T34/85 Tank in a village 1/35 Scale

[JR]

As Andrew says, maybe double sided tape would work? But you are probably sorted now. Looking forward to the result

Neil, think that will be next, below is a section close up of a piece of blue foam, dragged with a wire brush as seen on UTUBE, although not fully painted I don'r even like it now. Too flat, looks more like a wood grain.



I bit too close so a thumb nail

You could always try this technique John ….

This dates to before I was born, and as far as I know Pendon museum is still being worked on…..with Roy’s original work still state of the art….

Love the video Tim, Management wasn't even asked asked about a donation as I value my life !:smiling3: and mine is lacking.

Just a thought, to 'bunch' the reeds together, how about sewing them?

Hi Gerry, thank you, I tied some of the matting and it does well, better than applying glue to the ends as you end up with a hard lump. Might well try that again with the double sided tape.

Excellent work 453.
If it helps, can I post up a picture of the stuff I use for 'thatching'?
It might be of some use to you for a future project - and it's free! Well, dirt cheap anyway......

570

570 post away please. Of course if it comes from the head of the current Mrs Ron and she is willing -----------

Thanks all , tomorrow it is then, double sided tape, some brush hairs tried together and away we go .:nerd:

[spanner570]

Thanks 453....

As you show only too well when dioramaringing, it's great fun trying various methods to attain the desired results.

I hope these pickies showing my method might be of some use in future projects.

These 1/72 roofs are done with ordinary beige gardening twine. No reason why it couldn't be used for 1/35 or any other scale. I tried for ages to use summat that looked like a thatch until I nicked the brides 'String'! I simply glued it on some old card and then to tidy it up I added some tie-downs using ordinary sewing thread glued onto the thatch as on my Rorke's Drift storehouse.



This WW2 Belarus dwelling outhouse roof is the same stuff, but roughly laid, as I intended to smash it up by pushing through it with my thumb anyway......


Cheap as chips and easy to use.....Well recommended.

Your servant
Jack Straw M.P. (Ret.)

[JR]

Thanks 453....

As you show only too well when dioramaringing, it's great fun trying various methods to attain the desired results.

I hope these pickies showing my method might be of some use in future projects.

These 1/72 roofs are done with ordinary beige gardening twine. No reason why it couldn't be used for 1/35 or any other scale. I tried for ages to use summat that looked like a thatch until I nicked the brides 'String'! I simply glued it on some old card and then to tidy it up I added some tie-downs using ordinary sewing thread glued onto the thatch as on my Rorke's Drift storehouse.
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This WW2 Belarusa dwelling outhouse roof is the same stuff, but roughly laid, as I intended to smash it up by pushing through it with my thumb anyway......
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Cheap as chips and easy to use.....Well recommended.

Your servant
Jack Straw M.P. (Ret.)

Dear Jack Straw M.P ( Ret.)

Thank you for your recent correspondence.
I was very interested in the photos of your holiday homes showing the structure of the roofing. I was very impressed with the first one, however was the second one the one that suffered damage in the recent storms, as it looked in a rather dilapidated state .
I do hope to be able to replicate one like the first photo shows as I have been busy watching videos on U Tube of actual thatching .
Unfortunately here in Broadmoor I am currently under a fire watch due to the kitchens having been burnt down and any material anything like thatch is banned . I do have access to brush head material and be attempting to use this later today .
Yours

Eric Matchhead .

Bed 9
Broadmoor .

[spanner570]

Dear Jack Straw M.P ( Ret.)

Thank you for your recent correspondence.
I was very interested in the photos of your holiday homes showing the structure of the roofing. I was very impressed with the first one, however was the second one the one that suffered damage in the recent storms, as it looked in a rather dilapidated state .
I do hope to be able to replicate one like the first photo shows as I have been busy watching videos on U Tube of actual thatching .
Unfortunately here in Broadmoor I am currently under a fire watch due to the kitchens having been burnt down and any material anything like thatch is banned . I do have access to brush head material and be attempting to use this later today .
Yours

Eric Matchhead .

