Other hobbies

Big_Stu · April 26, 2011, 01:05:24 PM

Thanks guys, encouraging enough to have another go

Quote from: uwe on April 26, 2011, 12:59:48 PM
we didn't have zombies riding on top of those tanks

......... I think!
That's how the figures were painted when I got them. My teenage skills would have improved them massively - not so sure these days.
I was in a model shop earlier today killing time, nothing bought. They had some amazing model figures in 1/35 painted up - but at £60-70 per figure - I passed!

Highlander · April 26, 2011, 04:14:38 PM

Dangerous place to go, Stu... there's a place called Comet Minatures (not all they sell) in Battersea that could break lots of people's hearts (and budgets...)

TBird1958 · April 26, 2011, 05:40:38 PM

I've always thought of photography as the "anvil" when it comes to modelmaking.......if it looks good, convincing for a moment or two before the viewer realizes what it is - you've succeeded.

Oldies but still faves.

Big_Stu · April 27, 2011, 01:33:41 AM

Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on April 26, 2011, 04:14:38 PM
Dangerous place to go, Stu... there's a place called Comet Minatures (not all they sell) in Battersea that could break lots of people's hearts (and budgets...)

Oh-oh, now you went and did it!

Highlander · April 27, 2011, 01:51:40 PM

Mark elevates modeling to a true artform...

TBird1958 · July 02, 2011, 01:04:27 PM

Yesterday was quite a good day for some model photograhy, so off to the Marina I went - strong AM sunshine and a clear horizon make for some nice shots, the kits here are from quite a few different manufacturers, the two I'm most happy with are the Penn Central cars. They're resin castings with many photo-etched brass details added. Cheers

Dave W · July 02, 2011, 08:17:58 PM

Impressive as always, Mark.

Pilgrim · July 02, 2011, 09:49:32 PM

Can't believe they're not on a real full-size track!

Freuds_Cat · July 03, 2011, 05:10:47 AM

I would like to say Ho Hum same as usual Mark! But AS USUAL I am forced to go through each pic and stare in amazement at not just the detail but the lighting. Great stuff.

dadagoboi · July 03, 2011, 05:25:38 AM

Fantastic job all around, Mark, both pix and rolling stock. You make it look too easy!

Highlander · July 03, 2011, 06:11:13 AM

That's pure porn...

TBird1958 · July 03, 2011, 10:12:05 AM

Thanks guys!

Building models really is a simple joy for me I can get lost in it for hours if I'm left unattended

The pictures are surprising simple as long the sun is out and a clear horizon is available.

The Penn Central car was a real challenge, the kit is a resin casting with beautiful etched metal parts and a good instruction sheet, these are just a couple shots from construction.

All the parts pretty much on, ready to paint.

Painted, a very glossy P.C. green, ready for waterslide decals.

And one side done.

Highlander · July 03, 2011, 04:13:33 PM

[Quasimodo] I have sheen the Mashter's Alter... Mashter should not be left unattended too long... [/Quasimodo]

(I mentioned a while back I'd like to see the road to completion, ta...)