This scratch built 54mm diorama shows the the last struggle, the desperate fight of Grand master Ulrich Von Jungingen at the battle of Tannenberg, fought in July 1410.
As always, I love to compose a diorama like this with a very tight composition, including the colors as well to compose. A scene like this, or any vignette or diorama, should make use of all the figures, components and colors to tell the story.
I do aim to make these scenes to appear like a 3 D battle painting, trying to use the same approach as the old masters did when the created their magic on canvas!
Hopefully I will get there someday!

Mike

  • Eduardo Garcia Lope

    ... a piece of art. Awesome work.

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you my friend!

  • Chris "D.Vader" SuhrePLUS

    Phenomenal

  • OrigalumPLUS

    Epic work! So much efforts! Great

    • Mike Blank

      Thank! And yes, it does require some planning and work... ! But I love it!

  • Erik Gideonse

    Brilliant dio! Full of character!

  • Dirk R.

    Looks brilliant !

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you Dirk!!!

  • RUSTO art and craft show Fabrizio Russo

    Great to see you! Obviously Gold and editor to me

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you so much! I feel very honored indeed!

  • Sam1991

    Just breathtaking … the Teutonic allies seem like they are being shaded by a grey cloud so that the red of the Poles and White of Ulrich von Jungingen stands out and draws the viewers eyes to the rear. Impressive. GOLD.

    • Mike Blank

      Thanks my friend! And a very good observation indeed, it is all part of the composition, from sculpting to the painting!

  • Steven ZuleskiPLUS

    Well, I'd say you've accomplished that goal hands down, Mike. Superb, as always!

  • Magnus FagerbergPLUS

    Fantastic my friend, fantastic!

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you my dear friend!

  • Holger SchwarzPLUS

    Das ist eine absolut packende und sehr realistisch wirkende Szenerie Mike ! Ich habe Achtung vor Deiner Schaffenskraft . Herzliche Grüße Holger

  • Theodoros Giannakopoulos

    The well known amazing style of drama presentor Mike Blank. Gold+

    • Mike Blank

      Efkaristo my friend!

  • Andrea70

    Impressive... Gold!

  • Roman LappatPLUS

    Awesome composition. Great dynamics and interactions. Amazing work! I only miss more photo angles and close ups of the interaction and at least a bit of blood on the ground. A historical battle in this size could fast look like a slaughterhouse. Without the mess, the blood, the muddy soil from blood, poop, sweat and fear it feels a little bit like they are on a theater stage. I hope you do not mind the feedback! I love it still! Great work!

    • Mike Blank

      Dear Friend! Many thanks for your kind words and input. And I agree! With this scene it became more of a stage setting/movie poster/classical canvas battle painting than perhaps the reality of a bloody medieval battle. Good observation indeed. In the past I have created so many scenes with this gritty reality, which I enjoy doing, but with this one I focused more on the composition of the horses, men and the colors. Will try to post some more photos! Once again, thanks Roman!

    • Roman LappatPLUS

      Thank you very much for this good explanation. I see and understand now. Many thanks for taking the time to reply back and writing a very informative comment. Usually very rare here! Thanks, Mike.

  • Patrik HurtigPLUS

    You are the champion my friend!

    • Mike Blank

      Thanks my friend!

  • Aksel ”Axefacepaints” Olsson

    Wonderful work Micke! Bravo!

  • Aksel ”Axefacepaints” Olsson

    Wonderful work Micke! Bravo!

  • Francesco ThauPLUS

    Gold!

  • eric wolfsPLUS

    woaw ! Gold

  • Fernando Fuentes @moonstaminis

    Epic!! Gold!

  • Marc MussatPLUS

    Stunning ! The whole diorama accomplishes its aim ; emotion ! Gold and editor's from me

    • Mike Blank

      Merci beacoup mon ami!

  • Sven Jonsson, "Avelorn"

    Fantastisk! :D

  • Huby

    really nice

  • Clive Jackson

    Superb sculpting, composition and use of light and shade, Mike! Gold of course!

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you so much Clive! Yes, I love to play with the composition, light and shade to make it work together.

  • Mariano del Olmo

    Mike, as always, beautiful diorama. Great setting, painting and movement. The atmosphere is awesome as well. Hope you can upload more pictures of this one. Best, Mariano

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you! I will try to upload more photos!

  • Gus

    Espectacular trabajo y esfuerzo.Como dices se ve como un lienzo.Oro!

    • Mike Blank

      Many thanks for those kind words!

  • Franco SolimanoPLUS

    A beautiful composition, I'm sure the old masters are proud!

    • Mike Blank

      Let´s hope so! Many thanks!!!

  • Fabien DOUGNIER

    Wonderful work !

    • Mike Blank

      Thank you so much!

  • KostasG

    Great. Gold.

  • Sergey Popovichenko

    There are no words for this work to describe my delight! Great immersion in emotions! Battle painting! Total war!