The inspiration for D-Day -25 came from a multitude of stories about the preparations done by the Allies for the invasion, and statements such as: "there was so much equipment and so many men on the isles that only the barrage balloons kept them from sinking", and a single photo of a dock area crammed to the hilt with invasion ships, vehicles, equipment, and men. I love all things British from the WWII era. The setting had to be English, the equipment and landing craft were so by choice. Although many modellers have dioramas that double as dining room tables, I felt that this large of a scene would be prohibitive in size; and so chose to do it in 1:76 scale, thus creating a comprehensive scene within the dimensions of 3 feet by 2 1/2 feet. For this scene I wanted to bring several elements surrounding the crowded, cramped, and chaotic preparations for the invasion to life. The key elements- rail, sea, and dock areas were emphasized by placement at three different levels.
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