Managed to get some better photos today

The first shows the depth at which the water is at, one more layer should be enough.



2nd photo is from a similar angle as the original I'm trying to depict.


The only thing left to do after the water is - a palm tree and 3 figures and a pile of gear that has been removed from the tank.

just can't wait to se how it turns out....
keep on modellin'!
ciao
edo

That looks great Paul, you must be chuffed with the result so far.

Ant

edoardo , Ant.

Thanks for the comments guys, I'm totally chuffed upto now with the dio, the only thing next is the figures! Not really a big figure modeller so we'll see how I get on!
The only thing that's disappointing is that I've noticed that the picture I'm trying to replicate the turret is further towards the right of the main body!

Too late now !!

Remember, little hold in front big hole in rear. Take it from me, took a bullet to the head execution style. It sticks with you.

Hi guys - quick update



final layer of resin has been poured - I must say I'm happy with the overall look, I've now started adding small details to the dio, in the middle of the water is a box of bottled water that's "floating" away.

Also I realise that the bank of the canal was a little low that's why the white part is there. I'll make this higher once it's dry. (also covers up where the resin has left a gap when drying)

Just getting bits together now for a pile of equipment to place next the tank that has been removed..

more pictures to follow......

Covered the plaster from the previous post - now has a layer of sand on it.






I've ordered my figures now just gotta wait for them to arrive then it's a whole new ball game for me (never done figures before)!

Well my figures have arrived, just gotta clean em up and put em together. Any suggestions on the best paint to use? I normally use Tamiya but would like to try something different.

Awesome work paul. I use humbrol enamels for most of my figures. Depending on what camo you are going to do, i'll put up a list of what paints for what camo i use.

Matt, I plan on doing the standard woodland camo that the US had in OIF...

If you check back on this page the picture I'm trying to represent is posted by Francisco... The guys to the left of the tank are what I want to do..

Cheers
Paul.