Traffic jam

[willem]

Hi all

I had this idea for a long time, base was already made some time ago, time to realize !
It pictures a mountain road, were an HST has an engine failure, causing a traffic jam.
While the mechanics are fixing it, the GI's take a break.
The HST carries a 155 gun. An M7 priest is following, a Harley WLA is also included.
All these are already described in the Armoured Fury section, except the Harley.

The base, cheap foam and wood. Rocks are bark like used for garden purposes.

Along the way i decided to add a simple mountain hut, like used by shepherds.

More rocks and first plaster

This is were I restarted 2 months ago, some shadows and base colors, sandy road.
The silhouette of the vehicles is already visible.

First green, more details

More green

Reconron discovered this beautyful ivy ! I wanted it immediately.

Last details, highlights, brushjobs etc

Next: placing and weathering the vehicles, painting the figures

Thanks for looking,

Willem

 

[jknaus]

Neat base. I cant wait to see how this comes out
James

 

[moon puppy]

That was interesting, scroll fast and see the base come to life.

 

[lupanzer]

Cool...well done...thanks for the sbs :coolio

Luiz

 

[Gator]

Very nice.

 

[reconron]

Reconron discovered this beautyful ivy ! I wanted it immediately.

Hey,that was our secret!
It's from MiniNatur,they really have some nice stuff for scenery uses: http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC8QFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newmodellersshop.co.uk%2Fmininatur.htm&ei=in3qU5HhAYGFOOz-gdgP&usg=AFQjCNFGbVLEUDY07QQAhti8qKEROx8IPw&bvm=bv.72676100,d.ZWU

Looking good,Willem!Looking forward to the next steps!

Greetings,Ron.

 

[willem]

Traffic jam [update august 21]

Hi all

So here are the first vehicles and figures.
One can find the details in Armoured Fury.
Weathering according to the dusty and sandy road.

Overview from back

Overview from front

Details of the mechanics (Verlinden)

Right side HST

Left side HST

Rear of gun

Gun

Note the self scratched hoses\connectors from the pneumatic breaks.

Next: The M7 Priest, more figures

Thanks for looking,

Willem

 

[moon puppy]

Traffic jam [update august 21]

Great job Willem, really good to see those break lines hooked up. Think it's rare I've seen that detail added.

 

[willem]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

Hi all

M7 Priest on its place, as well as the other figures
Details of this Priest were in Amoured Fury some time ago.

Ok also in black & white, gives a contemporary impression

Next: build the Harley WLA , maybe add some more small stuff

Thanks for looking,

Willem

 

[reconron]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

Ha,that's funny...the moment I saw the first colour photo,I thought "that would look great in black and white".

Very fine job so far,my friend!


Greetings,Ron.

 

[moon puppy]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

Willem the one thing that jumps out at me is the guy standing up in the Preist, if you can position him where his hands are resting on something instead of just hanging in the air like that, think it would really make a difference. It looks fantastic!

 

[willem]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

You are right Moon Puppy, but thats because he is on Blue Tack right now.
You know that stuff ? Temporarely fix kit.

On finishing everything I take care of it, promised.

willem

 

[moon puppy]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

Well yeah, that'll do it!

 

[SA Dave]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

Looking way cool Willem

 

[Duke Maddog]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

Awesome job Willem! That's amazing how well it looks in black and white. I can't wait to see more!

 

[lupanzer]

Traffic jam [update september 7]

Fantastic scene...very well done...the bw pics look cool

Luiz

 

[willem]

Hi all,

I call this one done !
The Harley is on his place, some dust and pigments were added.

Furthermore I added a rainwater pit or basin ? left to the hut.

And MP: the guy in the Priest is now fixed, hands on metal

Thanks for looking,

Willem

 

[Bagge]

Great looking diorama willem

//Mats

 

[reconron]

Well done Willem!


Gr,Ron.

 

[razordws]

That turned out awesome Willem!