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Hi all this will be a long project.it be a german colum heading home from the western front.my intensions for this is to be at least 6 vehicles in length, built with diarama.I'm starting with the famo and 88.got tiger an panther on order.the others yet to decide.be work it out as go along project.all though it involves many builds I put it here to start.but hoping it will stay here as is all one project.something I have had in me mind for long time.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Ooh I will be watching this with interest.Are you doing it as a winter scene after the battle of the Bulge or after the end of the war?
I love snowy dioramas, but it is so hard to get the snow to look good-At least in my hands
Carl
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Hi Carl think I'll aim for spring of 1945 towards end of war.so fragmented units together is a possibility then.so don't have to worry bout vehicle markings to much.not really no how to do snow.but save at for another day.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Looking forward to seeing this come together!
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Sounds like a cool Dio idea Mick, will be interesting to see it come together
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Hi all made small start on this with assembly of the 88 base.the brass etch went ok as it first time used the stuff .an will look fine under paint.I hope.the arms are moveable. So will be in upright position for towing.enjoying this.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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looking good.i will be following this build with interest
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Etch is looking good!!
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Great start Mick, and I agree with Nemesis the etch looks really good to my eye
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Hi thanks for all looking in and your kind comments. A bit more progress on the 88.this a fiddly Lil kit with many little parts.but I like fiddly.just the etch shield for gun, then it onto the bogies.diorama will be 6 ft long 18 inches wide.be granite cliffs as back drop ill start this next month, so not all vehicles all time.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Hi Mick Looking good, I have the Dragon 88 mm kit with the wheels and crew in winter camo clothing, managed to find some etch for it too that will become a dio later on. Keep the pics comming. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looks great and the famo kit with etch is a cracker. Will enjoy this one. Bakeing powder works a treat for snow or frost “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain
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This is brilliant Mick! I'm really enjoying your build of this, can't wait for more
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Looks fantastic, lovely work and looking forward to more Steve
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Hi all thanks for every one who left comments, they much appreciated. Anyhow done bit more on the 88.gun bin painted it's basic grey colour.then I applied a very thin black wash all over it to dirty it up a bit.and then dry brushed to bring out some detail.be some dirt and rust applied next.an pick few bits out how I feel bout it.think ill be doing a mud road on diarama, but ill do the vehicles mud, when set them on road.and a start to the bogies.finding I really enjoy the etch.but need to invest in bender, make life easier than doin it with various knife blades.that it for now.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Looking good Mick and you wont go wrong by investing in a good etch bender Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Really coming along nicely Mck! I will echo Andy's comment, a good etch folding tool is invaluable. I have this one http://www.scalemodelsho...ld-the-small-shop.html, it's a little pricey but big enough to cover all eventualities. There re smaller ones available on the same site. I wouldn't be without mine now.
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Hi all this 88 has a severe corrosion problem.won't all be like this column be mix of the old an new for contrast.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank, built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram, Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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