What a difference a base makes.........

[desmojen]

I have spent a bit of time over the last couple of weeks building an FW-190 for SAM magazine, the new Tamiya F8 with included bomb trolley and men in fact. I decided to paint up a base I've had for a while to stand it on as I thought it would better show the display potential of the other bits in the kit.

I'm not allowed to put the F8 up because it is only a short review, so I've substituted my recently finished Tamiya 190D because I wanted to show you the base (build thread)

The base is one of the most excellent Mark58 range, available from www.modelsforsale.com. I painted it up using various browns and things, it's very easy to do because the base is so nice to start with.

The bomb loader and the two black men are from the F8 kit, as is the bomb (if any of you are keen eyed enough to note the lack of bomb pylon on the Dora, please be so kind as to ignore it ) while the pilot figure is from the ICM German pilot and groundcrew set.

I had a great time painting all the little bits and bobs up, and I'm super impressed with the Tamiya bomb loader which is almost a kit in its own right really. Figures aren't my strong suit but I'm quite pleased with how these came out, and they really bring the Dora to life

Hope you like,

Jen.

[AnonymousDFB1]

That looks spot on Jen

[Guest snipersmudge]

very nice base jen and the figures look very nice indeed, I like the bomb loaders uniforms. you have achived some nice contrasts in the painting

[turnerdad]

Figures look really good. Nice base, will check out the range. Looking forward to seeing your article, I'm know it will be very good.

[KiwiSteve]

Great work Jen, your right the base and figures really set the whole scene

[Mark]

Hey Jen! That is superb!!!

[F-32]

Love it, a good base really makes a model stand out. In my case it helps draw the eye from all the cock ups on the model

[Tizzy]

Superb.That base sets off what is a great looking model.

[Guest les]

Nice on Jen, A base does add interest and realism. C u all at FAA

[Phartycr0c]

couldnt agree more! a base does make all the difference. I build 1/32 jets and the like and with that comes storage problems.

I built this for a mate of mine and stuck it on a a piece of redundant laminate flooring. If only I had the room I would be using ases all the time.

That FW really is outstanding and as you say the base sets it off a treat. Nice work.

[Stephen]

Thats great Jen,I love the Mk58 bases having bought 3 of them.

Stephen

[Mike in Aotearoa]

Hi Jens

Dunno why I missed the D9 thread before, but it's looking pretty darn good - you've certainly put a lot of work into the painting process and it's paid off.

The base looks good too, and adds the finishing touch to the model.

Looking forawrd to seeing the final article in print!

Cheers from Aotearoa

Mike A

[cdplayer]

Hay Jen

You are spot on a base and a couple of figures really helps with scale and adds the human element. Which in the end is what its all about IMHO.

see you

chris

[Mike]

A good bit of product placement there Jen... Must... resist.... urge... to... well, you know the rest

Sorry... almost forgot - very nice diorama!

[desmojen]

Yeah, I'll admit that it is a bit of a shameless plug on the base. I only did it though because it is such a nice thing, and I really like it

Thanks for the comments too folks, much appreciated

Jen.

[Mike]

I've got this stuck in my head too now!

[Mike]

Dammit! I caved in... Exhibit A

[desmojen]

Jen.