1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama

[Bigkev]

Meanwhile I must turn my attention to building a Hurricane, for Ginger Lacey - local connection.
I will not post anything here as you see enough Spitfires and Hurricanes.

While it is drying and so on, I may attempt another vehicle.

This will be a white metal Kit from Assam Models, they produce a whole range of 1:48 vehicles, not cheap, but there is little alternative.
Here is their website.
http://www.asam.co.uk/
It will be a Bedford OD with a Queen Mary Trailer.

Your pockets must be the deepest in Yorkshire!
I think 'Herr Robinson' should be down the Yorkshire Pudding Mines to help offset this monetary effort, though his pockets are sown up to the start of the pocket, so perhaps not.
Bigkev

[MSea]

If you can get money out of Robinson you are a better man than me

[Bigkev]

If you can get money out of Robinson you are a better man than me

That is quite true....
I managed to get blood out of a stone once, but Robinson.....
Bigkev

[zak]

If you can get money out of Robinson you are a better man than me

That is quite true....
I managed to get blood out of a stone once, but Robinson.....
Bigkev

Your lucky he rarely goes on this site, but I did get him on the other day. You never know he may now have the odd look.

[Bigkev]

If you can get money out of Robinson you are a better man than me

That is quite true....
I managed to get blood out of a stone once, but Robinson.....
Bigkev

Your lucky he rarely goes on this site, but I did get him on the other day. You never know he may now have the odd look.

By 'Odd Look' is that a description of the man, or a statement of his intentions.....
Bigkev

[zak]

BOTH!

[zak]

More painting.
Decaling.
Shading and dry brushing.
All in progress.

[zak]

Almost finished, just a little bit of touching up.
Here are some better photos.

[zak]

I got side tracked again into another cereal packet, cocktail sticks, copper wire, clear plastic and card.
Here is the result.
Catfoss Control Tower or Watch Office if you prefer, it is a bit rough around the edges, but it from nothing.

[MSea]

If that is "a bit rough around the edges" what the h%$% does that make my models

[zak]

If that is "a bit rough around the edges" what the h%$% does that make my models

It may look better in photos!

[zak]

A bit of a local connection, here is Ginger Lacey's Hurricane, he lived in Bridlington for quite a number of years.
It is the Airfix MkI.

[zak]

Just messing around with the diorama really to see how it all looks.

[zak]

NAAFI Van for the RAF personnel.
This will have to be scratch built, using some wheels that I purchased in 1/48 scale, I can't remember what they were really for, probably resin replacements for the Airfix Bedford MWD.
Construction is mainly plastic card.
I always find it difficult to get everything square.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
That looks really good, I love it!
Pity no manufacturer has catered(excuse pun)for one in 1/72 or 1/48th..
Yours will be very unique.
Can I put an order in for a Bacon Bap and Mug of Tea please??
Cheers.
Bigkev