32nd Scale Nissen hut (Scratch build)

[FME erk]

Been asked to show my large scale Nissen hut that will serve as a backdrop for my up-coming Lancaster diorama . . .

A simple 6" plastic pipe cut to the appropriate size, some embossed timber on plasti-card and some square micro-strip.

Hopefully the photos are self-explanatory

 

and the finished result

rgds

Ian

[Kaireckstadt]

That looks stunning Ian. Didn’t know so far that these huts were called Nissen-Huts (Name of the invented?)!

Nice touch with the figure in front and the smoke on the chimney! 

How many square-feet will your diorama have and how many Lancs will you put on it? 

[FME erk]

The Nissen hut was designed by a South African engineer from his mining days, Col. Nissen, prior to WWI

The size that I shall base my diorama on will be on an 8ft x 4ft board and it will only hold One 32nd HK Lancaster . . . 

There will be some support vehicles & ground equipment as well (yet to build the battery starter cart from IconicAir).

 

[Vandy1 VX-4]

Thank you for posting!  
 

what are the Dimensions of the Nissen hut? 

[FME erk]

Its a 16ft base Nissen hut with a length of 36ft.

16ft - 32nd: 152mm

36ft -32nd: 342mm

[Kaireckstadt]

2 hours ago, FME erk said:

The Nissen hut was designed by a South African engineer from his mining days, Col. Nissen, prior to WWI

The size that I shall base my diorama on will be on an 8ft x 4ft board and it will only hold One 32nd HK Lancaster . . . 

There will be some support vehicles & ground equipment as well (yet to build the battery starter cart from IconicAir).

 

Stunning collection of accessories Ian!

This will be an awesome diorama when finished.

[Peterpools]

Terrific work on the diorama - going to be a stunner for sure

Keep 'em comin

Peter