Bed 9
Broadmoor .

Dear E. (Swan Vesta) Matchhead.

Thank you for your reply.
I am glad my holiday homes were of interest to you and yes, the one in Belarus is in need of a bit of t.l.c. I hope to engage my African connections asap. At the moment they are all very busy helping out on the beaches of Northern France.........

I am sorry to read you are currently under close scrutiny (about time too) I trust it will be for a short time only.

As we arranged recently by using Morse Code along the Hospital central heating pipes, your fresh supply of Swan Vesta matches will be delivered to your cell window at 23.30 tomorrow. (Thurs.) Please ensure your window is open as the drone needs access to your cell.

However, I notice from your above address, you are no longer in a ward. Are you the clown that has his bed in the middle of the Hospital allotment, and is surrounded by barbed wire? Please confirm, as we don't want to deliver the goods to the wrong place ( Matron's office perhaps)

Your Servant.
The Superior Match.
Capt. (Strike me quickly) Webb.

[spanner570]

"Matron, Matchhead has been at it again!"

"Find him and bring him to ME!"

[JR]

Dear E. (Swan Vesta) Matchhead.

Thank you for your reply.
I am glad my holiday homes were of interest to you and yes, the one in Belarus is in need of a bit of t.l.c. I hope to engage my African connections asap. At the moment they are all very busy helping out on the beaches of Northern France.........

I am sorry to read you are currently under close scrutiny (about time too) I trust it will be for a short time only.

As we arranged recently by using Morse Code along the Hospital central heating pipes, your fresh supply of Swan Vesta matches will be delivered to your cell window at 23.30 tomorrow. (Thurs.) Please ensure your window is open as the drone needs access to your cell.

However, I notice from your above address, you are no longer in a ward. Are you the clown that has his bed in the middle of the Hospital allotment, and is surrounded by barbed wire? Please confirm, as we don't want to deliver the goods to the wrong place ( Matron's office perhaps)

Your Servant.
The Superior Match.
Capt. (Strike me quickly) Webb.

Dear Mr Webb.
Thank you for your letter of the 08/12/2012.

I have been moved from the allotments back to my old cell. block c bed 9 , next to Paul E, he was in bed 11 but since his last attempt he has been confined to a straight jacket and moved to bed 10.
The window will be open to allow the Owl in and out . He brings in some tasty morsels during the night. Must go now as due a visit from Matron.
Not had change to model as have been on line to a lady somewhere in India who is now completely confused. She was trying to tell me how to change my pass word by telling the site I had forgotten the original . This I did and the site open up in my account, no chance to change the pass word. To change the pass word you had to give the existing one, which of course I don't have.

[spanner570]

...crystal clear old chap.
Don't you just love call centres.
570

[minitnkr]

Escape failure due to bribed aide not coming through. Have been practicing getting out of this jacket. Trying to get it down to under a minute.

[Jim R]

Oh John - call centres in India. You have virtually no chance of getting any kind of satisfaction. I feel for you :angry::cold-sweat::confounded:
Jim

[JR]

...crystal clear old chap.
Don't you just love call centres.
570

In answer to your "Don't you just love call centres." NO !:smiling3:

[JR]

Escape failure due to bribed aide not coming through. Have been practicing getting out of this jacket. Trying to get it down to under a minute.

Well done Paul, but could pl;ease refer from shouting IAM FREE each time you release one arm.:smiling:

[JR]

Oh John - call centres in India. You have virtually no chance of getting any kind of satisfaction. I feel for you :angry::cold-sweat::confounded:
Jim

Jim a simple request has turned into something no one seems to be able to answer. Each time I type " new pass word " it connects me to the site, but doesn't show the one they say I used. Even tried it on the phone to see if it works that way, still no. Can you write to them, NO Could I ring, that woulds be about as helpful .

[JR]

Now going to lie down .

[JR]

Success, yes I managed to do it linking two accounts together. Like most things I don't normally give in. The problem was another with another account .

[Jim R]

That's great John. I find things like that are so frustrating and make me angry.
Jim