Any 1/72 builders out there?

There is only one advice that I can give you: 

Have fun!

All the rest is coming by itself.

I'm  a modelbuilder since over 40 years now, and I never build anything else than 1:72 and I'm not intending to do so. For me this scale is the best simply because I can add a lot of models to my collection without being afraid to build a new house every 5-10 years because I'm running out of space. Building Dios is perhaps the greates fun for me, that way I can build as much as possible from scratch and that is what I like the most

So have fun, do not spent to much money, insteadtry to build as much as possible by yourself and you will perhaps have as much fun as I do.

Keep on modeling

René

www.usns.biz

Thanks Rene.

 I've been modeling off and on for almost the same amount of time.

I was just fishing for things to avoid that other builders have learned.

btw: great web site you have there.

Thanks

Karma

I want to jump into dioramas and dropping $100+ on a single project is something I'm just not that happy with for now.

100.00 bucks??  Only way that would happen on mine (1/35th) is if I had 6 or 7 kits built on it...

Not counting the model(s)/figures, I doubt that I spend much more than 5-8 dollars per dio... 10 at the most...

I can agree with most of that Hans, but I was counting the models/figures.

Any tried and true methods for modifying figures in this scale?

'Bout the same as for 1/48th and 1/35th... with arms and legs, I usually "weld" the appendages on by setting them on fire and quickly blow it out them sticking to the figure in the desire angle/pose...  A bit of putty will fill it out where it goes "spaghetti"...  Might wanna prcatice with that method though...

I've done several 1/72 dio's--mostly, I like to keep them small, like less than 8" square. There are some awesome possibilites, with all the new products and figures coming out the last few years. Here's a few examples of stuff I've done over the years;

Hans, was looking around at some prices and got inspired on a diorama. Checked on prices and can get the models for about 50. So I stand corrected.

As for setting the figure on fire, I just got a mental image of Micheal Richards on Fridays playing Battle Boy!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3emNv8MzSss

Im currently doing one in 72 scale on the forum called how to do a Normandy Dio in 72 scale. ive made everything myself so far,Have a look.

Bodge,

I read through your thread very carefully yesterday and am waiting eagerly for more updates. I can't say how amazed I am at the talent you are showing in your very fine work.

 I think I'll read through it again today.

Karma

doog

     what figure manufacture did u use in ur dios 

  Karma I've built an Italeri 1/72 JSU152 and a Fujimi 1/76 late Tiger I and I'm currently working on the DML Sturmtiger after that I have a KV1s both 1/72. I had never built small scale till I won the JSU in a raffle at one of the shows I was attending and decided to give it a try. I've found them to be an enjoyable change of pace in-between my usual 1/35 builds.

 Here are a couple of pics of my 152 and Tiger.

  I havent done figs yet in this scale but Priser has some that look very nice.

I like to build 1/72 too, although I'm more of a modern + aviation guy, so the dio that I am doing, but is on hold b/c of college, is the fast roping diorama.  Bodge, I must admit, I love your groundwork, it is absolutely stunning.  I couldn't believe it the first time I saw it...

Here's two pics from my fast roping dio...

It's always nice to see that there are many other 1/72 builders out there, and the quality is just breath taking...

I moved over to 1:72 armour a couple of years ago from aircraft. Lots of fun and not expensive at all.

One of my latest below. Got a silver for this on the weekend at WASMEx (Western Australian Scale Model Expo)

"Arrival"

And an earlier effort

"Awaiting the Tiger"