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Thanks guys 👍 Sean

Most of the bits and pieces are on now and the base coat of Dunkelgelb has been applied. I discovered that I hate photo-etch when I attempted to assemble one of the tool clamps . All you guys who have mastered the art have my utmost respect . Sean

Assembly of the turret is complete and the rear plate is also complete apart from the jack which will be added after painting. I’ve added the necessary pieces to the inside of the upper hull and then joined the lower and upper hulls together. Usually I’d prefer to leave them apart until later to make fitting the tracks easier, but with the way the lower hull is designed it makes no difference here. More soon, Sean

Thanks Jeff 👍 Sean

Thanks Rob. I used these https://www.shapeways.com/product/JHFYJE9SP/1-144-dkm-double-20mm-c-30-flak-w-shield?optionId=93725878&li=ostatus 20mm mounts. I simply removed the shields to make them suitable for the U-Boat. I wasn’t quite careful enough removing the shield on one and managed to snap one of the barrels so one is a tad wonky Sean

After finishing my U-Boat earlier this week, I decided to build another German monster. This one belongs on the land though. The build has been pretty straightforward so far although there has been a few misnumbered parts and the instructions are vague in areas. The most difficult part of the build has just been finding the correct piece on the sprues. There’s so many parts that look similar that are on different sprues it’s making me a little cross eyed So far my first Dragon kit is going fairly well and pointers on any foibles the kit may throw at me will be greatly appreciated. Sean

Thanks guys, better pictures now added I forgot to say, the whole thing was brush painted with Revell acrylics. Sean

Here’s my first foray into the world of submarine modelling. I scratch built the railings for the Wintergarten and some of the other railings because the kit offerings weren’t great. I used 0.6mm rod which is a little over scale, but it’s all I had. The propellor shafts were also replaced because the kit ones were more oval in cross section than round. Finally I replaced the anti aircraft guns with 3D printed versions from Shapeways which is a first for me. The kit stand is still in primer because I want to replace it but I’m not sure what with yet As usual any comments and pointers are welcome, I can use them in the Trumpeter Gato I have in the stash Sean

New and improved pictures added Sean

Here’s my recently completed AFV Club Churchill complete with Mini Art British tank crew on a Mini Art base. The door and fence of the Mini Art base were replaced with balsa wood because the plastic parts would have been very tricky to get looking right. I’ll try get some better natural light photos tomorrow. Any comments welcome. Sean

Thanks fellas Sean

Here’s my recently completed Sherman. It’s on a Mini Art base with Mini Art tank crew and Tamiya stowage. Here’s the WIP: Sean

I’ve been fiddling with it today. I adjusted the tie down rope although I still think I need to stain it darker still. The tarp was removed from the wall and I’ve added some tufts of grass/broken rock etc around it in areas. I’m pretty happy with it now and I don’t think I’ll be changing much on it now. Next time it will be finished Sean

Thanks for the tips, especially the dill tops for moss. I have indeed given the Sherman a Matt coat, all weathering has been finished on that. Luckily the tarp is only held down by two small drops of CA so it’s easily removed. I agree that the tie down rope is too thick and too stark so that’s on my to do list. The way I’ve placed it over the stowage is to give the impression that the crew has been getting things out. My idea was that they were having a rest etc, it should look more authentic once everything is in position. The pale background for the grass is the glue holding it in place, it’s dried clear now . Sean

First off, apologies for the pictures. They’re not great because the lighting isn’t good. I filed down some of the worst parts of the wall and applied more filled then more sanding. It’s better now and I’m leaving it as it is now. I’ve added a small tarp and a few tufts of grass to hide the bits that are still not too great. I’m still fiddling with the Sherman and where to put the crew and stowage and I’ve also realised I haven’t fitted the tow hook or exhausts . Sean

Thanks guys. @Badder lovely Sherman, I’ve attacked the wall with some files and filler over the last few days. I need to prime it again to see if it looks any better. Sean

Thanks for the tip, I found some grey ballast which might work to a similar effect. Sean

Thanks. Yeah, the seam along the wall is a bit of a pain. I’m going to have some canvas sheeting draped over the worst to cover it. Sean

It’s back! Sean

Indeed. They normally do the council out of a job trimming the trees around here.

A C-17 and 2 Chinooks this lunchtime. The thing that got me was the fact that the C-17 was flying lower than the Chinooks Sean

I’ve applied some chipping to the tank. I could do with some opinions on that score. To me it looks like I’ve overdone it but I’m not familiar with the Sherman so I’m not sure what state they got into. I’ve also made a start on the base painting using AK wet mud. The .50 cal with the RB barrel was also assembled. Sean

I’ve been messing with various things for the last few days. I’ll add one more crew member sitting in the turrets plus a few more odds and sods scattered over the tank. More soon. Sean

Thanks guys. Clive, I think I got the base from modelhobbies a few months ago. Sean

I’ve been working on this for a while now and thought I’d share my progress. The main painting has been done with a Tamiya rattle can, the rest will be brush painted as I do not own an airbrush... The slight tonal variation has been achieved by using a sponge with various mixtures of Revell acrylics. It still needs a lot of detail painting etc. Sean