06/24 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 As you can see, Walt is no longer armless, but will need some work to blend and correct proportions, as the arms were shortened to match his now diminutive figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 What did I do wrong? by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr The caption says it all. I can’t see how I’ve ended up with this gap between the hinge plate and side face. Both fit to parts keyed to the main body/roof so they’re in the correct place, but that gap should not be there. Easy enough to fill with some Evergreen strip, but I haven’t seen the same on other builds. Hmmm? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 I’ve started to block in the main colours on Walt, Andrea base skin tone and Revell 86 for the uniform, it’s probably too green so will use brown shades to tone it down for shadow and highlight. Walt by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Walt by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 I’m conscious there might be some visible mould lines still (his hands for example) but once installed this is approximately all that will be visible: Hatch size by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Apologies these are not the best pictures, the light is going, but got a little more work done on Walt after work. Not up to the high standards of others here, but hopefully shows some hope. At least he doesn’t look too cartoonish so far. Walt by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Walt by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Still working on Walt, but rapidly reaching the limits of skill/eyesight/return on investment Walt by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Walt by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Ok, Walt really is finished, apart from a flat coat when the weather improves. Far from perfect, but as good as I’ve managed, and once installed, as the final picture hints, not overly visible or distracting. Walt, finished apart from flat coat by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Walt, finished apart from flat coat by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Walt, finished apart from flat coat by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Walt, finished apart from flat coat by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Nice work Jon, you’ve really managed to give him a bit of character with the flesh painting mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 First time trying to make rolled canvases from Green Stuff. Far from perfect but hopefully acceptable with some paint and straps added from either Tamiya tape or thin plastic strip Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 US Army Renault FT by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Whilst the Green Stuff is still soft you can use a stiff wet paint brush to smooth it out Jon, cocktail sticks and paint brush handles are also good to shape and move it about. Another top tip is to use talcum power in the same way as a baker rolls out pastry, you can roll it really really thin and the talc stops it from sticking from your tools and rolling board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Thanks, I’ve realised I should have left it to begin curing before I attempted to form it into shape, I had managed to roll it out nice and thin between two sheets of baking/greaseproof paper, but I then spoiled the effect by rolling it too soon, so it stuck together/ reformed into a lump. I may try again tomorrow if I can remove it from the hoop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Well it came off fairly easily. I shall try again tomorrow, and allow the rolled out sheet to cure for a while before cutting and shaping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Wasn’t happy with the first two attempts at the Green Stuff hood, this is the third go, and I’m happier with it now. I think this is about as good as I can manage, a steep learning curve but I’m pleased with the results. @Dads203 advice was useful, plus watching a video of the guy who makes Value Gear, and lots of water seems to be key. I tried my best to be patient and let the sheets stiffen a little before rolling, and that seemed to work better. I’ve included a shot of the inspiration, I haven’t managed a faithful copy, but hopefully good enough in spirit. Third times a charm by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Third times a charm by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Model T Ambulance by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Army Platforms Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 hours ago, 06/24 said: Wasn’t happy with the first two attempts at the Green Stuff hood, this is the third go, and I’m happier with it now. I think this is about as good as I can manage, a steep learning curve but I’m pleased with the results. @Dads203 advice was useful, plus watching a video of the guy who makes Value Gear, and lots of water seems to be key. I tried my best to be patient and let the sheets stiffen a little before rolling, and that seemed to work better. I’ve included a shot of the inspiration, I haven’t managed a faithful copy, but hopefully good enough in spirit. Third times a charm by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Third times a charm by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Model T Ambulance by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Looks very accurate. Fantastic work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Thanks for the encouragement folks. Having enjoyed the challenge of the canvas roof, next challenge will be modifying a figure. In this case, the ICM American nurse, turning her from a standing figure, into one seated alongside the driver. Green Stuff will hopefully be used to make her long skirt. The driver, the figure from The Bodi who donated his head to Walt driving the FT, has received a replacement head from another Bodi figure, their WW2 British Jeep driver. I liked his jaunty appearance. 1/35 WWI Ambulance driver and Nurse/Attendant work in progress by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 WWI Ambulance driver and Nurse/Attendant work in progress by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 WWI Ambulance driver and Nurse/Attendant work in progress by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr The back of the ambulance has had a coat of paint, but I had run out of Humbrol Matt White spray, and used Revell satin instead, which I’m not entirely happy with. 1/35 WWI Ambulance driver and Nurse/Attendant work in progress by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 While that was going on, the T chassis got a coat of black (any colour, etc...) although I have seen a few pictures that suggest 1917 engine blocks may have been a dark green shade. whatever, the black will do. Depending on whether you believe the ICM or Revell instructions, the fenders etc could be OD or black, my view is that external surfaces at least will be OD. Model T chassis by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 DHL delivered a pleasant surprise today. Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Now that is a strange looking beast! Never seen one before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 What often appeals to me with WWI stuff is that these were produced in such tiny numbers, I think something like 8 MG carriers in total, the Austin armoured cars never had much more than a dozen in service, and so on. By comparison,Mark IV and V tanks, and the Renault FT were produced en masse, and that contrast always intrigues me. The Austin’s’ finest hour came in support of the Australians during the 1918 Amiens offensive, whereas the Canadian carriers had already proved their worth during the spring German offensive, and relatively few were still in action by the summer/autumn offensive, although at least one made it all the way to Germany. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Managed a sneaky day off work today. First task was to stock up on some primer/etch primer/base coat paint. Model shops may still be closed but Halfords click and collect is still available. Stocking up by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr That done, I spent the morning pottering on the 1917 Ford production line. First up, converting an ICM pickup chassis to left hand drive: Uphall 1917 Ford Model T production line by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Uphall 1917 Ford Model T production line by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr This means I now have three Model T Fords in build, two ambulances and the truck. Uphall 1917 Ford Model T production line by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Meanwhile, Nurse Lauren and Driver Hardy look on bemused: Nurse Lauren and Driver Hardy by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 The truck will be based on the US Army photographic unit one featured in this month’s Classic Military Vehicle magazine : https://www.keymilitary.com/article/shooting-war US Army photographer and Model T Ford truck by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr The original photo is copyright expired so I trust it can be shared here. However I would urge anyone interested to get hold of a copy of the magazine, there’s usually at least one WWI article each month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 The truck needed the floor narrowing, in the photo it appears to run direct front to rear inside the line of the mudguards, although in other respects the front dash panel, canvas roof etc appear similar to the ambulance in proportions. On the model I’ve used the floor of the ambulance, shortened and narrowed. The dash panel is a resin replacement from SBS, which includes the wiring on the firewall. Replacement dash panel from SBS by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Apart from that, I’ve been preparing suspension and drivetrain components for assembly later. Progress was slowed by stabbing my left thumb with a scalpel, deep enough that it made holding parts difficult, even after several hours and several attempts to steristrip the hole. 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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