Flak 36 Afrika Korps

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Well, I've been humming and hahing about a Diorama for ages, saw some lovely ones at Muckleburgh Tank museum, and finally ordered the above Tamiya kit to make my first attempt.


I became interested in the gun after building my Nashorn, which had a similar gun in it, and I have some amazing hi-res pics of german artillery for reference, so it seemed a good choice. also the fact that it came with lots of extras, made it particularly suitable for me.


Started by making a base with DAS clay, cat litter and some Tamiya sandbags...


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The sandbags were a bit of a disappointment, far too regular in shape - for that money they could have had a bit of variety in there, but hey. I built up a wall with them (the curved layout shown on the box simply cant be made with these...


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started painting the base and opicking out individual stones, using oil paints.


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Lots of wash coats in oil, to try and get a good colour - too yellow still!


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This is getting closer. weathered the sandbags and time to do some chipping and washes for the gun.


I have about 5 or 6 figures - and a BMW Motorcycle to paint too - will post these as I do them. So far I'm really enjoying this!
 
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looking real nice,John,the base come out well with the clay,liking the look of this very much, :D
 

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This is coming along very nicely John. I'll keep an eye out on the progress.
 

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Great to see you are dipping your toes into the wonderful, and rewarding world of dioramas, John.


An excellent start to be sure....Onwards and Upwards!


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Looking very good John, great work on those sand bags, they really look the part

To be fair, they are pre-made, so can't take too much credit!! Will deffo be making my own next time though.
 
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Great to see you are dipping your toes into the wonderful, and rewarding world of dioramas, John.


An excellent start to be sure....Onwards and Upwards!


Ron

Yup, I can feel myself getting hooked on this, it really does draw the whole process out more, and I like that. Will start collecting loads of odd little parts now, already thinking about the next one...!
 

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Good man yer'self John.


The getting ideas and thus the "Drawing out." you mention is all part of the fun of dios. Also, I like the inclusion of the tyre tracks - so often forgotten.


.....and yes, here's to the next one!


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That looks really good John. I'll be watching for more updates coz I'm not much of a diorama/base builder myself, but I'm getting much more interested in doing stuff like this.
 

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Looking good John. I like desert stuff, land or air. It must be the suggestion of warmth, when it's minus 4 outside !
 
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That looks really good John. I'll be watching for more updates coz I'm not much of a diorama/base builder myself, but I'm getting much more interested in doing stuff like this.

i can see it becoming a bigger draw than the actual kit, its lovely rooting around for bits and material to suit the job, even though I've taken the soft option on this, I'm already collecting stuff that will come in handy!
 

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Steady John, I can see all the danger signs of total addiction..........Great fun though isn't it?
 
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I don't think you can overdo chipping for a desert scene. All that sandblasting & gravel being thrown up by the wind.... Wait till you see my Panzer III ;)
 
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