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1/72 Esci Sea Harrier FRS1..with a bump DONE!


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1 hour ago, CT7567 said:

With respect to the unfortunate van, it's not quite the same make & model but FYI PJ Productions of Belgium do make a VW Vanagon in God's Own Scale:

PJ Productions 1/72 Vehicles

The similarities in shape/body style seem like it might be a worthwhile shortcut to modify into the corect vehicle, should scratchbuilding be a problem.

Thank you and that's a great link to have! Didn't know they made vans in 1/72.

Will see how I get on with the scratchbuilding but great to know I have that as an option.

 

Cheers,
Dermot 

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So this is a little out of sequence but just an update on the base.

 

I've marked it out to go with the rule of thirds for composition - from what I've seen and read, dioramas shouldn't have anything parallel to the edge of the base.

 

49708376682_3897620221_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

But looking at pictures of the ship itself, everything is parallel to the edges of the deck. I didn't think it looked right with the containers offset...well, that's my theory..

 

49708054826_e7e7d41957_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_6 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Rough mock-up..

 

49708054676_05a1880ca4_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_7 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

The strip is plastic strip to break up the surface of the base.

 

Thanks for looking and take care of yourselves.

 

Cheers,

Dermot

 

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Hi Dermot,

 

your diorama is moving on exceedingly well. The containers are outstanding and the SHAR is promising to be fantastic.

These were the days when they still looked bright and shiny! Their best period.

 

Congrats

JR

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While @CT7567 had put me on to some excellent vans by PJ productions, the postage was working out a bit steep for me.

So out with the plasticard then, to get something 'van-like'...the tape is just to help me with dimensions/proportions.

 

49804973576_a9c93b4994_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_9 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Quick test-fit and happy with that.

 

49805283997_0ca6ec0334_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_10 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

I'm not overly concerned about accuracy as will have a Sea Harrier resting on top of it!

 

Thanks for looking and stay safe at home, building model kits.

Cheers,

Dermot

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Thanks all and some more done. Quick shot of primer on the van to check just how bad it is!

 

49809037963_3df8957bff_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_9_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Then tidied up somewhat and a quick dust of Halfords White Plastic Primer. The chassis is from a 1/72 Krupp Protze minus the middle axle..

 

49809591786_b2b1571440_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_11 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Then the side window masked and painted..

 

49809037578_1353ffc51b_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_12 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And weathered with pastels. Have also added windows from acetate.

 

49809592311_04cec52270_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_13 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

A bit rough around the edges but happy with my effort.

49809592146_b2904e646b_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_14 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And a quick test-fit with the Harrier.

 

49809037348_e87c78a25b_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_15 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking, stay safe all!

Cheers,

Dermot

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So in the home stretch with this one. The Harrier done..

 

49877993648_08264d98d4_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_16 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Everything attached to the base..

 

49877993258_c5c4218a2b_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_17 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And just waiting on this guy to dry!

 

49877993128_8d45d1409a_b.jpgEsci Sea Harrier FRS1_diorama_18 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Hope to finish it later this evening.

Cheers,

Dermot

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So assembled everything on the base..

 

49883427876_da2bc567c9_b.jpgEsci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (1) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And put two figures on..

 

49883733097_9256b1fc50_b.jpgEsci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (2) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

I shared it with some of the lads on a WhatsApp group late last night and got two really good pieces of feedback - put the pilot on top of the container to help tell the story of what happened...and flatten out the van tyres a little; it's go a Sea Harrier sitting on top of it!

 

I did that and much happier with the result, especially the pilot. And she's done!

 

49882899908_dcf535215f_b.jpgEsci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

49883427736_4af129391f_b.jpgEsci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

49883427651_f7d020847a_b.jpgEsci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (5) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Will post some more pics over in the Gallery - thanks for all your kind words and encouragement, and to @rob85 for hosting.

Until the next time, take care and stay safe.

Cheers,

Dermot

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