Long time modeler new to this forum...

[Lt. Z0mBe]

Wise and Sagely Figure Modelers,

I have been a modeler for a long time, and, if I do say so myself, am pretty good at it. But, I have not tackled the delicate art of figure modeling yet.

First, let me say "hello" and that I am really impressed by the work here. I have been trolling through the forums here all night just glimpsing images of work.

I am a long time member of www.starshipmodeler.com's boards and one member, Jeff, suggested I head over here with questions about my next project. Here's three of my questions from over there:

Do you all have any links to 1/35 scale zombie dioramas/figures? All I can find are the 1/48 and 1/87 scale ones.

I am going to need a few 1/35 M12 shotguns Modevery similar to these. Basic difference is there's fewer heat perforations and no hammer.

Are there 1/35 weapons sets? Squadron and ebay have been for naught.

I have another weird one for this project. What would you guys recommend for 1/35 French tombstones?

I can't put my finger on it, but the European ones just look "different" than the American ones. Verlinden has some crypts, but they're mega expensive in the numbers I am going to need. I found some 120mm ones too by various manufacturers. Too big.

I need some simple, European tombstones. French would be ideal.

Am I going to have to scratchbuild fifty-eleven European tombstones?

I appreciate the help. Thanks for helping a "seasoned newbie" along.

Kenny

 

[John Long]

The shotgun can be found in DML's WWII Marines set. Check Squadron's Custom Dioramics line for tombstones. Zombies will likely have to be converted and/or sculpted using something available. Warriors makes a skeleton that may be useful.

 

[Bad91Fellow]

Hi,
another shotgun can also be found in a DML Vietnam Navy Seals set.
Tombstones are also different in Europe. Next to a medieval church (france has MANY medieval churches!!!) the tombstones look different to a modern cemetery (in a town like Paris for example). It depends on the "where".

Lennart

 

[Roc]

Kenny, welcome to the Planet, hope you enjoy your stay.
As you can see from the replies, you have come to the right place.

Cheers
Roc

 

[Lt. Z0mBe]

Wow! Thank you for the replies!!

I didn't even realize DML made 1/35 figures.

I'm a sci-fi vehicles and hardware scratchbuilder, and am quite the newbie at this stuff. I really appreciate the input.

Thanks again for the warm welcomes and sound advice.

Kenny

 

[Jeff]

Nice to see you here Kenny. I think you will like this place it is a lot like Starship modeler in its tone. Here is a link to the Warriors skulls. I can's find the whole skeleton, but I will keep looking.

http://www.milminwh.com/warriors_acc.htm

 

[Jeff]

double post.

 

[Lt. Z0mBe]

Nice to see you here Kenny. I think you will like this place it is a lot like Starship modeler in its tone. Here is a link to the Warriors skulls. I can's find the whole skeleton, but I will keep looking.

http://www.milminwh.com/warriors_acc.htm

Thanks, Jeff! I found these there too:

http://www.milminwh.com/images/Plus%20Model/PL172.jpg'



Kenny

 

[captnenglish]

For cheap European looking tombstones got to Micheals and look in their Holloween section,, they should be just what you're looking for, I have purchased several and with a little repainting I think they look great.

 

[Lt. Z0mBe]

For cheap European looking tombstones got to Micheals and look in their Holloween section,, they should be just what you're looking for, I have purchased several and with a little repainting I think they look great.

That's a great idea. I hadn't considered that.

Thanks!!

Kenny