big mole scratchbuild

[Guest]

Hi guys,


as you can see I have been underground for 3 weeks, completing my large scale scratch build of the mole from thunderbirds ( as if most of you did not know ) a full scratch build no kit parts or mouldlings ,those wheels and tracks were a bit of a pain but worth the effort. the model is approx 30 inches long 14 inches high and 9 inches wide. the spiral nose was done using das modeling clay a great material to use. The model will be on display at TRANSPORT MODELS OF PRESTON from next week pop in and take a look at her in daylight she has been underground for a while. Let me know what you think and be honest this will help improve my next model project.


regards Barrie ( the old underground guy )

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[eddiesolo]

Ah yeah! Baz is back with another stunning scratch build...top work as ever Barrie.

[Guest]

Fantastic scratchbuilding work there Barrie, I could never do anything like that.


But now I know where my draughts set went! :P

[papa 695]

Great work Barrie I think you have captured the mole spot on stunning work

[Snowman]

uh...........


I'm speechless!! That is simply amazing!!

[Guest]

thank you gentlemen one and all, no draught sets were harmed in the building process, and YES MR Dubster 72


you could do something like this, I have no technical tools casting equipment just a steel ruler, compass model knife pencil and a pair of dividers for measuring ema glue plasticard and time and patience, nothing complicated


in fact here are a few build images to show you what I mean.


regards Barrie ( the old guy )

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[monica]

Fantastic scratch building ,lost for words of how you do ,it all,


just stunning Barrie

[Guest]

Fantastic scratch building ,lost for words of how you do ,it all,
just stunning Barrie

Hello Monica


well I do it because I love doing it, looking at a subject then breaking it down into easy pieces then making all the small parts then sticking it all together, most of the shapes are boxes (long or short ) tubes and cones. everyone thinks its hard to do but I assure you I have no fancy work tools and I just try to break things down into simple bits. The wheels on the mole are just circles then a width piece added then an edge part the small slices of hexagon rod for bolts the centre is a warm up piece of plastic held over a humbrol tin lid then the handle of a round file pushed into it to form the dome easy. here are some more build up images which may show there is nothing technical just cutting straight and glue everything together. the main body of the mole is just big tubes stuck together. I hope this helps give it a go just build what ever you want, the principal applies to everything.


best regards Barrie ( the old guy )

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[Guest]

Stunning work Baz, very skillful modelling, love it.

[Guest]

Stunning work Baz, very skillful modelling, love it.

Thank you Steve,


I suppose the best skill I have is not cutting my fingers, I am NOT that skillful I have just been building models for a long time and with age comes experience, ( I sound like a karate master or something ).


anyway as I told Monica its just a matter of breaking down the shapes then sticking lots of bits together, and I always look at what other people have done and learn tips from them. I have also made many models which have not turned out very well but each time I learn something from them.


Have a go at something I just love to build models.


best regards Barrie ( the old guy )

[Guest]

Wow that's some scratch building very good work

[geegad]

Wow stunning scratch building my mind boggles a the thought of doing this

[Guest]

Lovely build,brings back many good memories of my childhood ,rushing home from school to watch the likes of Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.

[Guest]

Wow! Magnificent scratch build work simply magnificent!

[Guest]

Once again thank you one and all for your kind and positive comments they will push me on to even better models in the future, if I can be of help with anyone having a go at scratchbuilding please let me know.


regards Barrie ( the old guy )