MickE Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hi all Here is my finished Towed Rapier diorama. It depicts the Rapier display I saw and had an opportunity to 'play with' at the 1979 RAF Waddington when I was an RAF recruit going through basic training. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Some more. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Love it Mick Nige 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Very well done. I like the figure having a brew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 And the last few. It wasn't until I took these pictures that I noticed that the superglue I used has fogged a couple of the mudguards, something I shall have to fix. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks fatboydim I saw the figure on Firing line's site and thought - that's perfect. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hello Mick. Nice detail. Looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks fredben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Oops the spiel should say RAF Waddington 'Open day' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks Nige Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Very nice indeed!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Mick, Looks fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek51 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 That's brilliant - brings back fond memories of Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thanks chaps, much appreciated. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Very sharp! He's got awfully shiny boots, must be an officer coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman24834154 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Very nice, Mick, but for added realism the figure should have had "two-tone" lightweights from where the outside is lighter from being pressed to death repeatedly. Seriously though, very nicely done. Edited November 13, 2015 by Fatman24834154 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 very nice work, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Phil, He bulled his boots up as he was on show to the public Dave - Do you mean that you never ironed the inside - shame on you I always ironed both sides of my No 1 and No 2 trousers. I tried making decals for the RAF Regiment arm badges and rank slides but they didn't come out very well. Batcode - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman24834154 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Dave - Do you mean that you never ironed the inside - shame on you I always ironed both sides of my No 1 and No 2 trousers. I tried making decals for the RAF Regiment arm badges and rank slides but they didn't come out very well. Batcode - thanks. I did, but I have seen some who looked like court jesters after using too much spray starch to get sharp creases. I always used wonder web on the inside for really sharp creases and they were really quick and easy to do. Edited November 13, 2015 by Fatman24834154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 I tried wonder web for my no 2s. I was never issued with lightweights, they only seemed to be issued to the regiment and the tactical comma team. My mate sewed the crease into his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Terrific work - I like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks very much. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looks fantastic. I like that a lot Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks Carius Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks also to those of you who commented at Telford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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