The Sands Of Omaha

[Panzer 3]

Hi Raymond,
I have seen this simple piognant sight in so many films and pictures
and thought nothing of it. But as you have captured it here it takes on a different meaning, it reflects a point in time that cannot and must not be repeated. Your artistic talant is outstanding.
Dave.

[Panzer 3]

Hi Raymond,
Hope you dont mind me asking, did the helmet come from an action figure, or did you make it ?.
dave.

[HJ-Collector]

nice one raymond you are very artistic mate

[drago1983]

Very beautiful, your idea to put some original sand is very artistic!!
When I went to Normandy I took sand to Omaha Beach too...

[Andrew]

that really is an amazing thing. very thought provoking. great job ironcross1

[jimpy]

RESULT!

Simple, effective, poignent and tells a story, everything a diorama should be.

Nice one mate.

[ironcross1]

Thank you to you all for your kind words and incouragement , i do realy apprecate it , if fellow collectors get injoyment and a sence of what i have tried to achive in the piece i am happy .
To my friends that asked about the materails used to make this piece , the helmet is a 1/6 Action Figure helmet , the base is Rimu a native timber here in New Zealand , the sand of course from the famous beach , i put a layer of clue on the base to the shape i wanted , then added the sand , i then sprayed the sand with a clear satin laque, this holds all the sand in place when it dries .I punched a hole threw the helmet with a punch to get the bullet hole then clued the helmet to the base . The sea is a resien , a to piece mix, you can purchase at most hobby shops , its a clear mix but i used a white water base paint to get the foaming look to the sea .
Many thanks again guys , cheers Raymond

[Steve T]

Blimey Raymond.....That is one lovely piece.

Truly moving.......

Steve T

[GasMasksUK]

A perfect example of simplicity having the greatest impact, very nice job

Thanks

Danny

[BGB]

Less is more WOW!!