Just a mini Vietnam era Diorama......

[The Smythe Meister]

Very nice precision work Andy.

Looking forward very much to see how you tackle the diorama.

Laurie

Hi Laurie,excellent to see you Sir:thumb2:,
Thanks very much for that,the Diorama will be a first for me in this theater,i know what i`m wanting the scene to look like,and have ordered several things to help,it`s just....... if i can do it!! :dizzy:
Andy

[The Smythe Meister]

A very early good morning Mr Smith .
Do like the technical "The top bit was jammed onto the bottom bit " speak.:smiling3: Such an eloquent description.
The figures look ok, the drivers esp so. Paint wise I think the tank is top notch .
Love to Rach .

Cheers John:thumb2:,
Ya no us down ere mate..... we`re well idiocated wiv the England speak..... in fact sum uv us kin use the nue fingled barterin fing dat is nown as Groats:thumb2:,
The wench says "Thank you Lord",and is doffing her cap and tugging her forelock to you as we speak!!:smiling5:
Andy

[The Smythe Meister]

Now then Guys,it`s been a very slow rate of progress,but it`s getting there!!
With this build i have now got to a stage where one thing has to lead to another,the Gunner Figure being a case in point.......

That`s `im up there,i`m not very good with figs,but starting to enjoy them more!
:smiling5:After glancing at the book on Patton`s that i posted on "Latest Acquisitions",i realised that the kit idea of adding BOTH 50 cal guns,(Barrel poking out of Copula,and Full on MG sat atop Same Copula),was a no no! They had just the ONE 50Cal,normally in the Copula,but some commanders had them removed,and refitted atop,as the copula was too cramped,armed,(See what i did there?!!:tears-of-joy,with my new knowledge,i cut off the Copula barrel,drilled out the hole,and painted it up......
:thumb2:

At the same time i drilled the hole for the new mount,cut off a bit of tube,glued and stuck it in place,at the same time i added some colour for the Vision lenses and the Main gun`s Jacket.You can also see a lot of other stowage bits i`ve whacked on :thumb2:,
Cheers for looking in,i`ll be back with a picture heavy post in about 10 mins!!
Cheers for now ,
Andy

[Tim Marlow]

Going well Andy.

[Steve Jones]

Totally missed this one Smiffy. I will sneak in the back and watch in awe. Great figure work my friend. Keep it comin

[The Smythe Meister]

.....OKAY THEN...... Ready for this assault on your Peepers?!!........ (I doubt it!!).....:tears-of-joy:
I thought i`d put the "Close ups" first!!:flushed:........
THAT Figure in situ....... which i have to admit wasn`t a doddle!!......

The whole thing,(Well,so far),From Right to Left.......

Rear end view......

Tother side........

.....And finally,the business view.........

HA!!.... Not too scary yet,HOWEVER,i have more stowage to add,another Tanker figure,and obviously it`ll be more weathered all over!
Currently mind,i`m fairly happy with how it`s going,as always mind,i`m open to all of your thoughts,hints,tips,ideas..... or plain old abuse!!:thumb2:
Cheers for now,
Andy

[scottie3158]

Looking good Andy

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely stuff....the figure was worth the effort!

[GerryW]

Very nice - wish I could do figures!

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking good Andy

Cheers Scottie,much appreciated :thumb2: ,
I must admit,it seems rude not calling you "Paul" these days..... HOWEVER,after all the years i`ve "Known you",..... i`ve only just been able to stop putting the old Austin Powers ref i ALWAYS used to use of "DAWG" after your name!!:dizzy:
Andy

[The Smythe Meister]

Lovely stuff....the figure was worth the effort!

Thanks very much Tim,
When i got that figure,(Although he was just one of the three i want to use on this build),I instantly wanted to make the most of him,it just seemed TOO much of a good sculpt to treat casually!
..... and being someone who`s very challenged with painting figures,I`m well chuffed how he turned out..... and fitted in,(Eventually!!),on the build:thumb2:,
Andy

[scottie3158]

Cheers Scottie,much appreciated :thumb2: ,
I must admit,it seems rude not calling you "Paul" these days..... HOWEVER,after all the years i`ve "Known you",..... i`ve only just been able to stop putting the old Austin Powers ref i ALWAYS used to use of "DAWG" after your name!!:dizzy:
Andy

Lol I like the DAWG

[The Smythe Meister]

Very nice - wish I could do figures!

Thank you Gerry,
But believe me,just to get to the stage that i`m at now,(and seriously,it`s taken me YEARS of practice),is all down to hints,tips,and friendly advice from people such as are on this site,
I am by no means at all an accomplished figure painter..... more an Armour Guy who paints tankers/pioneers to populate his Dios,but it`s nice to get better at it,as and when.
All i can say is mate,keep plugging away.... it`s boring advice,but it really is the only way!.... It sure ain`t rocket science.... but it`s a dedicated persuit!!:thumb2:
Andy

[The Smythe Meister]

Lol I like the DAWG

Scottie DAWG it is then,from here on in!!

[GerryW]

Thank you Gerry,
But believe me,just to get to the stage that i`m at now,(and seriously,it`s taken me YEARS of practice),is all down to hints,tips,and friendly advice from people such as are on this site,
I am by no means at all an accomplished figure painter..... more an Armour Guy who paints tankers/pioneers to populate his Dios,but it`s nice to get better at it,as and when.
All i can say is mate,keep plugging away.... it`s boring advice,but it really is the only way!.... It sure ain`t rocket science.... but it`s a dedicated persuit!!:thumb2:
Andy

Now got some figures to experiment with :thumb2: