D-Day 80th Anniversary Diorama | "Thank You, Old Friend"

D-Day 80th Anniversary Diorama | "Thank You, Old Friend" | 1/35 Scale Model

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Ай бұрын

In this video, we'll take a look at how I created this 1/35 scale diorama honoring the 80th Anniversary of D-Day: the Allied Landings in Normandy as part of Operation Overlord.
I'll take you through the process of how I made this scene, entitled "Thank you, Old Friend," as we recognize both the brave men who made it home and those who shall forever remain interred within the hallowed grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
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@sabiannuttall1116 Ай бұрын

I know its not what this is about, but I met a holocaust survivor once and theres just something about shaking hands with someone like that. me, a teenager, shaking hands with someone from just a significant period, the closest I'll ever get to seeing it with my own eyes. lest we forget

@decoeric Ай бұрын

Agreed, I worked in the produce department at a grocery store here in the Twin Cities in the early 90s and there was a gentlemen that would come in every Wednesday evening to shop and one summer day will I was stocking something he was standing next to me in a short sleeve shirt and I saw the numbers tattooed on his arm, he must of noticed that I was looking at them and I will never forget when he said, "It is OK to ask" So I did. He told me he was a survivor of Auschwitz. We talked that evening for about an hour. It was amazing, we became friends and I made sure that I was scheduled to work every Wednesday evening just so I could see him. Every Wednesday he would come in and we would chat for a long period of time, sometimes it would be about day to day happenings here in Twin Cities, but he was ALWAYS open and willing to help me understand his experiences during his time in Auschwitz. His stories were incredible, they were sad, horrific and hopeful. Lucky I kept in contact with him via letters after I left the store. I will never forget Erwin, he died in 2010.

@ninus17 Ай бұрын

I was in Normandy for the 80th anniversary and was fortunate enough to meet two American veterans. It was an incredibly special experience

@Subzero2151 Ай бұрын

My Granda voluntered in ww2, and was there on D - day and to the war's end, he was later injured by one of those v1 flying bombs, we are extremely proud, he passed away shortly after i was born in 1985. Beautiful tribute Hank !!

@stevenicholson8312 Ай бұрын

Thank you Hank for your tribute to all the fallen heroes that gave us our freedom. Thank god for them. At the going down of the sun, we will remember them. LEST WE FORGET.

@lavaudchristophe1006 Ай бұрын

merci pour tout ses gamins, car la plupart étais des gamins tombé dans un pays inconnue, pour des gens inconnue, on leurs doit un devoirs de mémoires éternel, pour leurs sacrifice , j ai visite ce cimetière il y a une dizaine d années et comment dire ca vous prend au tripes un truc de fou, un grand merci pour cette hommage de votre part par ce diorama.

@iensemann8297 Ай бұрын

Ein einmalig schönes Kunstwerk. 2 Figuren - 1000 Geschichten. Danke !

@mikepaz8385 Ай бұрын

Beautiful homage Hank!

@SpruesNBrews Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@danknispel4588 Ай бұрын

We had a D-Day memorial at the museum I volunteer at yesterday (as it is after midnight now) where I had the pleasure of meeting a 100 year old WW2 veteran. I could see him in your diorama, well done.

@texasford Ай бұрын

Thank you for remembering the fallen & the heroes who did nothing less than save the world

@whhsfordian Ай бұрын

This should be donated to a museum. Awesome.

@pepper624 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your homage❤

@aaronlevy5072 Ай бұрын

Very simple with a powerful meaning.

@mallninja3797 14 күн бұрын

The cemetery in Colville Sur Mer is absolutely beautiful. I still remember walking through when they lowered the flag at the end of the day and played taps. 🥹I am grateful for the sacrifices made by all of the allied forces and local citizens during those dark times. Thank you for honoring that with this diorama.

@hectorcavazos3913 Ай бұрын

Thank you for a awesome tribute to the greatest generation.

@Historical-mi8hd Ай бұрын

I'm a teen and when I saw the thumbnail on the community and this video it's hard to describe but I can kinda feel this. It shows and feels the theme of what's going on

@carlosf.figueroajr.297 Ай бұрын

What an amazing concept. Simple yet profound. Well done. I think it says more than much larger scale dioramas with men, barriers, boats, etc. It is a hallowed tribute that speaks volumes in such a simplistic presentation. 👏👏👏

@eclipsehorse8693 Ай бұрын

wow- wow- much respect and thanks for this project! Incredible what we can do to honor those who went before us for really next to nothing. Wonderful use of materials, positioning, and color!!

@TourneySteve Ай бұрын

Lovely tribute to the greatest generation Hank! I've been fortunate to have visited many of the sites and cemetaries around Normandy and the American cemetary & Memorial at Colleville-sur-mer is an incredible place and extremely thought provoking and really does bring a tear to the eyes knowing what all those incredible men did for us all!

