discussion GREECE 1942 1/72 DIO.

[eddiesolo]

Have been working on a little dio of Greece in 1942. Nothing spectacular, just a square board.

It has plaster cast columns, distressed, tiles added of various sizes, walling, rocks etc. Has been primed, then painted in scrumble varnish, this has been left till tacky and a cream emulsion added-this has been dragged down then a soft toothbrush has been used to enhance the look. A grey filter was and then a tan filter wash has been added. I looks shiny as it is still drying.

Once dry it will have some more highlights added and then one or two 1/72 Tigers added just trundling past.

Si

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[Alan 45]

I like that mate nice and neglected

 

[Guest]

This looks brilliant Si! I like it mate

 

[Guest]

That's a nice base Si, not something we see very often.

Not sure I'd use Tigers though, to the best of my knowledge they weren't deployed in Greece being needed on more active fronts.

 

[monica]

very nice looking base Si, do like the concept of it ,nice to see some much diffidence well done

 

[john i am]

Nice ruins there Si will look great with the addition of the tigers

 

[Guest]

I always know when I see eddiesolo at the start of a dio it is going to be great and I have not been disappointed great work Si

 

[flyjoe180]

Good job on the ruins Si.

 

[eddiesolo]

That's a nice base Si, not something we see very often.Not sure I'd use Tigers though, to the best of my knowledge they weren't deployed in Greece being needed on more active fronts.

I think you are correct Patrick, will see if I can do a Panzer III or similar.

Glad you like it though.

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

Thanks guys, hopefully it will dry soon and then it will be highlighted, and then I shall start on the tank/s.

Si

 

[aaron]

I think you are correct Patrick, will see if I can do a Panzer III or similar.Glad you like it though.

Si

Can't go wrong with a 3 mate, they were everywhere at every stage.

 

[eddiesolo]

UPDATE:

Added some highlights and some foliage, edged the board in black and calling the base finished.

Si

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[Alan 45]

Beautiful decay mate looks spot on

 

[eddiesolo]

Beautiful decay mate looks spot on

Ta Al, next stop is the tank...when it arrives.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Ta Al, next stop is the tank...when it arrives.Si

Have you gone with the panzer III ?

 

[eddiesolo]

Have you gone with the panzer III ?

Yes, plus some figures! I hope this works Alan...I'm taking an awful risk.

I shall use the Tigers for something else.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Yes, plus some figures! I hope this works Alan...I'm taking an awful risk.I shall use the Tigers for something else.

Si

Why wouldn't it work , the III will look much better and more authentic I don't see any problems

 

[eddiesolo]

I either do figures okay...or more often than not they look like a melon up the bum...I suppose in 1/72 doesn't really mind though as it is more highlights.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

I either do figures okay...or more often than not they look like a melon up the bum...I suppose in 1/72 doesn't really mind though as it is more highlights.Si

1/72 will look good as unless your five inches from them the detail isn't going to show and I think if you over compensate on the detail so you can see it it looks out of scale

 

[spanner570]

Top work on those columns Si. Really nice effect.

If you're at all worried about the finished figures ( I don't see why mind) do what I do....Paint them, then sprinkle them lightly with polyfilla powder and blow off the excess.....instand Greek dust!! This method hides a multitude of sins - certainly in my case!