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(My final repost) September 6, 2026. This is my final post for this project, and my final entry for the GWCC 2026! The tank you see is the 1/35 scale model kit of the K2 Black Panther from the 20th Mechanized Brigade (20 Bartoszycka Brygada Zmechanizowana), based on references from May 2023.

I wanted to tell a story rather than just building it straight out of the box, so I added two crew members, aftermarket detail parts, and custom scratch-built elements while documenting the entire journey.

I wanted the tank to look well-used and a bit dirty to match the harsh operational environment as it drives and navigates a muddy woodland track in early autumn.

Working on the K2 inspired me to push my limits and take on a bigger challenge, leading to the diorama as a later addition to showcase the tank traversing wet, muddy terrain surrounded by forest. Since many reference photos feature vehicles operating in dense woods or open muddy fields, I decided to build custom trees and fill the scene with natural details featuring Scots pine and Silver birch—two of the most common and ecologically important trees in the Polish landscape.

As I mentioned in my previous post, the diorama is designed from a low-angle perspective, featuring tall, cut-off forest pines and slender wire-stemmed undergrowth trees surrounding the scene. This creates an immersive and realistic woodland atmosphere that captures the feel of an early-autumn forest, where bright, freshly fallen yellow leaves contrast against the darker, wet brown humus beneath them.

I am thrilled with how everything turned out. It was stressful at times, but I had a lot of fun learning, pushing myself, and applying a wide range of skills and techniques to this build.

A massive thank you to all the wonderful people who followed along here your comments and encouragement are actually what gave me the idea to tackle a diorama in the first place!

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It's a real shame what happened this week, but at least the extra time gives more people a chance to finish off their projects. It just goes to show how truly supportive and helpful the modelling community is toward one another, especially with everyone going back to like and comment on reposted posts. Thank you all so much for the incredible support. I wish everyone competing the absolute best. It has been a fantastic experience, and I am grateful to have been a part of the GWCC 2026.