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[Big_Stu]

Thanks guys, encouraging enough to have another go

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]

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]

 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]

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]

Mark elevates modeling to a true artform...

[TBird1958]

 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]

Impressive as always, Mark. 

[Pilgrim]

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

[Freuds_Cat]

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]

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

[Highlander]

That's pure porn...

[TBird1958]

 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]

[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...)