I can't speak to the accuracy of the new look because it is new to me,the cobbled ford. I will say the new look seems better.
J

Sneezing would be an interesting/funny/both sight

Must have been a bad memory then... This is what I did with the popcicle sticks on the floor of my railway station:

Wow! That tedious work realy paid of... Those stones really look the part now!!!

The perils of Lockdown, I was considering smoking my trees & now you’re snorting DAS…maybe there’s more to Glenn’s masonry blocks than meets the eye? Anyhow you seem to have made a perfect conversion of styrene into aged timber G, if you hadn’t already er nailed it with plastic I’d have been extolling the Joy of Balsa too. And those cobbles look great too, looking properly worn-in now so the dry-brushing should make'em sing

Nice solution for the net! I ended up using the kit part,gluing a piece of wedding tulle fabric on the top and adding scrim made from painted tissue paper.
J

Talking about abuse of modelling means!!!! : D

Must have been this pic:


I love the way you will display your camo netting!!! I think 2 will fit nicely on the base...

I like the layout on this dio, great work!


Cheers, Ski.

Nice update. Very believable colors.
J

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Nice update. Very believable colors.
J

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Hi Jerry,

Thank you, though it does need a dry brush before I start to grass it over.

Cheers, ,

G

Just a tweak to the model - not the scenery Gareth: your rifles will require some slings. Thin card or etch offcuts should do the job, or even a specific accessory set should you wish to pursue that particular line.

Brian

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Just a tweak to the model - not the scenery Gareth: your rifles will require some slings. Thin card or etch offcuts should do the job, or even a specific accessory set should you wish to pursue that particular line.

Brian

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Hi Brian,

Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated, .

As well as the slings I've noted that in many images there is a small canvas cover (not sure if it has a proper name?) over just the firing mechanism and magazine of the SMLE.

Also, a number show a cover over the butt, firing mechanism and magazine of the the stowed bren, but not sure if this was an ad hoc or purpose made cover as it appears to only go as far as the carrying handle...do you know the answer?

Cheers, ,

G

Watching this for sure. Planning a river crossing Diorama of my own. Amazing work so far. The second attempt on the road stones is spot on.

There was a specific cover for the Lee Enfield - just Google "Breech cover Lee Enfield Rifle" and you'll find loads of pictures (and colour variations) so just take your pick - easy enough to replicate with say, a dab of Milliput or tissue paper perhaps; tiny discs would replicate the press studs although to be honest in 1:35 they'd be pretty much unidentifiable I should think. Of course, it depends what the scenario is: remember the "Ws"? Is it say, a sunny Normandy? In which case loads of dust and possible use of the covers. Is it say, a wet Normandy, then rain means rust so covers again. Is it an advance to contact? In other words, are the enemy likely to be encountered in which case the weapons will be needed quite quickly. Having said that of course, if the enemy are indeed around the vehicle crew would have them made ready and not stowed.

I'm not too sure about the Bren; "Breech cover Bren" reveals a complete cover ie for the whole weapon (courtesy of Google); however, the same criteria applies as described above and the Bren is an important provider of firepower.

Of course, in addition, soldiers will devise what necessity dictates if there's no issue kit to do the job - as you identify.

Keep it up - all looking good!

Brian