As Britain braced for invasion, pill boxes were built to defend the country. DAN EVASON builds a scene in ‘OO’ gauge which also pays homage to a famous and much loved comedy series.
One of the greatest joys of building model railways is that it’s your model - a miniature world of escapism from the stresses and worries of everyday life. There are no rules and you can create it however you like.
Above: Dan Evason’s latest diorama depicts a Second World War pill box scene with a nod towards the classic television sitcom Dad’s Army.
I love to add small details and cameos which perhaps don’t jump out of a scene at first glance. These can be two neighbours chatting over a garden fence to classic little comedy sketches that bring a smile to your face. I have a huge love of the television series Dad’s Army and I thought it would be great to build a small ‘OO’ gauge diorama that could be easily integrated into a layout. Using a Wills pill box kit and several figures from Hardy’s Hobbies, I set about building this fun scene.
Above: Dan Evason’s diminutive scene could also be incorporated within a larger layout setting.
Pill boxes were built all over Britain during the Second World War to protect against invasion and to help keep watch of …
