39

I think it's testament to PM's versatility as a toy that it can be used to create dioramas of dark periods of history and also of fun circuses and zoos.

The Middle Ages is a definite example of that fact. 

I love seeing all of the dioramas that people who have more availability, more creativity, and way more Playmobil than I do, can create.

Title: Re: Battle of Bouvines and Vietnam Apocalypse
Post by: Macruran on May 20, 2016, 00:54:57

Quote from: leefert on May 19, 2016, 18:32:30

The Middle Ages is a definite example of that fact. 

Or gladiators. I mean, if you think about the colosseum set for a minute, it's horrible!

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I love seeing all of the dioramas that people who have more availability, more creativity, and way more Playmobil than I do, can create.

Same here. I feel like a child wandering through a gathering of great geniuses.