Eric,
http://www.megahobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=504&SetPageSize=75

I thought you might like this website. It is alot cheaper and there is a wider varierty of WWII 1:35 heads.
thxs,
John

Thanks Johnathon, I usually get my rein stuff from a local shop, or ebay on occasion.
The tutorial is over on Missing lynx I under articles/figures. Have a look, its not as intimidating as it first seems, the techniques work (sort of) the same way with enamels as well I believe. Try some kit heads to practice on, and remeber, due to the finer detail and more distinct lines the washes really are easier on resin. Have fun.

Thanks Eric. Will do what you said.

thxs,
John

Here is more progress on my dio. The long grass is actual grass dried out for about 2 weeks. The backdrop is temperary, My mom and I are going to get a cardboard backdrop tomorrow. Any comment are welcome.Enjoy!
The glue is still wet abit though




thxs,
John

I like the wheel, If you can swing it, woodland scenics makes "field grass" thats some sort of coloured hair, a pack or two goes a looooong way, its nice to have a couple of colours to mix and match dead and fresh grass etc. I just did a quick search on ebay and its about $2.00 a pack. It will give a great scale appearance for longer grass. Also if you want to try leaves on your trees/bushes dried oregano works well, give it a coat of paint afterwards and it does the trick. Looking good so far.

Thanks Eric, I knew about that stuff, but I wanted to see how this would work out. So do you think the grass is to thick to scale? Also the wheel was really easy. Hopefully everything else looks okay.

thxs,
John

Ok here is the latest. The long grass was taken off, but the holes are still where there going to go when I get the right kind. So that will be one of my last things to worry about.

here is the static grass on. This is my third time using static grass. What do you guys think?
Doe it need more in certain areas?




thxs,
John

Hi Johnathon, looks good. Maybe you could fill in some of the bare areas with grass that the sun burnt? Just a thought. I like your layout also , should be a winner when finished Bob

Bob,
Do you mean by the road or do you mean somewhere else? I didnt put any grass on the road showing that it has benn used alot, pus it is fall and all the grass is dien. But if you think there are certain areas just let me know. I am glad you like it so far.

thxs,
John

Hey Johnathon
This is the first I've seen of your progress mate. Good stuff!
A handy tip for quickly establishing what is to scale or not, is to compare it to a 1/35 scale figures fingers. For example, if the object (on this occasion, your grass) is thicker than one finger of your figure, then relate that difference to your own finger to get a quick idea of what size it would be in real life.
As for the grass, you have done some random patches, but overall they still look too 'deliberate'? It is difficult I know, but you have to try and simulate nature's randomness. In between the clumps, I would add smaller tufts of grass, to make a smoother transition between each patch. Does this make sense? I also would add some more groundwork up to the edges of the rock so there are no gaps present. Look at the block-like rock on the far side of the scene. Maybe have your grass tucked around most of the bottom edge of this rock, and work your way out from there? I don't know what you used to glue the grass down (PVA?) but you could even try to remove some of it by pulling out the centres of some of the patches? This would leave a random effect which may look natural. Bear in mind these are all just ideas to muse over!
Cheers
Brad

Hey Johnathon, looking good. As you said this was set in the fall I might reccomend some dead leaves (dried oregano) around the base of the tree and mabey a few still hanging on in the branches. If you get some field grass try cutting it short and mixing a few colours to make clumps around rocks and trees. There are endless articles on here as well as other sites that deal with groundwork, so have fun with it and you'll be amazed at some of the cool stuff you can do. Looking forward to some more pics!

I guys thanks for the input. I am still struggling alot with making a realistic groundwork.
I will post some more progress as soon as my dad is done doing some work on the computer (Currently he is serching for a job).

thxs,
John

Ok I was not able to get any more progress done tonight, had alot of other work to do. I will be going out of town till Saturday, so I will not be able to make any more updates.

thxs,
John

its looking good.
i would take the advice everyone has given you, like the leaves around the tree and filling in some of the bear patches with dead grass. it would look more effective.


Smithy.

Hi guys, time for another update. Just got my Verlinden Soldiers Here is are the boxcovers-



With these guys, how do you get that plastic off that is on the bodys when you first get them.I tryed using my regular cutting knife, but it did not work right on the big ones. Can you help.

I also got the Dragon Sd. Kfz. 131 Marder II. It has all the good stuff. Metal Barrel, individual tracks, photo-etch stuff. These will all be my first using them. I am hoping to use it on a campaign here soon.

I will psot some more progress later today.

thxs,
John

Nevermind I figured it out on how to take the plastic off.

thxs,
John

Has anybody had any experience with these kits?

thxs,
John

in my opinion, individual track links are painful and frustrating. just yesterday i bought a Dragon T-34/85, i come home and open it to find there is individual track links .. any way, they are turning out ok, but it is taking me foreever to get them right.

Cheers,
Smithy

Will,
No kidding? Well I guess just shoot for the best. I am not going to start it until there is a campaign on Armorama here. I got the Tamiya Tiger also, but its an oldy.
Stay posted here.
BTW did you see my forum on the Track-Link Junier Contest? It is for 18 and under. You should enter. It is going to be hopefully fun. It starts July 1. PM if you want to enter, and I will give you the website to it. Unless you already know of the website.

thxs,
John

no, i have never heard of it, i dont think i will enter, because i think i have no chance in winning ,
i have seen some talented kids out there, under 12 infact!
but give me the details anyway, i look into it


i just made some more progress on my tracks aswell , but i have to stop there because i need spray paint to paint them. it takes a bloody long time to hand paint individuals..

Cheers,
smithy

Dont worry, there are only two kids, including me. Your chance is just as good as mine man.
Here is the website- http://www.track-link.net/forum/site_contests/2175
The goal is just to have fun and git advise from the pros. There are sweet prizes for it too. 1st place prize is a BN airbrush!!! 2nd is a gift card to some online store!! I think there is a prize for every place, if we get enoth kids. Give it a try man!!!

thxs,
John

Here is the latest update. These are the first two verlinden soldiers.




They will be painted as soon as I get the guts to do them!
I also started putting the little tuffs of grass too. not done yet though.

Keep watching!

thxs,
John

good job on your progress!

i looked at the site, seems very interesting!
but i havnt worked out how to enter ?

anyways
cheers,
smithy

Will,
To reply you just click on Reply, then type your name and e-mail address.
To enter, just add your name to the subject line and the words Junior Entry next to your name (i.e. Robert / junior entry). Then in the messeage give us your name, your age and how long you have been building models or if this is going to be your first model build. Also let us know if your Dad or Mom are already model builders and if they will be helping you. And finally, tell us why you like building models.
You will have to be a member also. On the home page, in the middle right side of the page, it says Join Track-Link. click on it and just follow there instructions.

thxs,
John