[LUFT_SOLDAT_BELLEW]

A little off the subject i no,but does anyone here make ww2 models? or make dioramas?.


War is hell but peace,peace is f##ken boring!

[Luft_Currahee]

Oh, Bellew I forgot to answer you about that.

Yes I make models, but only during winnter I'm interested in vehicles which where used in WWII (especially tanks). My favourite scale is 1/35.

And you, buddy?

[LUFT_SOLDAT_BELLEW]

I used to do 1/35th scale had a whole russian army t-34s and all + german pumas and paratroops but in new zealand 1/35th cost a lot of money i paid $35.00 each for the t-34s.But now because i have no job i changed to 1/72 scale there a lot cheaper.I just brought german and american battle of the bulge men should be able to make a great diorama out of them.

[Ernie_M]

Back in 85' I made a WW2 Snow Scene (Bulge)
out of Tamya models 1/35 scale.

(These models are VERY expensive now).

Scene contained Pzkw IV, Strumg IV, Pzkw VIb,
(2) SDKfz 251/10 (one w/Wurfs) Amer. & Ger.
troops included.....Everything in a box now since
I moved into new house

[sobibor]

I like very much models.

I've got two 1/35 tanks (a tiger and a sherman); several 1/72 planes (B17, He-111, B25, Hellcat, Avenger, Spitfire,...) and 2 1/350 battlecruisers ; the KM Tirpitz and the USS Arizona.

It's a shame but now I have no time to make any other model; the USS Arizona is not finished yet even I started many months ago.

[Ranman38]

I used to make 1/35th models, but they take up too much room. So now I make 3D military models with 3dsmax. Much less space. As much or more time though.

[LUFT_SOLDAT_BELLEW]

Ernie_M you say you made a snow scene bulge, can you tell me a bit about it?.Im kind of just looking for some ideas for when i make mine.Also is there any chance of getting a couple photos for me to look at of it?
Has anyone else made a bulge diorama?. :happy1

cheers

[LUFT_SOLDAT_BELLEW]

Can anyone tell me how to paint weathering/rust to tanks?.Like this one take a look.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Models/Military/auction-32712927.htm

cheers

[Luft_Currahee]

I'll try to find something for you Bellew.

[Pzt_Wruff]

Cooool. Models.

I build from time to time. Currently building the Ardennes KonigsTiger 1/35th scale. FINALLY
Here's the finished version (mine's still in a thousand pieces).



I'm going for an eastern front paint scheme, unlike this Ardennes look.

SOLDAT_BELLEW. I had a nice site that I was going to post with some good tips, but it's gone!

If you've got any killer scale model sites then post 'em.

Hey. Anyone have a nice color pic of a king tiger on the eastern front?
please post or send me @ wruffcc [at] yahoo [dot] com THANKS

[Ernie_M]

"Ernie_M you say you made a snow scene bulge, can you tell me a
bit about it?.Im kind of just looking for some ideas for when i
make mine.Also is there any chance of getting a couple photos for
me to look at of it?"
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Sorry for not responding sooner LUFT_SOLDAT_BELLEW

The base was made of a piece of white Styrafoam.
I made a burnt out farm house of cardboard with doors
and windows. House had a "Thatched Roof" burnt through.
A Well and Shead were also added.
German column comming up the road to the house with
infantry on foot.

Fake "Snow" in a can was used to spray the whole thing down!

1st SS panzer Div. Vehicles:
SdKfz 250/1 : Lead vehicle with troops getting out
PzKpfw IV Ausf J
StuG IV
Tiger I
SdKfz 251/1 (Werf)
Motorcycle with Side Car
Assorted SS troops on foot....

I should have taken a pic of the thing...
All in a box now...Someday I may do it and redisplay

[LUFT_SOLDAT_BELLEW]

I have just finished my 1/72 battle of the bulge dio you can see it at.
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=48359