German anti tank gun crew.

I found this scale quite satisfying, also the use of acrylic paints helps as it dries so much quicker than enamels, they needed some assembly first as some of the guys came in four parts. Locating the feet in the holes on the base proved a bit of a problem but with a little persuasion they popped in a treat.

 

 These guys on the left are German infantrymen, at the back can be seen the three man gun crew.

 The infantry men preparing to attack after the volley has been fired.

 The gun was a little tricky with many small parts, but I think green would be the norm for camouflage.

A good side on view

I may come back to these guys and do a little more detail on the faces. I really must get hold of more models like this I had so much fun knocking them together. as for this blog I reckon I can improve with time.

The old signal box

This is an old model of mine but it is a good start to a blog .
I need to get the hang of this blogger so please bear with me
Bourne west signal box.
I started with some sketches and then made some plans.

 

Next the cardboard was measured and cut, balsa placed on top scribed freehand with the back of a scalpel

 

The window frames were quite a task involving mortice and tenon joints with holes pre drilled for the wires.

 

The model is now given a coat of black for contrast, then DRY brushed with colour to give a good weathered OLD WOOD effect

 

The staircase is added.

 

The interior has been fitted with so many details, the table is balsa, the levers are wire with a balsa base, the tools are castings, the map on the wall is by yours truly. the chair is clay and another fine looking casting is the brazier.

 

And the roof is cardboard with thick paper slates added

 The chimney is brick embossed plasticard.

 The roof is covered with green scatter to give a mossy look to this old worn out box.