I couldn´t resist adding one more medieval diorama, and I have done quite a few over the years... !
This 54mm scratch built diorama shows the last stand of the Templar knights at the battle of Hattin in 1187 where the kingdom of Jerusalem was lost to the victorious Saladin and his forces. Having read a lot about the crusades this is one moment that has stuck with me, the desperate last stand at this important battle...
I had a great time focusing on the different emotions, both in the figures body language as well as their facial expression.
From aggressive to fear, from pain to despair. This scene was done in 2017.
Now some of you guys might wonder why I keep adding these "oldies", well I thought that not all had seen these before so here we go! There is more to come and there will be new figures and vignettes as well.
eric wolfsPLUS
very dynamic vignette with great white painting ! Gold
Mike Blank
Thanks!!!
BranPLUS
What to say in front of so much talent ...
Mike Blank
Thank you Bran!!!
FrankyPLUS
This famous scenery is still impressive
Gold
Mike Blank
Thank you!!!
Renato
Beutiful use of lights and shadows you are and remain the must important inspiration for me!
Mike Blank
Thank you, I feel honored to hear that!
Ingvar_L3x
Dear Author!
This is one of the best Crusaders Diorama in the 1:32 scale that I’ve seen before. Definitely talented and бгср qualitative painting and figurine’s sculpting.
Additionally, I have a very simple request is to share more pictures from different angles…
Cheers.
Mike Blank
Thanks!!! I will add some more photos!
Vitaly Lapshin
Золото
Mike Blank
Thank you!!!
Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"
It is so rare when sculpring and painting talents are stick together. And you are that case. Gold from me.
Mike Blank
Thanks, and I really love to sculpt and paint equally!
Milosh Meehan
Please keep adding the “oldies”. I for one have only seen a few of your works. One of my best loved is “emperors new clothes” show that one.
Mike Blank
Many thanks, it is fun to see these oldies. (well, usually!) I will try to did up some more!
Fabio Ricci
beautiful scenario, congratulations
Mike Blank
Thank you!!!
WadePLUS
I remember discussing this project with you at my first Monte show :) Beautiful ^^
Mike Blank
Haha! You still remember! Thank you so much!!! Love the Monte Show!
Alfonso Giraldes_BansheePLUS
youre one of the biggest legends of all times. and its a honro to have u here., this piece.. is legendary
Mike Blank
Many,many thanks my friend. It feels really good to be here. I feel very honored and glad. I had been visiting this forum for some years and I though it was about time to join in here. And I could not be happier. What an excellent company there is here, so much talent and inspiration. And if I can contribute to give inspiration to other, well that is the highest award for me.
Marc MussatPLUS
another legendary diorama !
so nice to see some historical work as Editor’s !
Mike Blank
Thanks my friend, I feel very, very honored to be in the Editor´s !!!
Magnus FagerbergPLUS
Once again a fantastic achievement, super good!
Mike Blank
Tackar min vän! Thanks a million my friend!
Rhett “Saint Toad” Jenkins
The way the light draws your eye around the scene is sensational. Fantastic work.
Mike Blank
Thank you, I really love to play and compose with the light, especially with a monochrome scene like this!
Jero Miniatures
Legendary. Soooo much to learn from you and your art.
Great to have you here Mike. Kudos for You.
Mike Blank
And it is great to be here, thank you so much!
scott a shalterPLUS
Wow! Very dramatic! Gold! Keep them coming!
Mike Blank
And I will! Now that is a promise and a threat!! Thanks!!!
PhilippePLUS
Gold!
Mike Blank
Thank you Philippe!!!
Stefano LancioniPLUS
GOLD! for one of my favourite artists
Mike Blank
Many thanks, I am honored!!!
Evgeny Golubev
Very dynamic , great job, gold!
Mike Blank
Thanks!!!
Gabriele LeniPLUS
A truly masterpiece
Mike Blank
Thanks Gabriele!!!
Alex ✍
Beautiful work Mike!
Mike Blank
Thank so much Alex!!!
WojciechBober72
Złoto
Mike Blank
Thanks!!!
RickB
Remarkably well done and a very moving vignette.
Mike Blank
Thank you so much, I try to convey an emotion and a feel when I compose and sculpt these vignettes and dioramas.
RickB
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John Delamere
So dynamic and amazing!
Mike Blank
Thanks John!!!
David KuehnPLUS
Mike! What a great pleasure to see you presenting your fantastic work here. It has been too long. Can’t wait to see more of your art, here on P&P - and please add a few more pics! Best from sunny Germany!
Mike Blank
Dear David. Many thanks for your kind words!!! I feel very welcomed here indeed! And there will be more projects to come… stay tuned!
All the best from sunny Stockholm!
Poliakov_Andrii
GOLD!!!
Mike Blank
Thanks!!!
Steve Jourdain
Un classique !!!! Or !!!!
Mike Blank
Merci mon ami!!!
luigigraffi
A great Masterpiece!!!! GOLD!!!!
Jero Miniatures
Masterpiece. There’s so much to learn from your art Mike. Thanks for sharing it here.
Huuuuge Fan Sir.
Gold.
Mike Blank
And thank you!!!
Jim JacksonPLUS
Love the contrast ... the white is fantastic!