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Progress screenshots: FGM Competition "1944" (Finished)2010

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C-47

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Re: C-47, In progress

Looks great so far. I think it will be lots of fun to watch the progress.
 
Re: C-47, In progress

Keep us posted with pic as it progresses
 
On the start line

Here is the project that I have just undertaken:

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The idea here is to create a diorama depicting a Maquis ambush of a German supply truck in Normandy around the time of the Allied invasion. I plan to build the Blitz primarily stock and add fuel drums, jerry cans, and assorted crates to the rear cargo area. The figures are going to take some reworking. The teen throwing the rock will be built mostly stock but the rock in his hand needs to be turned into a grenade. The figure with the broom needs to have the head repositioned so he is looking up and the broom needs to be replaced with a weapon. The other figure needs to lose the newspaper and I am undecided about giving him a radio or the firing mechanism for a mine.

All equipment and figures will be painted to match the timeline and the surrounding terrain (roadway, woods or buildings for cover of the ambushers, etc) will have to be modelled. I am looking for a pre-made base that fits the plan but if I can't locate one this will have to be scratchbuilt.

My excitement for this build has been increased by the thought of sharing it with you all here. I am planning to go buy some paints and get started today.
 
Re: On the start line

Sounds like a fantastic project.

Where will you start first?
 
Got paints for the truck today so mthat is where I'm going to start. My local hobby shop didn't have the colors I need/want for the figures so I will either have to order them online or make a trip to another hobby shop. Either way it won't be until mid to late next week when I can get them. Once I get them I will start the figures as well. Still looking for an acceptable base, if one can't be found I will have to start scratch building one.
 
Got started today with some preliminary painting. Just the steel parts so far. I took some of the luster out of my Steel colored paint by blending it with a little Gunship Grey. I mixed it approximately 50/50 and was happy with the color once applied. Parts are still on the sprue as this is very preliminary work. Still need to get some more paints but I do have enough to work with for a while.

I've been away from the hobby for quite awhile. Aside from my eyes not being what they used to be, it was like slipping on a favorite old pair of slippers. I forgot how much I love the smell of paint. More pictures and details to follow.
 
I've found the groundwork I am going to use for my diorama. It is from a company in Arizona called "Build-A-Rama". This is in 1/32 scale and though my figures and vehicle are 1/35, being that it is just terrain with no buildings it should work fine. The stuff is not cheap but the quality looks excellent.

Here is the base, it comes without the tank and figures seen in this picture of course and costs $50

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Then I am going to add this bocage set to the base to complete my ground work. It will give my figures cover to hide behind and spring their ambush from. This set costs $70.

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The real work begins, starting with the Blitz.

Preliminary painting, I started with small parts that would be brush painted. Primarily the frame, drive train, and under carriage. I will paint the outside of the cab and rear body with my airbrush. This preliminary painting is done with the parts still on sprue.
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The next pictures are of the actual building process of the frame and drive train. The first step involved attaching spring shackles, leaf springs and the transfer cas to the frame.
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Tie rod, trailer hitch and body supports are added. The engine is assembled and attached as well as the drive shaft and exhaust system.
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The wheels are assembled.
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Wheels. fuel tank and a storage box are attached to the frame.
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The next step will be touch up painting and weathering of what I have built so far. I have ordered some more paint as I couldn't find the colors I needed to do the airbrushing at my hobby store. They should be here by the middle of the week. I may start on some of the figures until then.

More pictures to come.
 
Don't forget to sand up the tires, give them a real worn out look....the tread should really be scruffed up some...kinda like this:

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That is definitely in the plan. Won't use as much mud as you have based on the scene I am trying to create. I will put some wear and some dust on the tires however. Wheels are not glued on, just inplace so that the frame is not resting on the under carriage. I really try to use as little cement as possible, I am a little rusty in that department on this project but things are starting to come back to me. Wheels are something that I only cement on a project if they don't fit snugly on their own and there is an issue of them moving out of position or falling off completely.

Your work above is excellent, by the way.
 
Great stuff! Look forward to seeing more!

Thanks!

Cheers!

Leto
 
This is great fun to watch as it all comes together, I'm no modeller, but it's fascinating all the same. Thanks for sharing.
 
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