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  • Member since
    November 2006
  • From: United States
Bunker WIP
Posted by ww2modeler on Monday, April 9, 2007 1:36 PM

Hi all, this is my verlinden 1/35 scale Tobruk pit. I spray painted it dark aircraft gray and then added rust streaks. The camo nets were custom made by spraying Dark Yellow and Sea Blue adn then an over coat of Dark Aircraft Grey. I'm redoing the net with a cheesecloth one as soon as I get time. Comments and criticism welcome. The figure is not permanent, just put it in for a sense of the way it is going to look.

Please excuse the clutter in the backround. I have to clean the desk soon.

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

 

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: t.r.f. mn.
Posted by detailfreak on Monday, April 9, 2007 3:22 PM
thats not clutter that is progress.good start is this a small portion of something bigger?

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  • Member since
    November 2006
  • From: United States
Posted by ww2modeler on Monday, April 9, 2007 4:49 PM

Hi detailfreak, thanks for the input. Regarding your question, in the 3rd photo you can see in the upper right a piece of foam. The bunker will be part of my upcoming dio. The bunker will be situated on a hill overlooking a road. I'll add some sandbags, MG34s, barbed wire, and figures to the bunker.

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

 

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 10:18 AM
Well done. Is this a verlinden item or did you pour the plaster yourself?
  • Member since
    November 2006
  • From: United States
Posted by ww2modeler on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 4:18 PM

Hi Zokissima, it is a VP product, I'm working though on a bunker by myself using cardboard, balsa wood, and plaster of paris. THanks for your input.

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by senojrn on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:56 PM

I don't know if it is the flash that just gave a "washed out" appearance, but maybe add a little dark gray or black wash to bring out the detail/texture of the bunker.  This will also give a little weathered look to the concrete and add a little more of a sense of depth and realism.  Looks good, though, keep up the good work and keep us posted! 

Oh, P.S. gauze pads (unfolded) also work well for 1/35 camo netting.  Soak them in a wash of the color you want the netting to be, wring out and let dry and viola, you have ready made camo net!

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