Operation Frankton

[brodiebear]

The RP models 'model' depicts 'Blondie' Hasler with Bill sparks in their canoe 'Catfish', paddling away. I decided to depict 'my 'build' of these two as they are paddling up the Gironde Estuary, after some research on Google, it appears that the estuary and river are a brown / golden sand colour due to the rich sediment bed. The base build and canoe thread can be seen Here

The canoe has been sprayed with Tamiya XF-69 and then a custom mix of Flat green and JGSDF green, then misted with both colours, after the black had been masked with Panzer masking putty. Rope has been painted Tamiya desert yellow and then stained/washed with Vallejo cheek glaze and a black wash. The front and rear plates were painted in silver, but after checking references, have now been repainted in a steel/black colour. Compass has been painted gloss black, and just needs the needle painting in then the bevel sealed with gloss, or Vallejo water.

Painting of the canoe

 

I have blocked in the smock colour and airbrushed on the flesh tones;

 

Painted in bills hat and scarf;

Edited November 7, 2017 by brodiebear

[Beard]

That's very smart. What scale is it?

 

The Paddy Ashdown documentary was repeated on BBC4 the other day and might still be on iPlayer (although I imagine you've seen it).

 

 

[stevehnz]

The Cockleshell heroes, an important read from my youth, probably in cadet edition, but I've since lived in awe of the courage these men showed. Your build has the hallmarks of a fine tribute. I shall enjoy following along.

Steve.

[brodiebear]

13 hours ago, Beard said:

That's very smart. What scale is it?

 

The Paddy Ashdown documentary was repeated on BBC4 the other day and might still be on iPlayer (although I imagine you've seen it).

 

 

1/35. Its the RP Models kit, out of production but can still be found on Ebay

 

Thanks for the heads up on the documentary was it this one

[Beard]

1 hour ago, brodiebear said:

Thanks for the heads up on the documentary was it this one

 

That's the one.