Nice paintwork Tim, does take a while when you're working on 10 figures but worth in the end 
What's on the Bench 2024
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Coming along great Tim, although two of the horses still look a bit wooden... 
I don't use the camera icon myself, I find the paperclip one to be a bit more logical and straightforward.
I don't use the camera icon myself, I find the paperclip one to be a bit more logical and straightforward.
Still master of the little people Tim 
Nice paintwork Tim, does take a while when you're working on 10 figures but worth in the end
Cheers Steven. Usually goes quicker than this, but I can’t seem to develop a rhythm on them.
Coming along great Tim, although two of the horses still look a bit wooden...
I don't use the camera icon myself, I find the paperclip one to be a bit more logical and straightforward.
Cheers Andy. I think their mates are tunnelling out under my wet palette
Camera icon was the one that gave issues, but is working again now using the paper clip. My fault for not posting enough probably
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Still master of the little people Tim
Thanks Jim. I think they are mastering me though……
Something I've always wanted to do:
Base coat is more or less there. Some touching up to do and then weathering. Like a moron, I've forgotten the PE railings I've bought, so I'll have to be really careful with the CA. Having never done a 350 vessel before, I bought something cheaper to practice on:
It's probably not a good comparison...
Base coat is more or less there. Some touching up to do and then weathering. Like a moron, I've forgotten the PE railings I've bought, so I'll have to be really careful with the CA. Having never done a 350 vessel before, I bought something cheaper to practice on:
It's probably not a good comparison...
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Well, I've got to this stage but have run into my usual creative block. The scene definitely needs more detail adding, but I don't know what, and all attempts at creating a dust cloud just look rubbish 
Yet another one for the back burner I think, alongside my Comet & Pibber, hoping that inspiration will come one day.
I'm very happy with the Chinook itself, but I feel like the base is lacking
Yet another one for the back burner I think, alongside my Comet & Pibber, hoping that inspiration will come one day.
I'm very happy with the Chinook itself, but I feel like the base is lacking
Great idea Andy and it's worked. I haven't a clue how you'd go about creating a dust cloud.
I understand your doubts but in 1:1 scale there would be nothing on the ground during a lift of a container. Probably the loadmaster would be controlling the load from the Chinook looking down from one of the side doors. Maybe some dead bushes, even a stray dog or two could be there running away scared or some very heavy and low lying object that the rotors downwash cannot move. If I get some more brilliant idea I'll be glad to contribute. Your effort and your results deserve the "final touch".
Andy,
Personally I think your doing yourself and injustice I think the scene looks great the only thing that may be missing is the people on the ground but they have already withdrawn to a safe distance.
Personally I think your doing yourself and injustice I think the scene looks great the only thing that may be missing is the people on the ground but they have already withdrawn to a safe distance.
That looks really great Andy, loved the idea and you made it all work 
I don't think the base is lacking, you're probably to hard on yourself.
A figure blowing in the wind might give it some scale but might be too close for safety... Or somethink like a smooking flare on the ground... Some tiny bushes or rocks? I'm sure you'll figure it out! Well done, Cheers
I don't think the base is lacking, you're probably to hard on yourself. A figure blowing in the wind might give it some scale but might be too close for safety... Or somethink like a smooking flare on the ground... Some tiny bushes or rocks? I'm sure you'll figure it out! Well done, Cheers
Thank you all.
That's probably why nothing I add looks quite right, because, as you say, the area would be pretty clear in real life too.
That's probably why nothing I add looks quite right, because, as you say, the area would be pretty clear in real life too.
How about dirt/patch of tall grass swept in a fan pattern away from prop wash?
That's an idea. I hadn't even thought about plants with it being the desert, but that might work well. Thanks.
Maybe I'll expand on Scotties suggestion too and have a couple of guys sheltering behind the second container (if there's room)
Maybe I'll expand on Scotties suggestion too and have a couple of guys sheltering behind the second container (if there's room)
This is a lovely looking model Jack.
Andy. It's quite amazing what you have created here. As regards the dust cloud. Grab the nearest person you can find with a Vape. Get them to blow the smoke over the model while you snap a few pictures for the album. Job done.
Ssh, she might hear you.
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