I am doing a diorama as a visual representation of my English portfolio for school, I need a diorama idea that conveys the word “Power” “Leadership” or “valor” this diorama would preferable feature German armor, and all I could think of were a tank blowing thorugh a wall, any ideas?
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How about a tank leader either standing on his tank rallying his guys or maybe him receiveing an award? The award scenario would convey all three really. This guy has done something great, his men are watching with pride, and if the tank were damaged and the guys looking worse for wear but all there would be him leading them home. Subtlety is power refined. It’s the differance between a soldier and a sniper. I’ve always said the most dangerous thing I’ve ever seen is an old cat and her kitties. It seems cute until you see her flex her claws as she puts her leg between you and them and looks in your eyes. One wrong move and she is the last thing you’ll ever see. If you are interested in talking some ideas out with somebody, let me know.
Cassibill is probably more on the right track for leadership and valor but here is something I did to portray power,a very early but simple vig of a German Tank blowing through a stone wall. I have tried to locate the original photo to post here for you but over the years things get misplaced or stashed so good they become lost.I also think that the photo was staged for propaganda reasons.The stonewall was built pebble by pebble.
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How about a german tiger rolling over top of a knocked out T-34?
Allied troops fleeing from a Panther in the Battle of the Bulge as it runs down some trees?
A cobble stone street being ripped apart as a panzer moves down it?
A Russian anti-tank team making a futile attempt to knock out a Tiger with a weak anti-tank weapon?
Allied troops on the seacond floor of a house as a German tank charges through the lower floor knocking the house down on top of them?
Just a few, I hope they may inspire you.
Speaking of German Armour, I suggest that you could model a diorama featuring Michael Wittman and his tank. You could attach a short history of his remarkable achievement beside your diorama.
You can model Wittman talking to (or recieving appraisal from ) a high ranking office to bring out the “valor” meaning, kill markings on the gun barrel of his tank for “Power” and a few of his subordinate tank commanders standing behind him for “leadership”. Carefully choose the expression of the figures head will make the scene more meaningful. How does that sound?
Not sure if you’re into the Civil War or not but General Lee with his troops before Pickett’s Charge would be perfect.