Hello everyone! It's been a while since I posted anything since the Art exhibition last year. I have actually gone back to a hobby I used to do many years ago... building models. I was surprised to find out that this hobby is quite alive and well, with many competitions and exhibitions to enter and attend.
So for my first few models I decided to enter the genre of military models. I have begun with the WWI Era. I have attached a few images of models I have done in the last year. They are in 1/72 scale, which is small. I have used various painting techniques to produce weathering and detail to give them a realistic appearance. I think you will be amazed when you realize how small they actually are...
Below are the finished model pictures. I will also include some images of the models in the process of being built in a later blog and explain the process of out of the box and scratch built model techniques.
1. The first is a model of the 'British Bristol F.2B Fighter'. The wingspan is 7" and fuselage 5". The model kit is by Airfix a model maker out of the UK.
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| Pre-build parts already primed with first coat of paint. Check out the dime next to parts to get a scale of the size. |
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| Beginning stage of the cockpit with scratch built seatbelts. Look how small the seat and seatbelts are next to the Dime. |
4. The fourth is the 'German AV7 Tank'. It is 4 1/2" by 1 3/4" wide. This model kit is made by Emhar a model manufacturer from the UK.
5. The fifth is the French Renault FT-17. It is 2 3/4" long by 1" wide. This little kit is made by RPM a model company out of Poland. I photographed this in an outdoor setting!
6. Finally here is a group photo of all the models together except for the Bristol F.2B Fighter. I no longer have that model as it was built for a private client.
