discussion Spring 1951

[Niho]

So, Korea again, in 1/35th. I aquried the HobbyBoss M26 and the DML 'Chosin Reservoir' US figureset....The base is an old cheeseboard with DML railway and foam etc....
The M25 Pershing i built in a day, primed then sprayed with TS05 olive drab, ....hence no build pics.

Now the basework, filla, some pieces of sandstone, dried and ground clay....

Edged with balsawood sheet.

Basics,

Track ballasted, groundwork built up and ground clay and aggregates added, a few plants added.


Figures next, i have a resin set for M26 coming
Niho

 

[Jim R]

Nice, tight little dio there. Look forward to the figures. In my experience resin figures can be absolutely incredible or rather disappointing.

 

[scottie3158]

Niho,
Up to your normal high standards mate.

 

[Mickc1440]

Thats great work

 

[minitnkr]

Looking good Nick.

 

[Niho]

So here are the DML USMC figures, in first stage of assembly, lots of pouches being added.

 

[Niho]

And so, a week of progress, figures were painted up, just the boots to do, weapons etc. I used a set of Peddinghaus eye decals, easier than i thought and most convincing once you get them with the correct level and distance apart (MPD).

Yup, they are smol lol
Here it is so far, i may yet try to dipict that it's just started to rain by painting darker damp areas on the figs shoulders and arms..... and splattering the M26 with gloss varnish as fresh rain spots.....



Resin tank crew will be here this week, then stowage on M26 to be created and painted.
I'm having a ball.....
Niho

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking good Nick.
I've got a set of those eye decals,had em in the stash for years.... keep getting them out,look at them,freak out at how tiny they are..... and put them back again!!

 

[adt70hk]

Looking very good indeed!

 

[Jim R]

Looking very good Nick. I've not heard of eye decals. They sound like they could solve a big problem.

 

[minitnkr]

Looks like fun, not many dios on Korea.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice Nick.

 

[Guest]

Indeed Lee it is .

 

[scottie3158]

Nick,
Looking great. I have seen those decals advertised as well. Can you take a close up pic of a figure to see how they look.

 

[Niho]

Looking good Nick. :smiling3:
I've got a set of those eye decals,had em in the stash for years.... keep getting them out,look at them,freak out at how tiny they are..... and put them back again!!

Andy
Just be aware that the eye decals are printed on one piece of carrier film, you have to cut them out individually and place on, the carrier film is very thin and becomes invisible after application.
Niho

 

[Niho]

Looks like fun, not many dios on Korea.

Our Club is doing a few builds for the 70th Ceasefire Anniversary this year, as a subject display
See pic below, one member is making a 1/18th F86E!!!!!!! A monster!!!!

Go big or go home lol
Niho

 

[Niho]

Nick,
Looking great. I have seen those decals advertised as well. Can you take a close up pic of a figure to see how they look.

Paul
Ok i will later.....
Squint squint lol
Niho

 

[adt70hk]

Our Club is doing a few builds for the 70th Ceasefire Anniversary this year, as a subject display
See pic below, one member is making a 1/18th F86E!!!!!!! A monster!!!!
View attachment 481661
Go big or go home lol
Niho

That's definitely on the completely ridiculous side of large!!! At least for a kit!!!

 

[Niho]

Nick,
Looking great. I have seen those decals advertised as well. Can you take a close up pic of a figure to see how they look.

Here we go......




Damn the digi camera lol, .... imma still well pleased as so much better than my mits these days
Niho

 

[scottie3158]

Cheers mate they don't look to bad from here.