Libya 42

[Alan 45]

Decals are on now , I've added the markings of the 21st panzer division [ATTACH]115452.IPB[/ATTACH]

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all that's left now is some dits of detail , straps mainly and weather the decals and it's on to the figures and base

[Alan 45]

All detail and weathering complete [ATTACH]115494.IPB[/ATTACH]

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figures and base and it s complete

[Guest]

Alan that colour scheme looks amazing, what colours did you use for your base.


Scott

[Alan 45]

Alan that colour scheme looks amazing, what colours did you use for your base.
Scott

Cheers Scott , it's revell Aqua Africa brown number 17 and wintons oil burnt umber for the dirt

[Guest]

Cool

[Alan 45]

Well I've painted my loader [ATTACH]115556.IPB[/ATTACH]

just a simple dark colour followed by a lighter dry brush

[Wendall]

Very nicely built, painted and weathered Alan, can't wait to see it on its base. Just one thing! Could you stop building stuff that I have in my stash. I've got enough on the bench at the moment without you tempting me to start more

[Alan 45]

Very nicely built, painted and weathered Alan, can't wait to see it on its base. Just one thing! Could you stop building stuff that I have in my stash. I've got enough on the bench at the moment without you tempting me to start more

Cheers Jason I appreciate that


Ps sorry I make no promises


I've now added the loader , the jacket wasn't quite what I wanted although it is authentic so I'll chance the dark olive with a light olive highlight for a drab with a light olive on the other figures [ATTACH]115558.IPB[/ATTACH]

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just one more figure for the hanomag and three others on the ground

[takeslousyphotos]

That is a cracking job Alan........... The Hanomag is first class and the figure is spot on........... I like it a lot.

[Alan 45]

Cheers Peter I'm am rather pleased with it I've got to redo the other figure he just didn't look right


Thanks again

[Alan 45]

Well the figures are now complete , the second figure I wanted in the hanomag was quite frankly awful so I through him away , so here are the troops for the outside [ATTACH]115737.IPB[/ATTACH]

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this is the first time I've really had a go at afrika korps troops and I got the colourise spot on the only thing I need to work on is the detailing , up close its a bit rough but as they say practice makes perfect

Next up is the base , I will be doing this blow by blow as to show a simple cheep base can be effective

[Alan 45]

Part one adding the first definition


I use cheep picture frames from cheep shops , this one cost me £1.60 from bastins


Take out either back of the frame or the glass , I'm using the glass on this base as it gives a straighter edge


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Then take whatever your going to use to give definition to the surface , I'm using a styrofoam pizza base but you can use cardboard or polystyrene packing , place the glass over the top of the pizza base so you can cut a straighter edge [ATTACH]115740.IPB[/ATTACH]

hold this down firmly and cut your edge [ATTACH]115741.IPB[/ATTACH]



The cut whatever shape you need [ATTACH]115742.IPB[/ATTACH]

the repeat this for any other area of the board you want , I want a bit of a dip so I'm just using the corners [ATTACH]115743.IPB[/ATTACH]

then add pva and spread it and place your pieces [ATTACH]115744.IPB[/ATTACH]

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and use a heavy weight , I use a book and leave it to dry [ATTACH]115746.IPB[/ATTACH]

once this is dry you can add other bits to make the ground uneven

[Guest]

Annoyed I missed this thread so far, it's a bit late now to watch but it's really impressive. Love the work, the painting is excellent. Look forward to the completed build/dio thread.

[Alan 45]

Cheers dougie I'm glad to have you on board all be it for the credits

[flyjoe180]

Impressive work so far Alan.