Retreat

[tommy1drop]

Hi All

I thought i would post some pics of my latest project named "RETREAT", i have based this latest build on a scene that was all to familiar near the end of the war, it is based around the Mini Art European street with one or two alterations.

I have added a roof made from balsa wood and internal floors and walls(to be completed) i have also added wall paper and some other small additions, i have some way to go before finishing this model but i have decided against using a vehicle on this scene, as i want it to look like a scene that was familiar in the closing stages of the war.

I will be adding Kirin figures along with the new MasterBox France 1944 figures and some resin furniture, so far this is coming along nicely, but i am glad i have nearly finished the roof, i dont think i could stand cutting each individual roof tile any longer( 359 so far), i will post more pics along the way as the build progress`s.

I hope you like it so far!

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[Polux]

An interesting topic Tom.

It's an opinion; not if there is some brand that makes citizens in " normal life", or with bicycles, or seemed. I believe that you have given a lot of importance to the house and his decoration (only to look at the picture of wedding of the wall), to put there a Tiger does not fit. Normal life I believe that it would fit and serious different, or a peddler, with wood of raft it's possible to make his "shop".

Insurance that you put and put it was staying well!

Regards

Polux

 

[noble]

This is looking nice so far like what you've done with the miniart building very nice.

scott

 

[tommy1drop]

Hi Scott& Polux

Thanks for that lads, ive just put the floors in and i am now starting to paint one or two bits of furniture, then i intend to do a little more inside the house before starting the figures.

Im really enjoying these kits as they are different and they offer so much on ways for diorama builders, had a fair bit of choice language along the way mind!

Tom

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Going to look great Tom and i like the idea of no vehicles, going to keep an eye on this mate.

Have fun, John

 

[geegad]

Looking good bud you can come and do my decorating after you've finished with this house Keep it up Geegad

 

[papa 695]

Looking very good so far keep up the good work

 

[spanner570]

Nice diorama unfolding Tom. Looking good!

Ron

 

[tommy1drop]

Thanks guys, had to take a bit of time of due to an accident, i managed to put my back out and broke my foot, so........time off from modelling, wifes orders, plus i cant lean over the table to do the model....back locks up(painful)

But i will update once im on the mend, once again thanks for your kind words.

Tom

 

[noble]

Get well soon mate and come back to us best wishes.

scott

 

[spanner570]

Just read about your accident Tom. I hope you are on the mend mate. Sounds as if the matron has you in order too!

Take care and look after yourself.

Ron

 

[tommy1drop]

Update

Just started a bit more on the Dio, i have added a few more bits and bobs to it, and i have started to add the odd bricks here and there, the next thing to do is to start on the figures(12 in all) and add a little bit more in way of weathering etc.

Thanks for the kind words Ron, matron gave me very strict orders, and i had to do as i was told as she was there all the time:wow:

So i have managed to take some more pics of the work so far, hope you like it.

Tom

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[Polux]

That's looking great!! Really nice!!

Polux

 

[papa 695]

Looking top notch Tom what scale is it 1/35?

 

[tommy1drop]

Looking top notch Tom what scale is it 1/35?

Hi Papa its all in 1:35th scale, the building is a Miniart European building and all the figures and accessories are from Kirin, Miniart and Masterbox.

I scratchbuilt the roof and floors from Balsa wood and the roof tiles were made from plastic strips, the carpet is from a free printable site as is the wall paper, the cushions on the chair i made from Wilkos plaster in a tube, and some of the furniture is a mixture of resin pieces i bought from a model dealer in China and the other bits are Miniarts furniture pieces.

Just got to figure out the curtains and some other bits and pieces, then i can start on the figures, ive already built and painted the wagon carrying a wounded soldier(masterbox very good item) apart from that theres still a way to go before its finished.

Tom

 

[geegad]

well there is certainly enough detail in there nobody can so you haven't got any imagination!!!

looking forward to seeing all the items come together

geegad

 

[Tommy]

Fantastic! Wonderful details.

 

[papa 695]

Thanks for the info Tom and that is some stunning work sofar looking forward to the finished item

 

[Steviek51]

One can see where this dio is going, it is going to look fantastic, can,t wait to see the finshed item, thanks for the the info on some of the technique as well Tom, all the best Steve.