@bele2.041 Ай бұрын

Hank, that's great. I appreciate your passion and this small project demonstrates it.

@terrywoodham8419 Ай бұрын

Wow this is great and very moving the cemetery at Omaha is a special place that always brings a tear to my eye these heros should never be forgotten .well done on this build amazing 👏.

@KGmodels Ай бұрын

Amazing work Hank,this is such a basic,yet the most powerful work I think you have made,and it just motivational to make sure that this never happens again,and Lets pay tribute to all those involved. Lest we forget.

@toweroftrollgaming Ай бұрын

This was a great tribute to our WW2 D-DAY veterans

@ada42klm Ай бұрын

Wow! Outstanding work my friend. Thank you for sharing your work with the modelling community. Your diorama is a powerful tribute to our fallen and living, heroes who so gallantly fought for our freedom decades ago. Kudos to you, my friend.

@SpruesNBrews Ай бұрын

Thank you very much - I really appreciate it 👍

@alisteraitken2149 Ай бұрын

Excellent work Hank. A very emotive and appropriate tribute. Well done.

@SpruesNBrews Ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@bobrivett7645 Ай бұрын

It looks great Hank. I never would have thought of it. Ive looked at photos of all those stones, and its still moving/emotional even though their photos. I cant imagine what it would be like to visit the cemetery in person. Thanks Hank

@Ernzt8 Ай бұрын

Beautiful tribute, thanks for sharing!

@modelermark172 Ай бұрын

Very well rendered. This scene is as moving as it is respectful. Thank you for building this and sharing it with us. 107th Like.

@decoeric Ай бұрын

stunning

@Chilly_Billy Ай бұрын

That's a powerful little diorama.

@JordanRudolph-pj5fk Ай бұрын

I think this is the best diorama I’ve seen you build

@lenny24445 Ай бұрын

Great job Hank!! This is an incredible tribute to some amazing folks!!

@michaelerwin2479 Ай бұрын

This came out great! Appreciate your work

@pathagge2719 Ай бұрын

Terrific idea for a tribute, Hank! This is a very inspirational and thought-provoking composition. Nicely done.

@harrymedina7470 Ай бұрын

Beautifully done thank you for Sharing ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

@scifi_dragon Ай бұрын

A beautiful concept, perfectly executed. A very fitting memorial in miniature.

@codycoyote6912 Ай бұрын

Well done!

@prc25grunt Ай бұрын

Excellent diorama to remember the ones who gave it all and the few who are still with us. They were the greatest generation. Having my grandfather being at at Pearl Harbor and meeting vets over the years thru doing WWII reenacting, they always say they did what they had to do. But they are truly heroes. Bless them all. Great job in honoring them.

@ReverendScaleModeler Ай бұрын

Awesome tribute Hank! I've been watching for some time and enjoy the videos. Great tips, work, and history lessons. Always learn something with each one.

@dan8402 Ай бұрын

@1:10 its ok Roger we know it wasn't your fault. You got distracted by a Squirrel! lol Just got my bottle of light rust, I got it in the Vallejo stain and rust set which is only slightly more expensive than the rust wash on it's own. This stuff is magic! On a side note, for those cosplayers out there we generally use plastidip spray on coating to seal the EVA foam prior to painting and weathering. In this case I think some diluted white glue would do the trick since it doesn't need to be flexible.

@aigaro9736 Ай бұрын

We'll meet again... Don't know where... Don't know when... But I know we'll meet again some sunny day...

@murphs-fk5pv Ай бұрын

Thank you Hank for remembering the heroes of D-Day. Lovely build

@raymondserafin9396 Ай бұрын

Another great job really like how you paint a deodorant like the base.I was enjoyed to watch your videos

@mikemcculloch7118 Ай бұрын

Nice job, love the tips on flesh tones. Just one detail is a bit jarring for me though, and that's the sleeve up, sleeve down on the veteran figure. Cheers.

@stevekearns6173 Ай бұрын

Nice man, respect!

@SpruesNBrews Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@marksimkiw-gd3ed Ай бұрын

Great diorama Hank

@alexandrostheocharis8439 Ай бұрын

marvelus !!!! bravo

@hardlyhogan4915 Ай бұрын

powerful

@GDstory2023 Ай бұрын

The story is good❤

@fabi3817 Ай бұрын

That's a beautiful Idea, thank you for sharing! Have you ever been to Normandy? If not, I highly recommend it :) I went there last year on June 6th and besides all the historic background it's also beautiful and peaceful. I don't know any other place in Europe where I feel so connected to history as in Normandy...