• KV-1 (1/48) http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=906&l=en
• Foam sheet http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk
• Steppe http://www.migjimenez.com/en/grass-mats/415-spring-steppe-.html
• Snow http://www.precisioniceandsnow.com/
• Figures http://stalingrad.diorama.ru/
When I was in ASDA the other day looking for a frame for a picture, for a change, I noticed they have started to sell ‘Box Frames’, I started wondering if I could use one of these for a base, but it would take a lot of filling to get the inside depth to met the top, then it hit like a brick, why do that when I can just turn the frame over onto its base, rip the mount off and flip the insert over so I have a nice smooth piece of wood to work on. Five minutes later and a piece of my foam stock is hot glued on along with a piece of ‘Mig’ steppe;
Next was to mask of the wood surround in preparation for the snow, again I went to my favoured choice been from Precision Ice and Snow, once masked a coat of hair spray was applied followed by a fresh sprinkling of snow. Once this had settled a large soft paintbrush was employed to remove most of the snow and patch in other areas, I masked off a rear area, using kitchen towel, added more hairspray and snow, again I used a brush to feather this ‘drift’ into the steppe.
I will need to ‘bed’ the KV-1 into the ground next;
And the reason for the title;
Two tankers celebrating getting through another winter - Na zdorovie
