Suresh Nathan Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) Did some work....... One of the few shots of the freely standing model. Note the portside wing is an aluminium foil scratchbuild and will be CRUSHED at the end of this. (GULP!) Panels on but not on. Adds to the effect I'm looking for. Took me a while to figure out how to showcase the stunning red and white under side of the Papagei Staffel. You almost forget the truck is there! I added a tree to effectively pin the model to the base. I've had instances in the past where aircraft models fall off and shatter and I'm constantly paranoid about it.LOL. Edited September 22, 2018 by Suresh Nathan MikeMaben, Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 That's amazing, Suresh! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suresh Nathan Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 31 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: That's amazing, Suresh! Kev Thanks Kevin! Minor snafu's aside it's progressing reasonably well I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Extremely impressive work I especially like the foil wing and I am looing forward to seeing it crushed Lovely figure work as well. I dabble in figures as well, and find that if I paint kit figures even if I dont plan to use them gives me a lot of free experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suresh Nathan Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Thomas Lund said: Extremely impressive work I especially like the foil wing and I am looing forward to seeing it crushed Lovely figure work as well. I dabble in figures as well, and find that if I paint kit figures even if I dont plan to use them gives me a lot of free experience... Thanks Thomas. I feel that way about figures too. I was recently in the Tamiya factory in Japan and saw some of Shep Paines work close-up. Virtually all his figures were kit figures so you're in good company. I'm wondering how to crush this wing too, TBH. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 That is a real beauty, an outstanding, dynamic dio using as little space as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suresh Nathan Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 4 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: That is a real beauty, an outstanding, dynamic dio using as little space as possible. Thanks! You really get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Wow Suresh Nathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suresh Nathan Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) Did the crush last night. I had to be suitably tired not to care how it turned out. This morning it appears ok. Also initial weathering, the tree and just general busy work. On 9/22/2018 at 10:38 AM, Thomas Lund said: Extremely impressive work I especially like the foil wing and I am looing forward to seeing it crushed Lovely figure work as well. I dabble in figures as well, and find that if I paint kit figures even if I dont plan to use them gives me a lot of free experience... Edited September 24, 2018 by Suresh Nathan Shawn M, Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 What a cracking vignette! Very dynamic and arresting. Some mighty fine work here and much to admire. Love the idea and application. Torben Suresh Nathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Excellent work! Really eye catching and colorful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suresh Nathan Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 13 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Excellent work! Really eye catching and colorful Thanks Brian, I try to imagine what it must be like to behold a bright red plane in the middle of the war and nothing really prepares you for that. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Oh wow - that really worked well Suresh Nathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suresh Nathan Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Did some weathering and detailing with cables and hoses. The chains go together with magnets so it can be disassembled for transport. Also I cut off and repositioned the rudder and stabilizers to make it more organic. The mud shows how the Dora was dragged over the side of the hill. And you can see the bunker better now. Just have a few figures and some small odds and ends left but its essentially done. Will post the link to the full article (with proper pictures) here when I'm done. Thanks for tuning in! Edited September 25, 2018 by Suresh Nathan LSP_Kevin, Thomas Lund, XOPCT and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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