Wednesday 8 March 2023

Slow Progress

 So I've managed to get some more painting done, and thought that I would show you what I've done.

Firstly are some more Dapol Platform passengers and staff from their Platform figures set. I have about 12 more of these to do, and they are a useful side project, so expect to see more at some point. Biggest problem is how to mount the sitting figures to the sticks for spraying/painting.


Next up is a project that has been on the bench for way too long, 3 M48 Patton tanks and 3 M47 tanks for my Jordanians. These are big vehicles and have taken a lot of work to pin wash, for example. In addition, I think I lost some enthusiam for the project, so they have taken longer than planned. The end result is good though. The Skytrex M48 is a great kit, while the Butler's 3D Models M47 has not come out badly at all, despite suffering from layer lines (particularly on the angled glacis). I did hit these with a file and putty during assembly which has helped a bit, and once painted, they are a lot harder to see.






So what's next? I currently have a half timbered house and a cattle dock on the bench, built so probably those, and some railway figures. Or I might decide to build another kit from the pile of shame!