discussion Non GB GB spitfire

[Guest]

Cheers Colin, looking at the photos again i've decided to get myself a decent camera, i don't think my phone camera cuts it on these small close shots. Knowing less about cameras than i do about spitfires (not a lot). Is it macro or something to take close up shots??

Cheers

Darren

 

[Guest]

All my pics are taken with an old Kodak DX6340 3.1M using the close up application.

Tony..

 

[spanner570]

Cracking model Darren, I do like the damage, not over done just enough.....Don't you just luuuurve a good ploughed field? lol

This will look the dog's when complete and judging by your progress and getting a pilot, that shouldn't be long now.

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Guest]

Cheers Ron, sort of nicked your idea when it came to thinking of something soft to land on, did think of a flock of sheep but couldn't find the cotton wool:cheesygrin:, pilot fitted in lovely ta.

Got to figure out how to make a field of wheat now:thinking:

Cheers

Darren

 

[spanner570]

I can't take the credit for the ploughed field. I first saw it on one of John's (Centurion3RTR) cracking armour dioramas.

Glad the pilot fitted O.K.

I think it was Dave (gern) or Scott (Noble) who has a great way of making grass ect. I think it was some sort of carpet pile. I'm sure someone will post about it!

Ron

 

[Guest]

Had a sneaky hour in the shed so did a little more to the spitfire, stuck the canopy on and weathered the exhausts a little.

As the plane is coming in shot up and losing oil i thought it may smoke a bit so added some.

Have test fitted it to the base that needs a lot more work.

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Cheers for looking

Darren

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[Guest]

Thats a nice peice of work mate, stunnung. well don.

Andy

 

[Centurion3RTR]

That is awesome, love the base. Five from me.

Have fun, John

 

[Guest]

Cheers Andy and John, will be happier when i get the base finished, just wanted to try it for size.

 

[spanner570]

Looking good Darren, very neat little diorama too. Just the right proportions.

Ron

 

[Guest]

Just another little update, finished the painting on the base and just got to make a frame to go round it, looking for a suitable piece of hardwood on site but apart from that its done, really enjoyed my first GB non GB thingummy but i think i'll stick to 1/35 armour or bigger, 1/72 is just a tad small for my clumsy fingers. I'll stick some proper pictures up on the completed section once i find the camera.

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Thanks all for the help and encouragement with this build.

Darren

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[spanner570]

Clumsy fingers?...Nuts!

You have produced a very nice diorama, so don't belittle your efforts.

Very well done Darren. I await more pictures on the other side...

2 seconds to impact, tighten the straps!

Ron