WIP Arnhem

[Helm]

Hi Henk,
I totally agree about the rope, I've been looking for something more suitable for the last few days, even when I painted it it went funny. I'm trying to something natural that I only need to apply a wash of inks. I was going to make toggle ropes but what I had was too thick. I will redo this as I'm not happy with it either.
I understand what you are saying about the wall, I was trying to keep it open so it could be viewed 360 to see the reverse of the figures, but again I will cut something and see how it looks, an easy retrofit if it works out OK.
It was on off the shelf house, if I had built it from scratch the construction would have been totally different. My wanting to get on with it was probably the biggest factor, plus the wall sections were only about £12. I would have spent 5 times that on materials and probably, had no figures painted as it would have taken me ages to build the house I ideally wanted.
I was going to buy and make some furniture, again being lazy I went without. I totally agree with all your comments by the way.

I haven't painted anything for me in over two and a half years so I struck whilst the iron was hot. I've got five more of these Market Garden diorama's to do so.........to quote another line from the film "Your'e late you lazy B******'s but we'll forgive you"
Do be late jumping in next time.
cheers
Richie

For the rope mate, I'd make it from twisted cotton, that way you can make it as thick as you want and if you get the right colour, won't need painting either, except for a wash to make it look used.

 

[Richie]

Hi Henk,
I have made a wall to close off the balcony. I'll have to let everything dry and harden up and will look with fresh eyes tomorrow.
cheers
Richie

Hi Steve,
I'll have a look at that suggestion, might try boat builders too, for rigging or small ships rope.
cheers
Richie

 

[MalcC]

Like Simon has already mentioned, it keeps on giving.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Like Simon has already mentioned, it keeps on giving.

Malc

Can only agree with all the positives mentioned

I like that each area of the Diorama tells it’s own story , all coming together contributing to the overall picture

Excellent modelling

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Henk]

Hi Henk,
I have made a wall to close off the balcony. I'll have to let everything dry and harden up and will look with fresh eyes tomorrow.
cheers
Richie

Hi Steve,
I'll have a look at that suggestion, might try boat builders too, for rigging or small ships rope.
cheers
Richie
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Yes, that's what I meant Richie. Looks good.

I was going to suggest rigging rope/thread for ship building. It is readily available, and doesn't "fur" when you paint or stain it.

 

[NigelR]

Wow, amazing progress here, this is going to be one heck of a piece of storytelling. And then of course five more.....

Regarding the rope, whatever you use, try to make sure it's not furry - that really ruins the effect. Soaking in superglue is often a good way of minimising "fur".

 

[Dr Force]

I adore this type of modelling, so many variable skills and lots of interesting things to look at. Really enjoying seeing this continue to strive forward.

 

[Richie]

Hi Malc, Nap, Henk, Nigel & Dave,
Thank you all. I have taken on the advice and made the changes, I have ordered some natural hemp in different diameters from a model
boat shop and double walled the balcony wall.
I have added a couple of extra half floor boards to the up floor so it does not look symetrical. I have also added a small wall and plant pot shelf under the balcony window.
I broke the balcony barricade and had to repair this. I have added more debris and glass to the ground work. I will undercoat the new parts
tomorrow and might get an hour or two on the figures.
cheers
Richie

 

[KenBoyle]

Wow Richie! Impressive work on a fantastic project!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Richie]

Wow Richie! Impressive work on a fantastic project!

Cheers,
Ken

Hi Ken,
Thank you mate, I'm really enjoying this, learning a lot. I have also purchased some really good books and DVD's on Market Garden/Arnhem.
It's a fantastic campaign and don't worry I'm doing a piece of course on Easy Company as one of my six.
cheers
Richie
P.S. Thank you as well for the inspiration I have taken from your work in 1/35 scale.

 

[marco14]

very very nice too see and you have done a lot ,as long you enjoy it
Mario

 

[Briggsy]

Really nice upgrade mate, liking the rubble and broken glass, just one question, when are you going to build the house extension to keep this all in?

Cheers Simon

 

[Henk]

Hi Malc, Nap, Henk, Nigel & Dave,
Thank you all. I have taken on the advice and made the changes, I have ordered some natural hemp in different diameters from a model
boat shop and double walled the balcony wall.
I have added a couple of extra half floor boards to the up floor so it does not look symetrical. I have also added a small wall and plant pot shelf under the balcony window.
I broke the balcony barricade and had to repair this. I have added more debris and glass to the ground work. I will undercoat the new parts
tomorrow and might get an hour or two on the figures.
cheers
Richie
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Excellent Richie. I like the extra rubble, and particularly the glass. All those windows put in, leaves a lot of broken glass.... That wall and the window sill is looking good too.

 

[Helm]

Really taking shape now mate, quality work
Steve

 

[Nap]

Really taking shape now mate, quality work
Steve

Just going to agree and say WOW!

Love the amount of interest in all areas of the piece

Thanks for the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Great work on the base, it's really looking like there was hard fighting going on, so it's creating the right "feel" for the diorama.

 

[MalcC]

Just gets better and better and...

Malc

 

[Richie]

Hi Mario, Simon, Henk, Steve, Nap, Nigel & Malc,
Thank you.
I would also like to thank Carl who not only sent some rope but a Para too. It arrived today with the 4 different gauges of rope I
purchased. I decided to use the 1mm diameter rope I purchased as it was natural. So I made three 1/35 scale toggle ropes.
I thinned down a skewer stick in the drill to make the toggles and made the three ropes. I was able to thread them like actual
toggle ropes.
I will give the rope an ink wash probably and colour the toggles. Much happier with this, far better than my first effort by a country mile.
cheers
Richie

 

[Briggsy]

The ropes look good, good idea using the drill as a lathe, must try that got to be easier than sanding a skewer by hand to make a lance pole.

Cheers Simon

 

[Henk]

Wow, the toggle ropes really bring that scene to life. I can't have been the only person who for many years wondered why the Paras carried them strange ropes around with them, but this makes it clear, even to a casual observer.