Desert War Series - the 25 pounder

[willem]

Hi friends

Next years (yes !) I will be busy making a diorama series all situated in North Africa 1940-1943, the Desert War.
My favorite when it comes to modelling.
German, Italian, British and US kits will be used.

So far I gathered about 30 vehicles and some 100 figures.
Some are brand new, some are very old and will be rebuilt/repainted.

I will show individual vehicles here and any progress in scenery in "The Real Thing"

First to show is the Italeri Opel Blitz, a real classic.
Todoos: wheels(tyres), dust filters, stowage, large tarp, figures.

Im open for any improving suggestions !

Thanks for looking,
Willem

 

[jknaus]

Re: Desert War Series

Thats a really well done truck. Cant wait to see more
James

 

[reconron]

Re: Desert War Series

Well done,Wim!

Hope you will bring this one along on the next clubmeeting.


Greetings,Ron.

 

[paddy]

Re: Desert War Series

top quality, well done

 

[MrT]

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[willem]

Re: Desert War Series

Ron Wrote:

Hope you will bring this one along on the next clubmeeting

At your service

Gonna need your guys advice anyway to make my first LARGE tarp....

Willem

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Desert War Series

Tarp you say?

I did one on the German halftrack with tissue paper and white glue.

Check it out, turned out pretty nice if I say so myself..

https://www.modelersalliance.com/forum/have-gun-will-travel/59965-8-ton-halftrack-and-88-mm-gun?limit=8&start=168#67036

 

[Tojo72]

Re: Desert War Series

nice ambitious project,the weathering on that truck really came out nice

 

[Sherman 18]

Re: Desert War Series

The truck looks really nice.

 

[willem]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

Hi all,

Next vehicle dio-ready.
Its a OOTB British VM Valentine IV MK III (VM was an obscure company inbetween from Alan to Miniart)
Nicely detailed, but not easy to build.
The barrel was so terrific I had to replace it with an alu one.

Constructive comments are always welcome.

Thanks for looking, willem

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

If you had trouble I sure can't see it. Fine looking Val Williem :solider

 

[jknaus]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

Very very nice. Really like it
James

 

[reconron]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

looks well done in my eyes,W!

Are that individual track links?


Greetings,Ron.

 

[MrT]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

Nicely done!

B)

 

[Arturius]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

Willem, wonderfull job!
I really like the effect on decals. Wich products do you use?

Cheers

Art

 

[willem]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

@All: Thank you for the kind words :cheer:

@Ron: yes hundreds of individual plastic tracklinks :pp

@Arturius: these were old Tamiya decals, left over from a Matilda :hmmm
MicroSet, satin varnish and light dust spray did the job.

Thanks for looking, willem

 

[Sherman 18]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

Great job!

 

[lupanzer]

Re: Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

Really looking super fine...

:drinks

Luiz

 

[willem]

Desert War Series - update Opel Blitz

Hi all

Not much production last months.
But at least finished stowage and tarp on the Blitz.
I will do the tires and final dusting when placed on groundwork.
Comments are welcome.

Thanks for looking, Willem

 

[reconron]

Desert War Series - update Valentine tank

Looks great Wim!

The Afrika Korpser is checking out the paint work on the basket,huh? :laugh:


Greetings,Ron.