Group Build 6 month- open class (9-1-08) $$PRIZE

[MAGNA]

I agree wholeheartedly with the SM. 79 Geek. Actually I like most of the Italian planes, especially the paint jobs. I don't make planes much at all now but I wouldn't mind having a go at one of those. Is 1/48th a good scale for one off's ??

[Geek44]

I like 1/48 because it's a good medium size. I like to add stuff whether it be a full detail set or just a set of seat belts. I find 1/48 gives me the 'right' amount of space to work in. 1/72 requires a microscope and 1/32 looks a bit 'empty' depending on what the kit provides. I usually don't bother with 1/72 because there's not enough going on to satisfy my eyes.
When I started to build, 1/48 was a pretty rare scale. These days, all the major types are represented in 1/48 and the kits are good quality. I'd say 1/48 is a pretty good scale for one offs. They don't take up a lot of space either.

[Commander Waffle]

Any pics? Slow pokes.

[MAGNA]

Yeah well Trev. Pics aren't forthcoming yet cause I'm having a bit of trouble getting the horses right. Just give me a bit more time - say - two months?

[Sir JJ]

i've just this minute finished the staghound. i'm going to take some photos tomorrow in the daylight on a diorama base to make it look good.

[Sir JJ]

Well, as promised, here are the pics i've just taken. hope it's good enough.

[Tom Houlihan]

Not only is that a good dio, but it looks like you photoshopped the crewman in! THAT'S realistic!! Fantastic!

[MAGNA]

Nice work JJ. And don't worry, there isn't any model not good enough to be allowed here. Yours is well and truly past 'good enough'.

[Sir JJ]

As you know, the Staghound is from Italeri, the crewman is from Tamiya's Churchill tank and the base is Verlindens church ruin. The model is hand painted using Vallejo's model colour and humbrol enamals then matted over using humbrols acrylic sprays. The exhausts were rusted using very tiny iron filings painted on with PVA glue and then soaked in salty water overnight. I'm glad you like it guys. I don't usually buy British vehicles but there was an excellent write up in a magazine and i had to do it. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out.

[Wolster]

Excellent JJ, that crewman looks very life like!