Arnhem.

Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:59 PM

Oh! I love it! I can't wait to see more! Thumbs Up [tup]

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psstoff995

Member since
December 2003
From: Colorado

Posted by psstoff995 on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 4:57 PM

Hey! I'm really looking forward to this, you're moving much faster on yours than I am mine- similar project, just more of a "Hollywood" type "Street Fight in Arnhem" scene-

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I have a few of the figure kits that you have (The Dragon 4some and the Verlin figures taking cover behind the wall)

I'll let you know now that Verlin usually makes their figures a little tiny bit bigger than Dragon does, not sure if it's how they get all the extra detail or what?

The Dragon figures are a little old, so you might have to bring out the molded on detail with putty or a nice paint job, but I'm sure it's doable for you after looking at what you did with the plaster. Really like how you brought up the road debris on the brick wall.

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 4:43 PM

Great start...is that the old VLS "Arnhem ruin" building? Some nice figgies...that para camo will be a female dog to paint but it is very similar to German "splinter" and/or "marsh" patterns...I just got a couple of sets of British paras from Miniart and would recommend them...one box has an excellent set depicting a medic giving aid to a wounded paratroop...

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detailfreak

Member since
December 2006
From: t.r.f. mn.

Posted by detailfreak on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 4:26 PM

great subject,could you give more info. on the building/base manufacturer.i do'nt believe i have heard of them.this dio. could be the highlight of 09.keep picking away at it and good luck.

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 4:24 PM

Hi,

I didn't jot down any of the site address's but I have saved some reference pics that I found on various searches, I'd be happy to share them with you. I'll have a look in my files and see what I have. As for the figures, to my eye they all look pretty much the same size. Once I get them assembled, you'll be able to judge for yourself.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:18 PM

I am looking forward to this.... Market Garden is one of those subject matters for me that borders on obsessive. Can you recommend and good sites for reference on Dutch structures in that area/era. Is there any major size difference between all the various makers of your figures?

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:53 PM

I had time to make a start on the street and building.........

Plenty more work needed here..................I want to touch up all the paintwork, refine the colour lines and then gloss the whole thing so I can add some inks to all those nooks and crannies!

Then I need to dry brush some of the bricks and cobbles............This is going to be hard work!

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Arnhem.

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:50 PM

Hello all,

I have wanted to build a dio in 1/35th scale featuring British Paratroopers for some time now and that that time has finally come.

I'm no master model builder, so forgive me if I make the odd error as I go along. My idea is to depict a typical house ruin in Arnhem during Operation Market Garden. I plan to show British Para's at the house ruin defending their position. The whole dio will be mounted on a display base which will display a plaque and the Para's cap badge.

This is, for me quite a big project so I want to share it with fellow model makers in the hope that your advice and encouragement will spur me on to complete the build.

Here are the pieces that I have assembled for the project so far:

House/Sreet ruin by GNR.