1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama

[MSea]

How fast do they go ?

[Bigkev]

How fast do they go ?

Not as fast as Zak!!!

[chriswil42]

Do you sleep Dave? Great work - very impressive.

[zak]

Do you sleep Dave? Great work - very impressive.

Not often, the arthritis lets me have a few hours now and then, allotment this afternoon, so not much modelling will be done.

[chriswil42]

Are your latest vehicles scratch built Dave?

[zak]

Are your latest vehicles scratch built Dave?

All except the Revell Ford Model A Roadster.

[zak]

Just to keep Martin Happy, here is a picture during the build.
This is a car from the film, no plans, just some photos, the car still exists albeit in a different colour, it is now green. There are quite a lot of different Alvis 12/60 Sports around, this is a 1931 version,
This is my best guess, I think it may be a bit wide, but it is too late now.
The car has been rebodied in 1950's.
Alvis used different coach builders, so they are all a bit different.
This was by Carbodies?
I bought some new Milliput - turquoise - very trendy. It sets better than my old stuff.
Look at the rear end.

[MSea]

Colourfull and fast - what more could we wish for !!!?

[zak]

Steering wheel, dashboard and wheels.
Undercoat and then white top coat.
I just need Michael Caine in the driving seat.

The Alvis was also in Monte Carlo or Bust I think.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
Brilliant stuff!!
Bigkev

[cph64]

I thought I had a big turn over of models at the moment but it appears that Wayne has some some serious competition in the 'fast build' stakes!!!! More incentive to raise my game when modelling. Love it.

[Biggles]

Dave,
I can't believe your rate of output!
VERY impressed with the cars and the tractor.
I honestly don't know how you do it.
You have a rare skill there Mr Smith.
Respect Sir.

Biggles

[zak]

Well, here it is warts and all, struggling with hay fever at the moment and so found it hard to see snd focus on this.

[Kiteman]

I have long since run out of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives to describe your work Zak.

[chriswil42]

Amazing!