Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
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Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
As my Spit is nearing completion I thought I'd attempt something a bit more off the beaten track.
I'm taking apart a die cast AEC RT London bus in order to backdate it to 1940 and some 1/48 RAF erks are about to become 'Brown jobs'!
The bus is 1/43, but to me the 1/48 erks look a tad oversized compared to other 1/48 figures so I don't think that the difference will be glaring
pics to follow........
I'm taking apart a die cast AEC RT London bus in order to backdate it to 1940 and some 1/48 RAF erks are about to become 'Brown jobs'!
The bus is 1/43, but to me the 1/48 erks look a tad oversized compared to other 1/48 figures so I don't think that the difference will be glaring
pics to follow........
"Spits, SLUFS and Rock 'n' Roll"
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Re: The clock is ticking for Purplethistle
I'm flattered at your impression of my abilities Narayan, but my dio will be a bit more modest!
Here's the bus that came with one of those partwork mags
and the Airfix erks become pongoes
Here's the bus that came with one of those partwork mags
and the Airfix erks become pongoes
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Re: The clock is ticking for Purplethistle
Oh blinking flip! I had planned to take the bus apart to do the painting more easily ( Grey roof, white window surround area 1940 livery ) but even though it is held together with Phillips screws, the little flippers will not loosen
Still researching period advert posters to make up decals to cover the more modern ones on the bus. Also german bombs of WW2, ideally SC250 or similar size
On the plus side, I've taken the RAF 'Jumper guy' and converted the jumper to a battledress tunic and shaved the trouser leg bottoms into gaiters.
'Kneeling ammo guy' has also got gaiters now and 'Overalls guy' can be used as is.
...now, how am I going to do a city street with a big hole in the ground
Still researching period advert posters to make up decals to cover the more modern ones on the bus. Also german bombs of WW2, ideally SC250 or similar size
On the plus side, I've taken the RAF 'Jumper guy' and converted the jumper to a battledress tunic and shaved the trouser leg bottoms into gaiters.
'Kneeling ammo guy' has also got gaiters now and 'Overalls guy' can be used as is.
...now, how am I going to do a city street with a big hole in the ground
"Spits, SLUFS and Rock 'n' Roll"
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Re: The clock is ticking for Purplethistle
Much research into 1940 bus routes and numbers later.....the bus has authentic 1940 adverts on, 1940 livery and I'm just finishing the new destination boards ( the original ones were later style upper and lower case lettering)
The base is the lid of a 5 ream paper box with a hole cut to make the excavation around the UXB. On the inside of the lid I taped a rough surfaced 'tub' of packing cardboard for depth. Now for bits of buildings!
Pics later.....
The base is the lid of a 5 ream paper box with a hole cut to make the excavation around the UXB. On the inside of the lid I taped a rough surfaced 'tub' of packing cardboard for depth. Now for bits of buildings!
Pics later.....
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Re: The clock is ticking for Purplethistle
Wartime livery, adverts and destination boards done (but paint will need a retouch where handling has rubbed some off! )
Not great photos, can't really see the added weathering...
...and the base gets started.
A box lid for the base so that I can cut a hole where the bomb is being dug out.
Sandbags are made from (a lot of) chewing gum rolled to a sausage shape, nipped into individual sandbags with the back of a blade, and painted with a wash of Khaki acrylic.
Not great photos, can't really see the added weathering...
...and the base gets started.
A box lid for the base so that I can cut a hole where the bomb is being dug out.
Sandbags are made from (a lot of) chewing gum rolled to a sausage shape, nipped into individual sandbags with the back of a blade, and painted with a wash of Khaki acrylic.
"Spits, SLUFS and Rock 'n' Roll"
Re: The clock is ticking for Purplethistle
That is looking fantastic, and such a great idea!
Regards,
Steve
This chewing gum, is it fresh or used?
Regards,
Steve
This chewing gum, is it fresh or used?
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Re: The clock is ticking for Purplethistle
A bit more progress on the Bomb Disposal dio, although the clock really is ticking now, as I have still to make a background building from scratch!
I can see how you'd think that I've maybe used individual chiclets for sandbags Steve, but it is used chewing gum (or 'pre-enjoyed')SteveC wrote:
This chewing gum, is it fresh or used?
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Re: The clock is ticking for Purplethistle
Get the flarepath ready Skipper, it will not be as detailed as I would like, but I think I might bring this one home after the daylight's gone!
I've had to wait for plaster on the dio base to dry before painting, but if I can get a couple of hours in tonight, I might have something halfway presentable.
I've had to wait for plaster on the dio base to dry before painting, but if I can get a couple of hours in tonight, I might have something halfway presentable.
"Spits, SLUFS and Rock 'n' Roll"
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Re: Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
Fuse, gaine and picric removed, this one is safe.
My tribute to the Bomb Disposal guys. As the Battle of Britain turned, their battle began.
My tribute to the Bomb Disposal guys. As the Battle of Britain turned, their battle began.
"Spits, SLUFS and Rock 'n' Roll"
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Re: Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
Now that is one very effective diorama. Very nice!
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Re: Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
I really like that. Well done.
David
David
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Re: Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
Excellent.
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
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Re: Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
Man that is blimmin' fantastic. Well done Sir. I really like that.
Brings back memories of "Danger UXB" TV show, back in the day.
Cheers
Jim
Brings back memories of "Danger UXB" TV show, back in the day.
Cheers
Jim
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Re: Purplethistles Bomb Disposal tribute-**FINISHED**
Love It !!!
Very well Done. I admire your creativity.
Very well Done. I admire your creativity.
John Ratzenberger
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.