dannyeprice23 Posted November 5, 2020 Posted November 5, 2020 Well, few years back I took on a promotion at work. Completely underestimated the stress it would incur and it was getting me down. Well, decided to take up a past time in order to wind down a bit and it really did help.! So, scale models. In particular WW2 armour for me. Here is a couple of photos of my recent build. An M4A3 Sherman.
Tactical Pith Helmet Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Impressive! I did a lot of these as a kid. I did a few WWI aircraft in my 20s when I gave up smoking too.
dannyeprice23 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Posted November 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, Tactical Pith Helmet said: Impressive! I did a lot of these as a kid. I did a few WWI aircraft in my 20s when I gave up smoking too. Get back to it mate! And thank you, pretty happy with how it has turned out
Iceni Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Very nice, I like the transitions through the olives/browns. I do a fair few kits each year, Mostly tanks and planes, but I have a citroen 2cv and a landrover series III LWB on the table atm. They tend to sit through summer and get picked up more in winter! If you want a challenge have a look at Takom models. They do some really well detailed kits that are a good step up from the standard airfix kits. This is a Takom T55 I did a few years ago.
2MT Paul Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Excellent details mate, I build a lot of these. I commission build also for clients. Just finished a 1/32 scale Lancaster with over 1m wing span
dannyeprice23 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Posted November 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Iceni said: Very nice, I like the transitions through the olives/browns. I do a fair few kits each year, Mostly tanks and planes, but I have a citroen 2cv and a landrover series III LWB on the table atm. They tend to sit through summer and get picked up more in winter! If you want a challenge have a look at Takom models. They do some really well detailed kits that are a good step up from the standard airfix kits. This is a Takom T55 I did a few years ago. Really nice work. I’ve eyed up something a bit more modern a few times over the last few weeks.! 3 hours ago, 2MT Paul said: Excellent details mate, I build a lot of these. I commission build also for clients. Just finished a 1/32 scale Lancaster with over 1m wing span good god, the Sherman took me about 3 weeks. I’ve looked at a 1/32 P-51 but a Lancaster would take me about 14 years.!!
Mostly Retired Moderators L3wisD Posted November 6, 2020 Mostly Retired Moderators Posted November 6, 2020 3 hours ago, 2MT Paul said: Just finished a 1/32 scale Lancaster with over 1m wing span
Speedbird_666 Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 4 hours ago, 2MT Paul said: Excellent details mate, I build a lot of these. I commission build also for clients. Just finished a 1/32 scale Lancaster with over 1m wing span
dannyeprice23 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Posted November 6, 2020 1 hour ago, 2MT Paul said: Mega work. One of the most beautiful aircraft to have graced the skies, and you sir have done it justice. early pics as probably not even 20% finished yet, but been working on a halftrack.
Mostly Retired Moderators L3wisD Posted November 6, 2020 Mostly Retired Moderators Posted November 6, 2020 THAT is fucking amazing! Absolutely LOVE that!
Guest Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 4 hours ago, 2MT Paul said: Awesome work sir, did you start with a kit, or are they scratch built?
2MT Paul Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 3 hours ago, rocketdogbert said: Awesome work sir, did you start with a kit, or are they scratch built? Thankyou all All 3 aircraft are kits The Lancaster is a HK models kit, Spitfire was a Trumpeter Kit and the Hurricane a vintage Revell kit.. Thanks again Paul
Guest Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 24 minutes ago, 2MT Paul said: Thankyou all All 3 aircraft are kits The Lancaster is a HK models kit, Spitfire was a Trumpeter Kit and the Hurricane a vintage Revell kit.. Thanks again Paul Looks like a massive amount of scratch building to get them that good, nice one ??
2MT Paul Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 44 minutes ago, rocketdogbert said: Looks like a massive amount of scratch building to get them that good, nice one ?? There was a little scratch building involved, and some aftermarket parts. its mainly time and patience that turns them out like that. Paul
dannyeprice23 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Posted November 7, 2020 17 hours ago, 2MT Paul said: There was a little scratch building involved, and some aftermarket parts. its mainly time and patience that turns them out like that. Paul Patience being the one that runs out quickest when something doesn’t go right.! The first wash on the Sherman went dreadful.! Was seconds from launching it into the garden!
MagpieTactical Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 All 1/72 scale, brush painted. Havent made one in about a year though
2MT Paul Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 That are cracking builds, Braush painting a finish like that is an art... superb
Hovis452 Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 Absolutely fantastic attention to detail. Love the weathering..
Greg147 Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 I've taken to turning Tesco photo-frames into small scenes in 1/72. Not quite up to the same level as those above; I need to focus more on the quality of my painting and weathering effects etc, but it's tricky without an airbrush. Anyway, keeps me busy.
Shamal Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Greg147 said: I've taken to turning Tesco photo-frames into small scenes in 1/72. Not quite up to the same level as those above; I need to focus more on the quality of my painting and weathering effects etc, but it's tricky without an airbrush. Anyway, keeps me busy. That looks cool. Nice job ?
John_W Posted November 27, 2020 Posted November 27, 2020 Normally aircraft, but I occasionally dabble in Sci Fi
Luke8449 Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Everyone’s work looks awesome!! Loads of details going on. I built my first 1/12 kit a few months ago. And have a few 1/18 models
Shamal Posted December 19, 2020 Posted December 19, 2020 On 17/12/2020 at 22:43, Luke8449 said: Everyone’s work looks awesome!! Loads of details going on. I built my first 1/12 kit a few months ago. And have a few 1/18 models Smashing models. Pleasure to look at and some great photographs. Good use of perspective.?
Luke8449 Posted December 20, 2020 Posted December 20, 2020 On 19/12/2020 at 09:34, Shamal said: Smashing models. Pleasure to look at and some great photographs. Good use of perspective.? Thanks man! A few have gone now had to make some room!
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