Modelling World War 1

[zak]

This is a figure in 1/32 scale (54mm) from Tommy's War, it was given to me by Cyril.
It is the same scale as the motorcycle and is a nice model.
I have repainted him and added a base.
He is a sergeant from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. 1915.

[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,

Good painting skills there, well done. Looks nice

Bigkev

[MSea]

I thought it was a 70 or 90 mm figure. Must get more detail on my figures. Excellent work Zak !

[zak]

I thought it was a 70 or 90 mm figure. Must get more detail on my figures. Excellent work Zak !

Only 54mm - short or what. Thanks guys.
Here is the original box artwork

[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]

[zak]

So more 1/32 scale motorcycles.
This is from Scale Link and is etched brass and white metal.
It is a Douglas again but this time with a sidecar.
!913 - Douglas model 'R' 2.75 horsepower with sidecar.
The instructions consist of this exploded view and the odd helpful comment(?).
Attachments show the instructions and the parts supplied.
The etched fret was a little bent as the box was slightly mangled by Royal Mail!
Epoxy metal is recommended for assembly but I will probably use superglue.


[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]

[Haddock]

I think you're going to need big balls.
Haddock.

[zak]

That and very small fingers and a magnifying glass.
The first few steps.
Wheel.
Handle bars.

[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]

[zak]

More bits glued and held with the odd pin.

[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]

[Bigkev]

Great Stuff Zak,

Looking good. Did the metal parts need much cleaning up before assembly?

Also what adhesive have you used, or have you soldered it?

Bigkev

[zak]

The instructions did not recommend soldering, it would have to be low temperature any way. I did clean the parts up and am just using superglue, I will have to see how it stands up to handling. I am not sure about this it has a clunkier feel about it compared to the Tommy's War one.

[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]

[zak]

Here is more progress.

[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,

Looks good in bare metal, no doubt will look even better when painted.

Bigkev

[zak]

Hopefully!

[Wizzel]

Just slosh it on.  Works on ships anyhow!

[zak]

Undercoat.
Vallejo as usual, airbrushed.
Some filling required here and there.

[attachment deleted by admin]

[attachment deleted by admin]