“Don´t turn your back to the enemy”  General Stenbock, battle of Helsingborg 1710
“Don´t turn your back to the enemy”  General Stenbock, battle of Helsingborg 1710
This scene, inspired by a famous painting, show general Stenbock leading his army of Swedish Karoliner troop into battle at Helsingborg in 1710. The battle was a decisive victory for the Swedes over the invading Danish troops.
Note the composition with the drummer boy, being the focal point of the scene with his yellow jacket looking up to his beloved general. Also note the flag, the raised muskets and swords, all creating a natural backdrop and helping to frame the scene.
A 54mm scratch built diorama from 2018. Or old sins! : )

I want to wish everyone a Merry and Peaceful Christmas!
Mike

  • Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"

    And another masterpiece of you i can eagerly give gold to. Bravo!

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you!!!

  • Philippe

    Amazing!

    • Mike Blank

      Thanks Phillippe!

  • Chris "D.Vader" SuhrePLUS

    Beautiful!

  • Marc MussatPLUS

    truly brilliant composition ! you have your own style of painting which is remarquable, and what can I say about the way you build up this dio ! fantastic set up, works so well as emotion comes through ( and it is all about emotion isn't it !)

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you my friend, and yes when doing dioramas and vignettes it is all about telling a story filled with emotions and drama!

  • Alex ✍

    Fantastic work Mike!

    • Mike Blank

      Tackar min vän!!!

  • Luis UgartePLUS

    Great job! Gold!

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you Luis!

  • Ken 'milmart' Farrar

    Amazing Diorama, stunning work. GOLD

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you Ken!!!

  • StephanPLUS

    you are a grand master

    • Mike Blank

      Thanks Stephan! Haha, I will never get used to titles... ! I am just Mike! : )

  • Mariano del Olmo

    Impressive diorama Mike, as always. Good to see your works are starring to pop up at p&p. Best, Mariano

  • Clive Jackson

    Superb Mike! Gold of course!

  • Angel C Villalba "KaspareK"

    Expectacular pieza!!!! Oro.

  • Steven ZuleskiPLUS

    Classic work, Mike!

  • Francesco ThauPLUS

    Gold!