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Post by tommygunn on Jan 13, 2022 7:29:41 GMT
Going to create a diorama for my Polish staghound. Seen many times that the staghound, because of its size was only used as a command/liaison vehicle. I am going to have mine on a street corner, with Scottish troops going forward to the line. For the ingredients I have styrene board, staghound, tamiya British troops on patrol (2 with hornet heads wearing Tami shanters), Miniart road signs Italy which includes the lamppost and what other odds and sods I can cobble together. Speaking of cobbles, yes. And a building or wall. Just as MarkNZ is doing and uncle night shift has done.  Going to buy a figure playing the bagpipes tomorrow. |
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Post by marknz1 on Jan 13, 2022 7:44:20 GMT
I've pulled up my chair and buckled up for the bumpy cobblestone ride  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 13, 2022 8:44:27 GMT
Thanks Mark. Hopefully I can pull it off without a hi tech wire cutter like you have.
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Post by Paul B on Jan 13, 2022 8:49:23 GMT
Very nice Tommy  . All you need is a pencil, ruler, back edge of a no.11 blade or similar and maybe a tooth pick  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 13, 2022 10:29:16 GMT
Not for cutting neat chunks for houses though.
You definitely need a hot wire cutter to make the buildings.
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Post by Marco on Jan 13, 2022 11:20:21 GMT
Nice project!
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 13, 2022 11:53:58 GMT
Thanks Marco. After a search for cobbled streets Italy, I came across this design, which I am going to use.  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 13, 2022 12:45:00 GMT
Well, it’s giving me a headache so a bit at a time. Here you can see the tool I am using.  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 13, 2022 13:21:44 GMT
Me likes! Will look fantastic with this design!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 13, 2022 14:41:13 GMT
Excellent, I'm sure it will look superb.
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Post by Robbo on Jan 13, 2022 19:32:12 GMT
This looks very interesting
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Post by bwilt on Jan 13, 2022 21:17:03 GMT
Wow, I am sure this will be very interesting to follow!!
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 14, 2022 5:15:02 GMT
Thanks guys. Bought some more stuff to go with the diorama
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 14, 2022 5:24:43 GMT
Here is the bagpipes.  Got 9 figures and counting for this scene. To give an idea of size - it is A4 paper size. |
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Post by Boots on Jan 14, 2022 19:26:39 GMT
Nice groundwork Tommy and the figure idea is great  You looking forward to painting a tartan kilt  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 14, 2022 19:42:59 GMT
That's a nightmare in 1:16, imagine in 35th! O my.. Go for it Tommy I know that you can!
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Post by bwilt on Jan 14, 2022 22:51:26 GMT
Great figure!! And the idea of at least 9 figures and that Staghound on an A4 sized base... can't wait!!
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 15, 2022 11:53:45 GMT
Thanks. I was thinking the kilt would be quite easy. Not so sure now |
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Post by wouter on Jan 15, 2022 11:54:50 GMT
Good to see this one receiving a base. With Uncle Nightshift techniques you can't go wrong (strange I'm calling a younger bloke 'uncle' lol)
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 15, 2022 11:55:53 GMT
Thanks wouter. Good to see you back.
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