Bangor Lad Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I've started this topic as a place to post any current works in progress. Tamiya's venerable PzII. This one's nearly done and should be finished soon. Filters, pastels, some extra stowage and crew then I'll call it done. Thanks for looking! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 This is a small base I've started for the PSC Firefly. It's only at the planning stage so plenty to do. Groundwork is Oasis florist's foam fixed to a ply base. I like using Oasis as it carves easily and takes PVA or textured gel. Thanks for looking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) They both look vey good indeed. Can't wait to see how the firefly looks onced finished, looks like you have it crossing a track? . I've tried the Gary oasis I found it didn't shape as well as the green, I think I will stick to green in future. I have been looking at loft insulation but only found big long pecies of it. Edited August 22, 2014 by Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 They both look vey good indeed. Can't wait to see how the firefly looks onced finished, looks like you have it crossing a track? . I've tried the Gary oasis I found it didn't shape as well as the green, I think I will stick to green in future. I have been looking at loft insulation but only found big long pecies of it. Thanks for the comments. If you can get your hands on the pink insulation that lends itself to making good groundwork. A lot of railway modellers use it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks for this, I've seen blue, I will have a look for pink next time I do the rounds of the DIY shops, I brought a gle gun to build my bases. As when I have an idea I can't wait for PVA glue to dry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks for the comments. If you can get your hands on the pink insulation that lends itself to making good groundwork. A lot of railway modellers use it. Cheers The Firefly will be emerging on to a lane from behind a small farm building which will be on the corner. I've some Plastic Soldier Company figures which will be on the lane and next to the building. The scene is inspired by some of the many images from Normandy. It will also give me a chance to practice some scenic modelling. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks for the tips, your dio sounds like a good composition, can't wait to see the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 A little progress And another Thanks for looking! Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 The buildings look good, are they kits or scratch builds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 The buildings look good, are they kits or scratch builds? Hi Ozzy They're both scratch builds. The burnt out building is just plain plasticard whereas the other one is a mixture of Ratio and Wills embossed/moulded sheets. Glad you like them. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 That Panzer II is very nice! The Firefly looks good too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I will keep an eye out for the roofing next time I go to my local model shop, it looks really good d Hi Ozzy They're both scratch builds. The burnt out building is just plain plasticard whereas the other one is a mixture of Ratio and Wills embossed/moulded sheets. Glad you like them. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 A little progress on a couple of Armourfast M4A2s And the diorama base for my recently completed Firefly. Still loads to do! By the way, who says small scale armour needs less space, tools and general stuff? Thanks for looking! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 A little more progress this evening on the Armourfast M4A2s. The tools are a little heavy but they will mostly be covered with a lot of post D Day stowage. Looking forward to getting these two primed and painted. Thanks for looking Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Stowage to be added, primed and ready for a bit of tweaking before painting commences! PSC's Firefly Thanks for looking. Cheers Edited September 23, 2014 by Bangor Lad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 And here are the Armourfast M4A2s Stowage is a mixture of Value Gear, Sgts Mess, scrap box and home made. Thanks for looking! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thats a huge improvement over what comes in the box.....Massive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thats a huge improvement over what comes in the box.....Massive! Cheers Sarge. They're what you might call a good canvas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 As in fairly blank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 As in fairly blank! Very true. Most of the details can be made good with all sorts of odds and ends it's just the tracks which let them down if you want some detail. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 You could make chevrons from thin sections of channel, trim to size, splay the ends out and glue to each track pad. Similarly you can make 'Duckbills' from channel, for the Dragon tracks you need 1.5mm channel cut into 1.5mm lengths and filed to shape. These are glued between the track pads after removing the end of the track pins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 You could make chevrons from thin sections of channel, trim to size, splay the ends out and glue to each track pad. Similarly you can make 'Duckbills' from channel, for the Dragon tracks you need 1.5mm channel cut into 1.5mm lengths and filed to shape. These are glued between the track pads after removing the end of the track pins. I think I'll give it a try on the next batch. I think I've got the right sections in. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just catching up on your thread mate and have to say the PzII and the additions to the Shermans is just great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just catching up on your thread mate and have to say the PzII and the additions to the Shermans is just great. Thanks Deacon. I've started painting the Shermans and will try and post some pics later. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Painted and ready for a coat of Kleer ahead of decals: Thanks for looking! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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