Brent Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Howdy gang, As some of you know I've been collecting parts for this project. Thanks for Rick and Martin for helping out! My goal is to depict the Spitfire in the sand. My reference is the famous photo with the two Germans posing on it. The challenges are: The base: I've never modeled sand and water. Determining the amount of looting. The seat appears to be gone. What else was looted? (I notice no parts are in the vicinity. I assume parts have been carted off or in the sand.) Weathering: this will be interesting. The interior should be full of sand. What's inside the small (missing) access panel? Wish me luck! Brent Edited February 20, 2016 by Brent geedubelyer, Iain, Mebo and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 X2.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Now this will be cool! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunda Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 The panel that is open is access for the radio- which appears to be missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 This looks like a cracking project Brent. I shall follow with great interest. As far as what's inside, I'd go with half of Calais' beach. The water level appears to have settled in the interior so it would be throughout the whole fuselage. That could make it easier since you won't have to add anything much below the water line. The ripples in the sand might be a challenge. I'm sure you'll come up with an ingenious solution. (I think I'd go with rolled up sausages of two-pack putty blended together). Already looking forward to your first update. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Should be good, certainly unique Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Quite a challenge, the easiest bit is going to be the plane! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hi Brent, I was just enjoying re-reading some of the older threads in the GB and wondered if you'd formulated a plan of attack on this diorama? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 So far I have cut up two fuselages (thanks guys!). They both came out well, so I may not need the back up. We shall see. I have decided to use a block of pink foam insulation to carve the base. I will cover the base with plaster to finish the shape. I think I can flow the plaster into the fuse too. No pics yet - soon! I appreciate the interest. :-) Brent geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Sounds promising Brett. Good to hear that the project is progressing. Looking forward to seeing a pic or two when you get the chance. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hi Brent, not meaning to put any pressure on you and I know how time consuming it can be to take photos as you go but just wondered if you'd got any further? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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