I used my camera to recreate the action and drama of the D-Day battlefront – but in miniature

Sherman tank round the corner of a destroyed French building and fires at a German Tiger tank.

While the D-Day battlefront is now a significant part of history, you can honor its legacy by recreating it at home. You'll need a camera with a macro lens, such as the Sigma 105mm f/2.8. Next to a model set and diorama, a handheld smoke machine like the Smoke Ninja will add an extra element of realism to your recreation.

What's in the box

(Image credit: Airfix)

This D-Day Battlefront set comes with a diorama base, Sherman tank, Tiger tank, British paratroopers, German infantry, and a forward command base (a ruined French cottage). This means that you can create a variety of different scenarios, as there are far more troops than shown in the final shot.