scotties KFZ 70 and 7.62cm F.K39(r)

[CarolsHusband]

Fantastic. Very impressive.

[scottie3158]

I wasn't 100% happy with my previous base so decided to re do it. I also wanted to try out some snow effects as it is something I have never done before.
The scene I was trying to achieve was frozen ground so no thick sticky mud and snow still laying around, the passing traffic has removed the snow before it froze. I have used model scenics snow not sure I like it the snow flakes are very large, or more likely I haven't used it properly. There will be a couple of figures added which I will be working on shortly.

I think it looks a little better, I would appreciate some feedback as to the snow and overall appearance as not sure it is right.













cheers
Scottie

[Neil Merryweather]

I wouldn't DARE to criticize- it's wonderful to look at

[minitnkr]

I agree w/your assessment. The flakes are too large. PaulE

[GerryW]

I'm with yourself and Paul - it's looking out of scale - never done anything like this, so couldn't suggest any reasons for it coming out like that.

[Tim Marlow]

It’s good Scottie, but personally I preferred the earlier base. It’s simplicity focused attention on the build. With this one the waggon obscures the gun and the downward slope of the prime mover looks a little awkward. I think the snow looks OK though,

[Andy Belsey]

Excellent!
Andy

[scottie3158]

I wouldn't DARE to criticize- it's wonderful to look at

Thanks Neil very kind mate.

I agree w/your assessment. The flakes are too large. PaulE

I'm with yourself and Paul - it's looking out of scale - never done anything like this, so couldn't suggest any reasons for it coming out like that.
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Paul/Gerry,
I think I will revisit it and see what I can do to improve it.

[scottie3158]

It’s good Scottie, but personally I preferred the earlier base. It’s simplicity focused attention on the build. With this one the waggon obscures the gun and the downward slope of the prime mover looks a little awkward. I think the snow looks OK though,

Tim now you mention it I think your totally right thank you for thoughts.

[scottie3158]

Thanks to the great and honest feed back I have altered it again. The wooden wagon is gone moving the focus back to the vehicle and gun. The scene is now a lot better. I removed a lot of the scenic snow and used bicarbinate of soda which is a lot finer. Time will tell if it yellows. But on the plus point I don't think the scenic snow was at fault I think I hadn't given it enough time to dry between applications so I will give it another go at a later date. Finally some foot prints were left in the snow for the figures I will be adding and some fresh snow added to the pole.

Again I would appreciate your feed back.









cheers
Scottie

[BattleshipBob]

Truly superb Paul, having trouble with all those cracking bases lol

[scottie3158]

Truly superb Paul, having trouble with all those cracking bases lol

Thank you Bob, this one has been a real tester as the first time using snow effects, Mr Race seems to make it look easy.

[Mini Me]

Looks good Scottie......Don't think I'd change a thing on this one. Rick H. :thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Looks good Scottie......Don't think I'd change a thing on this one. Rick H. :thumb2:

Rick, Thanks mate I'm so glad you said that

[minitnkr]

Now that looks like real snow. Top stuff Scottie. PaulE