WIP

[ACSpectre]

Unfortunately, real life curcumstances prevented me from completing my project for the 1944 build of last year. In the last few weeks my life has returned to a semblance of normalcy that has allowed me to return to my passion for modelling. First on my list to do was to complete the diorama I started and I wanted to post my progress here. I won't rehash the history of the build, anyone interested can look it up in the thread covering the 1944 build.

here are some pictures of the progress;

The Opel Blitz is done except for decals and weathering.

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp__2_nu7___2_7_257_WSNRCG3438_25239335nu 0mrj.jpg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp__5_nu7___2_7_257_WSNRCG3438_2479335nu0 mrj.jpg

I've also experimented a bit with how I'm going to place the cargo in the rear of the truck.

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp73396_nu3366__35__3_2457_35_4257ot1lsi. jpg

The figures are essentially done. All that remains is to add rifles to two of them. I may try to deaden the finish of the faces a bit as well as they do appear a bit "shiny"

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp733__nu3366__35__9_2457_35__257ot1lsi.j pg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp733_9_nu3366__35___2457_35__257ot1lsi.j pg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp7339__nu3366__35__5_2457_35_6257ot1lsi. jpg

I decided to go with a custom base and chose this one from Mini Art from the Ukraine. I am very happy with the quality and detail of this kit and I really think it is going to make the diorama stand out.

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp____nu7___2_7_257_WSNRCG3438_246_9335nu 0mrj.jpg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp_2_nu7___2_7_257_WSNRCG3438_23999335nu0 mrj.jpg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp__3_nu7___2_7_257_WSNRCG3438_24259335nu 0mrj.jpg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp7335_nu3366__36_233_2457_36324257ot1lsi .jpg

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[cillmhor]

I remember this build, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how you put the diorama together. The Mini Art kit looks pretty good.

[Louis]

This is a hobby that I have practiced as a young man .-
But as you say, the circumstances of life left him as a good memory .- :RpS_bored:

[Wilhelm Mohnke]

love the camo of the Opel, really cool!

[ACSpectre]

Got some work done on the building ruin that I am incorporating in this diorama. This is a MiniArt product and I am very happy with it so far.

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp__8_nu7___2_7_257_WSNRCG3447___32335nu0 mrj.jpg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/jjasmine1486/232323232fp_6_nu7___2_7_257_WSNRCG3447___44335nu0m rj.jpg

[cillmhor]

I like the look of the MiniArt products, and there is quite a range. It'll be nice to see the truck and resistance fighters mounted on it. Was much filling required on the fit?

[ACSpectre]

I like the look of the MiniArt products, and there is quite a range. It'll be nice to see the truck and resistance fighters mounted on it. Was much filling required on the fit?

Actually not as much filling as I anticipated, the fit was fairly tight for the most part. I was able to fill a lot of the seams with just liquid cement, but I did have to use some putty as well. I would give the product high ratings overall and with the extensive range they have, I will definitely use their products in the future.