discussion Somewhere in North Africa

[Alan 45]

I've decided to put this in the under construction section as there will be a lot of stuff in this dio but I won't be doing under construction threads for the vehicles as they are old kits and if your into armour then there's a good chance you've built one I will however mention any horror stories that happen


I've decided to do a British scene this time as I've got hold of quite a bit of British equipment from the North African campaign first up is the very old Italieri crusader III kit from 1976 , for its age it's not a bad kit with only some minor fit issues , the tracks on this kit are the best I have ever seen and I count tracks from dragon in this , the detail is fantastic with not a seem line inside or any flash


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weathering will be added once I know what colour the base will be

Next up is the building , it's the old airfix desert outpost , it will be filled and painted , I cut out the hatch to the roof so I could put the ladder there it seemed silly having it on the outside of the building when there is stairs already there, it's got great detail inside and out but the walls are way to thin in reality , there will be tables , chairs, sand bags , Bren guns and hopefully if I can find it in my bits box a 30 cal browning , it will also have Jerry cans from British , American and German to show the spoils of war might even throw in a MG 34 ,


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Thanks for looking if you want to know anything just ask

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[john i am]

Great choices Alan will be watching this come together good luck mate

 

[Guest]

Got me hooked Alan, looking forward to seeing more

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers chaps glad to have you on board

 

[Alan 45]

I've just started painting the building and realised I hadn't filled the joins so I've filled them now and I'll touch up once it's dry View attachment 110401

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I've repaired the whole I cut for the roof hatch with some milliput and I've left it uneven so it looks a bit worn View attachment 223424

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[Snowman]

Oooh, very nice!!


Just one thing, aren't the walls a tad thin?

 

[Alan 45]

Oooh, very nice!!
Just one thing, aren't the walls a tad thin?

Yes mate and I did point that out in the first post I'm hoping a paint job figures and loads of equipment will detract from it

 

[Robert1968]

I'm on board fir this one Alan


Robert

 

[Guest]

I like the Crusader Alan, British tanks have a weird ' prehistoric ' look about them!


Should be a good dio mate

 

[Alan 45]

I know what you mean Patrick but I do think they had a distinctive look that set them apart from other nations , it's like you could see one and know it was British immediately


I think what does make them look prehistoric is the rivets it like a throwback to the First World War

 

[Guest]

looks good so far, this will be a good build to watch

 

[Alan 45]

Glad to have you on board dougie


I had an epiphany, this is a staging area for a big offensive so I thought I've got vehicles figures equipment but it needs something else


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a scratch built water well made from styrofoam pizza base in 20 minuets , I'll leave this to dry completely and then fill it with polyfiler, I have a bucket rope and logs so I can finish it off
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[Robert1968]

"Well well well" Alan I'm Impressed


Robert

 

[Alan 45]

"Well well well" Alan I'm Impressed
Robert

Water you talking about

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Can I watch as well ???

 

[Robert1968]

A big drop in the well ( don't drop a grenade in there? Or you'll get wet!!!

 

[monica]

do like this one Alan,great work on the tank,


very nice start on the building as well,


i will be tagging alone as well,

 

[Alan 45]

Well it seems this is taking off well I might have to sell tickets but so we don't get confused can you all BUCKET in advance please


Coat is on and I'm waiting for the taxi

 

[Guest]

I know what you mean Patrick but I do think they had a distinctive look that set them apart from other nations , it's like you could see one and know it was British immediately
I think what does make them look prehistoric is the rivets it like a throwback to the First World War

Unfortunately I think the Germans took one look & laughed!

 

[Alan 45]

Unfortunately I think the Germans took one look & laughed!

Oh I don't know mate , I'd agree with them laughing at the Tilly and the honey but that changed when the crusader was fitted with a 6 pounder it was more than a match for the panzer III and IV they had in the field at that time but then came the tiger I and they started laughing again