Spring 1951

[Niho]

So after paint, and i created 5 bedrolls from tissue and PVA solution, added the antennae .....made from Ernie Ball E & G strings lol ....rocking along.

I've got a Bazooka and some bandoliers to add, and the .50 ammo cans.

I did streak and 'spot' the M26 with Alclad Aqua gloss to depict rain, looking suitably grubby as most seemed to during combat.
Happy days
Niho

 

[Mini Me]

Defo looks like it's been down the road.

 

[Niho]

I'm awaiting these, resin casts but hopefully easy to use and apply....



From evilbay.....
Looking forward to this
Niho

 

[Tim Marlow]

They look very interesting, if fragile! Nick. Are they casts or prints though? Looks like it might be a difficult job in removing all those supports cleanly….

 

[Jim R]

Not seen those before Nick. Are they flexible? Maybe they are more bendable when warmed?

 

[Niho]

Jim, Tim
I'll know more when they arrive, i am hoping after careful removal and cleanup they can be persuaded to conform with very hot water......
I have 6 piece brass PE slings but these days i make them into birds nests lol. At a price £17 delivered these will be easier
Niho

 

[scottie3158]

Jim, Tim
I'll know more when they arrive, i am hoping after careful removal and cleanup they can be persuaded to conform with very hot water......
I have 6 piece brass PE slings but these days i make them into birds nests lol. At a price £17 delivered these will be easier
Niho

It will be interesting to see what you think of them.

 

[Niho]

I just found this on another Forum, yes they are 3D printed....
Quote....
"
1-The slings can be a challenge to remove due to the print “stilts” and their flexibility; I ended up patiently cutting them off as I lay the sling on a cutting mat.
2-The slings will bend in hot water, but I found not as easily as cast resin. Be patient, bend a bit at a time.
3-I drilled a wee hole for the “nub” at the swivel and used medium super glue and a kicker. held up as I installed the part."
I'm still well up for this
Niho

 

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks Nick. Must admit when I looked at them I thought “how did they cast them with all those gates”…..
The future of aftermarket isn’t it…..

 

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry 'Crazy Man', but I'm playing ketchup here Buddy. Great to see you back in the swing and this dio is getting better and better with each update Nick. I have never heard of eye decals before, but you seem to have used them to the max. They look great!!! Overall, everything from the figs to the weathering on the M26 is tops!!! I'll try and keep up now....

As an aside, My brother was born on the day the Korean Conflict began, 25 June 1950, and when we were kids, I used to bust his chops about him being the cause of the conflict.........Because he was so ugly...........

Prost
Allen

 

[Niho]

Fun fun fun later today with these new arrivals...

 

[adt70hk]

Just had a catch-up Nick. That's coming on very nicely indeed.

Very well done.

Andrew

 

[Niho]

Okies, parting off the carrier print, a bit of a nitemare tbh, one shattered!!!!!! one due to my clumsiness i broke, but i changed blade to new and got 3/4 ready
okay. imma@ pause point here, doing all fig and stowage sundries... this'll take coffee and concerntration lol
Niho

 

[Niho]

This a.m. boiling water to persuade the sling into the two 0.3mm holes I've drilled in stock and swivel. Gel CA applied.
One down three to go

Looks great for the fiddly effort
Niho

 

[Jim R]

Looks great but certainly not for the novice or the faint hearted.

 

[Niho]

Jim, as proficient as i feel i am, these were a challenge but not impossible to do....... a little more time taken as you'll get good results. Parting off the print frame and cleanup was the difficult bit.
Anyhow, a Marine has a weapon lol

Will try to get the others on tonight, ready for a show on Saturday
Niho

 

[Mini Me]

That's awesome Nick....that sling is outstanding

 

[scottie3158]

Nick,
The sling looks great, they seem to be worth the effort.

 

[Niho]

Cheers all,
Moving along a bit, the cracked Thompson sling i repaired but knew i couldnt bend it, so..... i added it to the Bazooka, which fits perfectly.

Not very clear but i painted it this a.m. before work...... final stowage was base coated too. One hopes to have complete before Friday nights Clubmeet and then Saturdays Shepway model show @ Hawkinge.
Niho

 

[Niho]

Chequered flag in sight.... 4 items, one figure to add.



Very happy, my first 35th dio in a couple of years.
Niho