“Wondering into the Blue” - 1/48

[Muchmirth]

Hello all,  

I was working on this one since last year as part of the I feel deserted gb, I didn’t finish the p40 off in time for the gallery so I’ve posted it here. I actually finished a few weeks ago but hadn’t done the photos til now. 
   Not really a plane guy but gave it a go and enjoyed it. My first 1/48 aircraft. 
   The scene is based on a rescue mission of sorts. The dingo has enlisted the armoured help of the crusader tank (with its tow cable) and gone looking for the p40. The p40 has landed with mechanical faults somewhere in the desert. The pilot has gone missing, trying to make it back to base, wondering into the blue. He’s left a very British and cryptic note for any potential followers to find and aid his rescue, it’s the note pinned to the side of the base and inside the cockpit. 

 

   The note on the side below:

 

The crusader is tamiya made up as a mk1. I added stowage from red dog:

 

The dingo is also tamiya:

I scratched up a radio for the inside:

The two tank crew figures are white metal from David Parkins ( I thought they were well amazingly crafted and a total treat to paint, highly recommend).

   The p40 tomahawk iib is from academy with additional cockpit detailing and extra bits from AML.

You might be able to just make out the note inside the cockpit.

It’s all brush painted with a mixture of acrylics and the scenic base I made up myself.

  Link to the Wip below:

 

 

All feedback and comments are welcome.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul

[Bullbasket]

Looks good Paul, especially the figures. Nice work.

 

John.

[Bullbasket]

Deleted. Double post.

[Stef N.]

Brilliant finish Paul. As usual a really good storyline to your diorama, well executed and I think you should be very happy with the plane. It looks excellent. Nice.

[nimrod484]

Good work Paul. Nice idea and love the base... 

[Keeff]

Nice work .... lots of detail to keep the interest too! 👌 

 

Keith 😁 

[wellsprop]

Beautiful and exciting diorama! 

[Homer]

Excellent work well done 👏