Gremlin56 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Frank If I had to guess I reckon just over halfway. Any news on the Victory? Well I was shooting my gob off to Beefy the other day (nothing new there then, before anyone else says it ) about reproducing wood. Here is my effort on the twin 20mm platform Any thoughts? Started roughing out the base, I'm hoping to do some thing along the lines of the opening pic............... A question for you. Anyone got any thoughts/ideas/suggestions of 1/72 figures that could be modified for use as WWII sailors. Don't need helmets as the diorama will be 'At Rest'. I do however need a source of separate helmets as they were hung around the gun positions. Your thoughts would be appreciated Thanks for looking in Kev Oooh!............................Teak deck hey? must be doing well Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Well as a man of your talents could you not find a figure with a helmet cut it off and make some casts from it. I am sure you could hollow them out if needed. This sort of idea or just cut the helmets of a pack or two of these. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=1/72+british+soldier+figures&rlz=1C1GIGM_enGB640GB640&espv=2&biw=1264&bih=901&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj4nPq8h8vNAhWCrRoKHeHEBAMQ7AkIZw&dpr=1#imgrc=9wmv34N2YlS49M%3A 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 forgive my ignorance, but what are the helmets supposed to look like ? I believe they would be pretty easy to mold if it's the shape I am thinking of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Gunthwaite Minatures do a range of equisite 1/72 matelots, and Al Gunthwaite is a member on here, and a fine gent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/OurRangeofFigures.htm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for the advise with the wooden decking Kev yours is looking real sweet will have to have a bit practice on some scrap for mine Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Inspiring stuff - as usual. The Ready lockers look superb as does the Wood platform. CMK do some U-boat figures in 1/72 in relaxed poses wt overalls and without hats? Though they are slightly on the small side. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 06/24 Good call I have already used some of Al Gunthwaite figures on the Vosper and will use some on this build. Good quality but tend to be 'rigid' poses. Rob Perfect exactly the sort of relaxed poses I was looking for, thanks Hendie you are of course right casting is the way forward, I just keep finding excuses not to try. Will be good for helmets and caps. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Squeezed some modelling time today and managed to put together the wind deflectors Couldn't have done it without my Chopper. Note as it comes out of the box it's not going to cut small stuff accurately, need to make a cutting bench as seen in pics 'L' shape piece of plastic to hold work and for the blade to cut against. The stops 'arrowed' are to maintain cut length and to keep the plastic strip in place. These are tacked in place with super glue and can be broken of ready for next job. Hope this all makes sense.......... Thanks for stopping by Kev 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Again Kev, Fantastic work, love the wood effect mate really effective. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 This is going to be quite something when it's done! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Gunthwaite Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Kev I've been away for my jollies, I come back to find I'm accused of being too "rigid"! New Gunthwaite figures should be available in around 3 months, including sailors "at rest" (ie not "rigid") As for alternative's I expect that your aware of Dan Taylor's figures. They're 1/76, but as was pointed out to me by the sorely missed John Lambert, the Royal Navy was manned by chaps too small in height for the other services. I also think the Bachmann Stonecraft factory workers (and foreman) set would lend themselves to converting. Anyway, on other matters, I'm really enjoying watching the build: great skills! Al 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Dan I'm glad you approve of the wood, I've realised that I've over exposed the pics so in reality they are a little less washed out. Fraser I'll just be glad when someone switches on the light in the tunnel. Al I hope you managed to stay rigid on your jollies, hope it was some where the sun shone. I look forward to your 'floppy' sailors.......... Glad you reminded me of Dan Taylors figures. Between yourself, Dan & CMK are I reckon I can put together what I need to dress my MGB. Thanks everyone for your input Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 90+ steps (pieces) closer to the end............... First off K guns ready use lockers Deck Hatches Deck lights added That's it for now Thanks for looking in Kev 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Very nice neat scratch building work as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 love the detail work going on here. It's going to be a stunner when finished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Bloody gorgeous Kev, every single piece. Great going mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 More tidy work Kev, looking good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 The wonderful world of scratch building! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys for your kind comments Kev PS Rich I've just had a look at your Apollo Crawler at 1/72 scale http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234959313-apollo-crawler-at-172-scale/ Stunned!! Edited July 5, 2016 by longshanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Very neat work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Just gets better and better every time I take a look over this build Cracking stuff Kev Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Kev you have been quiet for the last two days and I am getting withdrawals. What are you making now , the crews heads? (toilets to landlubbers) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Kev you have been quiet for the last two days and I am getting withdrawals. What are you making now , the crews heads? (toilets to landlubbers) Don't tempt him, he will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Cheers Guys Paul I do apologise for the delay, the base has been causing problems............ Perfect for a diorama for bananas but .... New improved straight version Hoping for more progress tomorrow.... Paul you must have friends in high low places here is a teaser for the next potential project which I'm doing research on and it will probably include two heads of the toilet variety No prizes but who is going to guess what this is the hull of Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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