What's on the Bench 2023

[Si Benson]

Well Si I was just getting ready to ask what scale your panther was then found the above.....and it's almost the perfect scale too! Are you going to do it up in tri color camo or go for something a little more exotic like the "Dot" style like Daimler used or maybe the "Disc" style of M.A.N? Either one would be a fun departure from the "norm".

Hi Rick,
You sound like our Mr Jones with his exotic/unique paint scheme suggestions …..not sure i could pull off anything too technical at this scale!
I honestly have no idea where I’m going with the colouring in for this yet….I’ll brush the dust off my thinking cap, not used it in a while

 

[Mini Me]

After the decal work on the fuel truck, trailer and jeep I've been having a look at how this is all going to look on the dio. Still have all the figs. to paint up and then stage the scene. I am not taken with the runway surface and will be trying a different topping.

 

[Ian M]

I will spare you the image but there are bits of traction engine all over the place. The good news is I've started to paint.

 

[Graeme C.]

I will spare you the image but there are bits of traction engine all over the place. The good news is I've started to paint.

We need a picture Ian! I would like to see what it all looks like, sounds intriguing!

 

[Mark1]

Got a new bench so not much on it at the moment except for....could of sworn i left a 1/700 floaty on there!! ..aah there it is

 

[Si Benson]

Got a new bench so not much on it at the moment except for....could of sworn i left a 1/700 floaty on there!! ..aah there it is View attachment 474342

Going to need a bigger boat Mark

 

[adt70hk]

Hi Paul, yes you are correct it is a late G.
The kit is by Vespid and they do have the AA armour version available but this kit version doesn’t…..it does have PE schurzen though
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Heard generally good things about Vespid, at least the earlier kits i.e. Comet. How have you found it Si.

 

[adt70hk]

After the decal work on the fuel truck, trailer and jeep I've been having a look at how this is all going to look on the dio. Still have all the figs. to paint up and then stage the scene. I am not taken with the runway surface and will be trying a different topping.View attachment 473406View attachment 473407View attachment 473408

Coming on very nicely indeed Rick!! Really looking the business!

 

[Mini Me]

Coming on very nicely indeed Rick!! Really looking the business!

Thanks Andrew, it's hit and miss at the moment, I'll eventually get to the figs. and it will slowly get to where I want it.

 

[Si Benson]

Heard generally good things about Vespid, at least the earlier kits i.e. Comet. How have you found it Si.

First vespid kit I’ve built…..I think ….and I found it a nice kit to build.

Metal barrel, just the right amount of PE, good link and length tracks, reasonable instructions and good details for a kit this scale.


Ive got a bit further with it now….





Schurzen still to add once I get the weathering done

 

[adt70hk]

First vespid kit I’ve built…..I think ….and I found it a nice kit to build.

Metal barrel, just the right amount of PE, good link and length tracks, reasonable instructions and good details for a kit this scale.


Ive got a bit further with it now….

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Schurzen still to add once I get the weathering done

Pretty much what I've heard, although I think the Comet has a couple of minor quirks....

That's coming on very nicely indeed!

Hope all is well with you?

ATB.

Andrew

 

[The Smythe Meister]

First vespid kit I’ve built…..I think ….and I found it a nice kit to build.

Metal barrel, just the right amount of PE, good link and length tracks, reasonable instructions and good details for a kit this scale.


Ive got a bit further with it now….

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Schurzen still to add once I get the weathering done

Looking lovely Si
I particularly like the wheels and tracks, EXCELLENT job on those especially

 

[Mini Me]

Very nice Si, looking forward to seeing the next update,

 

[JR]

Expected this to be good Si, and it is .
Love the subtle camo paintwork, very effective.
Bet those tracks and wheels came off in one ?

 

[Panzerwrecker]

2023 is the year of the seven for me. I plan to complete all the 1/35 Sd.Kfz.7 8t halftracks I have already started to build and also hope to kitbash one that was never released. One down, one in progress and three to go

WIP shots of the Dragon 6562 kit

 

[wotan]

I have been busy working on a number of paintings this winter. This is what is currently on my bench easel. He is a member of the Sealed Knot re-enactors from a photo taken by my nephew.



BTW for those of you who have difficulty painting faces, this is the range of colours that I use as underpainting for portraits. It will all be painted over when I get to the top layer. This is done in oils on canvas.

John

 

[Si Benson]

Just finished adding the final bits to this.

Its Meng‘s Zu-23-2, one of the AA guns included in the Russian light AA set…

 

[Andy T]

A tentative start after being away from the bench for well over a year

 

[The Smythe Meister]

A tentative start after being away from the bench for well over a yearView attachment 475912

Nice ,
Had started one of these a while ago,but buggered it up,hence it ended up in the bin
They do Look good though eh?!

 

[adt70hk]

Just finished adding the final bits to this.

Its Meng‘s Zu-23-2, one of the AA guns included in the Russian light AA set…
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Very nicely done Si!