Sunday, 22 September 2024

Panzer 38(t) - part 2

 Here are the finished tanks. The rivet detail is arguably overdone but to me it adds to the charm of these vehicles. 




Friday, 20 September 2024

Panzer 38(t) - part 1

 It’s been a while since I posted, which in no way indicates a lack of interest or actual wargaming! 

Here are some 3D prints (in 1/50 scale) I painted a few months ago  



Thursday, 8 August 2024

Bassett's broken biplanes*

 * also featuring Tim's terrible triplanes and mangled Morane monoplanes.

John B very kindly passed me this box of veterans at COW a few weeks ago.  The Demon I came up with an immediate plan for and the Albatross looked useful too.  I was delighted to see the Morane as I didn't have one!  The others have been passed to PHW who has also borrowed the Morane for some photos.

The Morane - an old Revell kit I believe - was in pretty good shape.  I have previously bodged one from a Fokker E1 but it's nice to have a 'real' one. I firmed up the attachment of some extremities.  The decals were flaky but looked largely salvageable and several coats of varnish gave a respectable finish.

Monday, 5 August 2024

COW acquisitions

 

Behold: most of the goodies from last month's COW!  I was pleased to score a trio of Andrew Rolph's scenario books along with a new book from Jim Roche.

Serial offender Mr Bassett kindly donated this box of mostly WW1 aircraft.  Half have been re-homed, one has been repaired and two er, re-purposed.
A bargain bag of 1/300ish Cold War aircraft for a £5!
And more 1/1200 WW2 ships.