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P-61 dio almost done

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    November 2005
P-61 dio almost done
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 5:47 PM
The 1/48 scale P-61 is almost done.. picked the Pac Theater. Problem is finding a good field grass to sim cane fields. Also looking for some palm trees or how to make them 9" tall dhould be good enough.Any ideas?
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    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 9, 2004 12:11 AM
Here are a couple of articles for making palm trees.

http://web135.germaninfo53.erfurt16.de/index_en.html?en_tip_palme.html&1
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=75

You could also find an architectural supply store. The have palm trees, and all sorts of other plants for architects to use for building models. Or look at a store that carries Christmas village accessories, I found some nice ones that went with a nativity set at Wal-Mart for a couple bucks each.

Hope that help.

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  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 12:11 AM
I can't help you with the cane, but I can help with the palm trees. Check this out. It is from Armorama: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=75
This should help. Good luck
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 9:01 AM
Thanks. I think I have found a weed in the backyard that will work well for the cane field... segmented stuff that never dies.. looks about right for cane though. I will look at the sites and see what I can accomplish.. You guys are awesome!
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 4:42 PM
Went through and looked at photos of the airfields and maint areas in the Pacific. I noticed that it was mostly clear cut. So I (as always now) am revamping the dio. Tall grass and shrubs should be ok. Goes along with the photos I have seen. Also, the groundwork is done and will be posting pics of the progress work so far.
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
Posted by oldhooker on Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:22 PM
Here's an idea that's simple, but provides realistic clumps of grass/weeds around fence post / rocks, etc.... airbrushed Hair.

Take care,
Frank

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:32 PM
Dio done.. minor tweaking needed.... I will be posting pics with in the next 2 weeks. have to paint 3 more figures and that it all. Cheers
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