Gecko 1/35 Supacat ATMP

[Guest]

The frame could stand being a bit smaller as maybe there's a bit too much free space

I think it looks fine this way: the two empty corners don’t detract from what’s going on, and by having all the action on a diagonal through the frame, it kind of focuses things on the casualty. It’s too easy to do a Verlinden and pile stuff in all empty corners just so they’re not.

[outrunner]

Andy, I think the frame size is OK for what you have, you don't really want it to look overcrowded. Very nice work by the way.

Andy.

[Guest]

Thanks chaps, I think you're right.

By the time I've added the missing stuff, like the casualties body armour & pack, helmet for the bearded guy, and the two weapons I'm short, there ought to be plenty going on.

Probably some baggage on the vehicle too, just for good measure!

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Coming on a treat. Composition looks fine within the frame. Using picture frames sizes will always have some element of compromise. The main thing is you're enjoying yourself.
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks Jim.

I decided to tackle the antenna this morning. I'd already lost the kit tripod section, so started by making one out of 0.4 mm wire, adding the kit part I had left, and the etch reflector.

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Then a central piece of wire to hold the etch directors. I started out using 2mm plasticard shims to keep the spacing consistent, but they just made it even more fiddly, so I eyeballed it instead. Not quite perfect, but way better than I was expecting to manage!

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And one for scale (more for the Instagram heathens :smiling5: )

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I'm going to let the glue set up well on that while I have a lie down!

[minitnkr]

A snoozle w/liedown is definitly called for.PaulE

[Steve Brodie]

looking very neat

[Lee Drennen]

Andy. Some more nice updates

[Guest]

Thanks Steve & Lee.

The antenna got primed and painted pretty much straight away. I wanted it done so I could hide it somewhere safe rather than plonking something on top of it lol.

If I can't find it when the time comes, it's right at the back of my top shelf :smiling5:

[Allen Dewire]

This baby is really taking on a great look Andy! Nice layout, good looking figures and that antenna, it's the hammer!!! You are definitely living up to your name Scratchy. Take a bow Sir, you deserve it.....

Prost
Allen

PS, Drink a cold one to celebrate your fine work too!!!

[Guest]

Cheers Allen, glad you like it.

I've primed up a couple more bits but am now taking a break for a few days. An hour at most in a cold shed after work is not my idea of fun, especially now the nights are so dark.

I'm hoping to relocate to a room in the house while I do all of the brush painting. Trouble is, the wife is in the middle of restoring a 1960's Parker Knoll easy chair, so I'll have to share the space with a load of sandpaper, Danish oil, foam, fabric and Lord knows what else :smiling2:

[outrunner]

Great work with the PE there Andy, if working alongside the wife and upholstery you will need to watch out for the dreaded fluff on the paintwork.
:smiling5:

Andy.

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Well done with the antenna. Very neat. I share a workroom with my wife. She is into all things sewing and knitting. Fluff is a constant problem :smiling5:
Jim

[Guest]

Ah thanks, I'll bear the fluff issue in mind :smiling5:

[Steve Jones]

Beautiful work Andy. You really are up there with the best of them with your braille scale work. Lovely to see