A lot of you folks have been writing us about our beautiful "Normandy Village" diorama and in response we’ll try and tell you a little bit about it. First off, it was constructed by world renown artist/ sculptor Ken Osen. All of the buildings are his works originally from the Conté Collectibles WWII playsets, augmented with additional paint, baubles and Hudson & Allen products. All figures and vehicles are from Forces of Valor, 21st Century Toys, Britains, Frontline and Conté Collectibles and all are currently available for purchase. The foliage, grass, trees; all Hudson & Allen. This is still a work in progress so keep checking back for more. Click an image to enlarge.
	In the foreground, Conté Collectibles figures. On the wall, Hudson & Allen posters.		Conté Germans snipe at foot sloggers from the second story of a Conté building.
	Conté buildings augmented with Hudson & Allen Shingles and Rubble, balsa roof and second floor. 21Century Hanamog knocked out on the side of the road.		Conté church rooftop extended with added Hudson & Allen Shingles and a decorative iron roof ridge from Grandt Line “O” scale castings.
	Britain’s Mark IV along side of the blown out Conté church with Hudson & Allen Shingles and Rubble. Church was doubled in size with basswood and scribed plaster.		Conté snipers in the bell tower. Bell available at any craft store.
	Britain’s Sherman advances on a Britain’s Pak 40. Modified Modelpower "O" scale Street Lamp. Hudson & Allen Forest Litter lines the gutter.		Conté Germans scamper across the grave yard; Hudson & Allen Turf and Ivy on the ground and wall. Scratch built doors on the Conté priory.
	Britain’s Sherman moving forward with Conté figures.		Hudson & Allen Ivy forms the hedgerow and hides the Conté MG42. Telephone lines are Hudson & Allen Detail Solder.
	Britain’s Mark IV rounds the corner.		Conté Germans inside the most Holy of Holies alongside a Forces of Valor Tiger. Light fixtures are made from jewelry findings from any craft store. Additional damaged pews made of basswood.
	Britain’s Sherman, Conté Airborne figures Ambushed by Conté Germans.		The Forces of Valor Tiger again with Conté figures. The frescos are downloaded religious icons pasted to the walls. Smashed stained glass are also downloads, ink jet printed to clear acetate.
	Across the street, GIs advance under sniper fire.		"Good Night Fritz" from Conté Collectibles behind the Conté church. Hudson & Allen Summer Turf fills the alley. Telephone poles are 1:35 scale Italeri Armor accessories. Lines are Hudson & Allen Detail Solder.