What's on the Bench 2024

[Waspie]

A mate of mine asked me to recreate something like this:

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He gave me these donor vehicles:

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First job was to add the extra wheels:

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Then I built the basic structure:

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A bit of trimming here & there once it's all dry and I'll be ready to add some detail.

You do like a challenge as well as a change of direction Andy.

[Andy T]

You do like a challenge as well as a change of direction Andy.

Indeed. Variety keeps it interesting.

Next job is assembling a 3d printed showmans caravan :tears-of-joy:

[Jim R]

That does indeed look a challenge Andy. I'm sure you'll make a fine job of it and your mate will be more than happy.

[Waspie]

Don't worry, it won't stay that way for long!

I have another 50 odd in the garage... to be honest, it's far too many

Oh it will!
AND you be just mentioned why.
Too much choice would probably end up with me never completing anything.
For me, one or two is better. :thumb2:

[Guest]

I just sprayed the loan-Jagdtigers:

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Both Tamiya XF-88 Dark Yellow 2 all over, though one of the two will be camouflaged later.

[Lee Drennen]

Last of the little blokes for a while. Oathmark 28mm Orc archers by North Star. D-Day group build beckons…..
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I’ll post more pictures on the finished figures forum. https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threa...th-star.43432/
Look there if you want to see more of them. Any questions, just ask.

Very nice Tim

[Lee Drennen]

A mate of mine asked me to recreate something like this:

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He gave me these donor vehicles:

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First job was to add the extra wheels:

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Then I built the basic structure:

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A bit of trimming here & there once it's all dry and I'll be ready to add some detail.

Awesome

[Tim Marlow]

Very nice Tim

Cheers Lee :thumb2:

[Andy T]

Simple Lego jig helping me to cut three identical rectangles, and the Dspiae scribing tape I bought recently is proving invaluable:

[Guest]

I’ve been doing some more spraying on the Jagdtigers I have in my care. First the Porsche one, on which I’ve added highlights with a sand colour:

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And the other one, which is now in camouflage plus highlights:

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[Tim Marlow]

Just a quick build while I’m waiting for the GP to start…..

Took about three sessions. Lovely little kit, and, not knowing much about the subject I’m not overly worried about accuracy. There is another one in the pack that I’ll work through before paint.

Should bolster my “elite“ 21st panzer division German gaming army…..apparently it had over thirty of these on its books.
May go for very worn panzer grey, which this “might” be….

Allows me to use it for earlier periods if I so desire as well.

[Andy T]

Another one finished for my mate and his 1/50 fairground collection





I'm not keen on the skylights myself so I haven't fixed them down. He can add them himself if he wants.

[vizenz]

Fantastic scratch build job. The truck looks like it was purchased - like a diecast model. How did you get all the recesses in the plastic panels? Do you have a special tool for this?

[Stefee]

Very very convincing build that absolutely looks the part. Love it.

[Andy T]

Fantastic scratch build job. The truck looks like it was purchased - like a diecast model. How did you get all the recesses in the plastic panels? Do you have a special tool for this?

Thanks to you both.

I scribed the lines using this set, which has different width blades:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scriber-Gundam-Carved-Cutting-FancyWhoop/dp/B08G4P82JK/ref=asc_df_B08G4P82JK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463094615488&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5667624800117270142&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007064&hvtargid=pla-959392098418&psc=1&mcid=684e39a6378a3f35bcec5f7f7f270cad

To keep the lines straight I follow along some tape. Many types can be used but I've found this specific Dspiae tape to be better than anything else I've tried. It also has 1mm markings along it's length to help with keeping things equal or square and has a great adhesive that sticks well but can be removed & reused.

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/8mm-adhesive-backed-tape-measure-with-hard-edges-30m-dspiae-cg-08-p11416/