Last Ditch

[Steve Jones]

Looks like your having a lot of fun with this one Jack. It's turning into something really special. Keep up the great work

 

[Jack L]

Looks like your having a lot of fun with this one Jack. It's turning into something really special. Keep up the great work

Thanks Steve.

The cooler weather seemed to improve the mojo today, and managed a couple of figures. Really quite pleased with these two, especially the ammo carrier. Used a magnifier for the first time, so maybe that was the difference.


Also in something quite different, did a couple of figures for the train Dad is building. White metal in about 1/48, and also quite pleased in how they cam out.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

You're right to be pleased Jack. These are all excellent.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Good job Jack.

 

[Jason Crausby]

Top notch figures Jack.... just catching up now!

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice work on the figures!

 

[Jack L]

Thanks all

 

[Jack L]

Nearly there with this one...a couple more figures to finish off, and a few details to tweak and add to the scenery, and I'll call it a day.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Nicely done, Jack

 

[Steve Jones]

Outstanding Jack. Luv it to bits. Should be nearly there now??

 

[Andy Belsey]

Just caught up Jack - excellent!
Andy

 

[Jack L]

Calling it done:

In a "Last Ditch" attempt to repel attackers, a mixed unit machine gun squad deploy to final positions, after hastily planning in the relative safety of a long abandoned 88 position. With enemy infantry and armour approaching, three men give cover while the rest take it in turns to dart out from the rubble.


Really hope you like it...I enjoyed making it, might limit the amount of figures I have to paint in future though. Special thanks to Ron, Simon T and Peter Day, for their tips and knowledge along the way....really did help, and everyone else who offered encouragement. Lots more tweaks I should probably make...but I needed this one finished. For a first dio attempt, and a lot of lessons learned, I am happy with it.

Thanks again.

 

[Deleted member 7181]

First Dio?!

Wow, that's an amazing result!

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Marvellous work Jack. Hard to believe it's your first with such high quality work. More!

 

[Jack L]

First Dio?!

Wow, that's an amazing result!

Marvellous work Jack. Hard to believe it's your first with such high quality work. More!

Thank you both...with advice from the aforementioned, and various 'how to guides' elsewhere on the forum...it's actually hard to go wrong!

 

[spanner570]

Terrific build Jack.

No matter how much advise and 'How to's', you have read, you obviously have the talent to transform info. into what we see here.
A most excellent diorama.

Ron

 

[scottie3158]

Jack,
Very nicely done Sir, that is a cracking scene all round.

 

[Jack L]

Terrific build Jack.

No matter how much advise and 'How to's', you have read, you obviously have the talent to transform info. into what we see here.
A most excellent diorama.

Ron

Thank you Ron. Very kind words.

Jack,
Very nicely done Sir, that is a cracking scene all round.

Thank you Paul. Enjoyed it!

 

[Jason Crausby]

Great result Jack.... really like this!
Jason

 

[rtfoe]

How the @!#$%@ did I miss this Jack. Simply brilliant. I'm seeing this on the h/p while waiting for swmbo so will get back and look at it on a bigger screen.

Cheers,
Richard