An Ambush of Tiger Cubs

[JR]

Where is the armour gone ? Can't see anything now .:flushed:
Dzhon

[minitnkr]

I agree Simon. These were not temporary structures. It was my understanding these were semi-permanent and set up using varying types of construction from simple open earthworks to tunnels in road cuts, for vehicle parks, munitions, rations & sundries' dumps. These were along pre-planned routes almost always near intersections. There is quite an archeological study of these in France & Germany where they are most commonly in forested areas. The one I depict is taking advantage of the topography to allow a larger convoy to lager up awaiting darkness for travel w/o interdiction by Allied fighterbombers. I'll attempt to relocate the study I've referred to. PaulE

[PJR]

Great idea I wonder if this is what Bayerlein did in June '44 when he kept his tracks away from the front? Again, can't get enough 250s..

[SimonT]

:thumb2:

[minitnkr]

Finished product. Not as I'd hoped, but good enough for proof-of-concept. Ground view.
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Below treetops' view.
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300' view.
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PaulE

[Mini Me]

Paul, it turned out well I really like the ground level view. :thumb2:

[PJR]

The grenadier scratching his head in your 250/8 can't believe he made into cover before the Typhoons came

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen, PaulE

[minitnkr]

Simon, the map I referenced earlier.
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Just an inspiration. Thought the area just north of Menil-Brout resembled my quarry somewhat. PaulE

[Steve Jones]

The ground level shot is the money shot. It was a shame to cover up all the vehicles but had to be done to create the first class scene. Great work Paul

[scottie3158]

Paul,
That looks good to me.

[minitnkr]

Thanks Gents. PaulE

[Guest]

Hi Paul, very nice group of 250's. Out of interest where is the map from? I googled the area and it is near Alencon, "south" of Normandy and on the route the Americans took after the Cobra break out afrom Normandy.

DIRK

[minitnkr]

Thanks Dirk, it's from an archeological project taking place in France & Germany. I came upon it while searching for information on WWII German supply dumps & vehicle shelters/parks & the big vehicle park by the massif caught my attention. PaulE

[Fernando N]

Pretty neat looking camo net Paul:thumb2::thumb2:, the top shot really shows its effectiveness.