discussion Mini-Art French Cafe 1/35 scale.

[john i am]

Hi folks here we have the beginnings of a Diorama.


I really liked the look of this little French cafe so I guess it'll have to be based somewhere in France but what part?


The building will be completed first vehicles and figures will be added later.


I am open to any suggestions help or advice on the location of the cafe and contents of vehicles and figures. Any input will be greatly appreciated.


Many thanks John


More later.........................................


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[john i am]

Phew lots of trimming on this but main structure of the cafe done.


Cheers John


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[Guest]

Nice start John, looking forward to following this build mate

 

[Guest]

I am quite fond of these MiniArt buildings. Not done this one so really pleased to see it being built.

 

[Guest]

I'll be following this John.

 

[monica]

real nice John ,do like the look of this one,and plus like the posters you get as well,


I have done a few miniart ones,


keep your off cuts of plastic to use when putting both half's of the walls together,


they can be a little tricky ,the first time doing,just take your time,and look ,think,before


gluing,have a look on there site page has some very good tips fr making them,


will look real forward to seeing the progress on this one,


maybe some were close to the seaside,or a village inland more,

 

[papa 695]

Nice start John I'm going to watch this

 

[PaulTRose]

only ever done one miniart building, thoroughly enjoyed it even though my skills were lacking to do it justice


look forward to seeing you progress with this

 

[Pikeman]

Hi folks here we have the beginnings of a Diorama.
I really liked the look of this little French cafe so I guess it'll have to be based somewhere in France but what part?


The building will be completed first vehicles and figures will be added later.


I am open to any suggestions help or advice on the location of the cafe and contents of vehicles and figures. Any input will be greatly appreciated.


Many thanks John


More later.........................................


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Hi John


I built the 1/35 mini art French farmyard kit some time back.


Great kits I think but not the easiest to put together.


I will be watching this one all the way.

 

[john i am]

Hi everyone a small update. Roughly put together as a dry fit before glueing and if I'm honest for the money I payed £17 I'm not to impressed with the fit and quality it could and should be better at this price. But I feel with some TLC and time something decent might come from it Hopefully! But for now I'll not be recommending it.


Onward and upward


Thanks for looking in cheers John


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[Guest]

Looking good John, I've put a few of these together, and the fit is an issue, but once you get over this, they do look the part and add something to any diorama/scene.


Looking forward to seeing more of your build and how it turns out mate.

 

[monica]

I,m liking this one a lot ,John,I know there a pain in the butt with fit,


but they do look good I thing and your doing a great job so far,

 

[Guest]

MiniArt have released a video showing the full build and paint of this, 17 minutes long and well worth a look

 

[john i am]

MiniArt have released a video showing the full build and paint of this, 17 minutes long and well worth a look

Cheers everyone for the comments. Thanks for the link Graham and I already had this book marked from you tube as I came across it the other week while surfing the internet . It was the video that gave me the inspiration to build the French Cafe and I'll be doing my best to replicate it.


Many thanks for help advice and guidance more later.........................


"Monkey see Monkey do" .


Cheers John

 

[john i am]

Hi folks tiny update.


All primed ready for some colours More later................ TFLI cheers John


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[monica]

well done john I do like this one,your done a great job of it,

 

[Guest]

Looks good to me. These things do take some work but once you have done a few, they are not a problem to build, just need making not just putting together.

 

[eddiesolo]

Nice start John.

 

[Guest]

Looks good from here.

 

[Pikeman]

Hi folks tiny update.
All primed ready for some colours More later................ TFLI cheers John


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Looking great so far John,keep up the good work