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Started by Wizzel, January 21, 2015, 02:58:06 PM

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Bigkev

Hi Wizzel,
Like it, like it!!
I do rough set ups like this, but only in 2 dimension, not 3 like yours.
Great Work.
Bigkev
I hope my next is always better

Wizzel

I tend to do all the 2D stuff before I start building to make sure I have what I need and if I fancy doing it at all - but inevitably, it all changes as the models near completion so what was in my head in the beginning is rarely what I end up with at the end.  Already the bit of board I had allocated as the base is being used as a cutting mat as I need one with slightly different dimensions for what I have now decided to do.

zak

It must be evolution..............................
Grumpy by name and nature

Kiteman

Looking good Wizzel. I have a burning desire to build something similar. ;D

Bigkev

Hi Wizzel,
Looks like this is a 'hot' topic.
look forward to seeing it at the meeting.
Bigkev
I hope my next is always better

zak

Grumpy by name and nature

Kiteman

It`s not sarcasm, they are puns, and puns that you could warm to ;D

Bigkev

And it is cold outside!
Bigkev
I hope my next is always better

Kiteman

but seriously Wizzel, ist a flaming good model is that!

Wizzel

In between bits of being badly, I've popped into the model room and done a few minutes of work when the energy has been sufficient.  Work on the bunker is almost complete.  I wanted to give it a "gritty" concrete texture so coloured some diluted PVA glue with grey paint, gave it a light coat and sprinkled some very fine sand over it.  Once dry, I thought it looked like a blasted sandcastle on the beach - not impressed.  So after a few washes of grey paint, then a subtle stippling of greens and brown to try to represent the lichen growth and a brisk rub with sandpaper I think I got the texture I'm after.  Just got a few bits of damage to finish and take some pictures to see how it actually looks, then adjust the colours if necessary, but I aim to have that done tonight.  Pictures to follow.

As the bunker is built into the hillside as part of some bigger underground defence line, the top of the bunker is accessible from the top of the slope so on the roof will be a mortar - perhaps on it's side - abandoned by the team as they see the flame thrower tank approaching up the hill.  The bunker is only an MG post so the tank will be pretty much going head on at it, having slewed off the road and through a barbed wire fence. 

zak

Grumpy by name and nature

Kiteman

The idea sounds great. Can“t wait to see the Progress. This could be a "hot" model. :D

Bigkev

If the pictures don't appear, can we assume that the 'Crocodile' is in a tank trap?
Bigkev
I hope my next is always better

Kiteman

C`mon Wizzel, where are the Pictures, no pressure though, we don`t want you suffering from "burn out" ;D

zak

If you go on he may see red.
Grumpy by name and nature