Some miscellaneous projects

[Ralph A]

Sd.kfz. 222. 1/35.

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It will join with these models, once the diorama platform is finished.

"Signpost down!  Some doubt as to direction."

Some details.

Edited January 26, 2021 by Ralph A
typos

[Ralph A]

This sweet little "kubel" will join the diorama, once completed.

The downed signpost has received some attention. Rust still needs some work. etc.

Never satisfied.

[Ralph A]

Here is a project I completed in December. USAAF Far East Air Force B25-C (mod.) Mitchell, Philippines. December 23rd. 1941: an emergency airstrip somewhere near Lubao, on Bataan Peninsula. Helping hold open the bridges at Calumpit near San Fernando, as Wainwright's troops flee from Manila and the pursuing Japanese Army.

I haven't put together a model in 45 years. Although a little shaky now (not to mention the worsening eyesight), it's comforting to see I haven't lost all my skills.

Everything is hand painted. All but the models and figurines is scratch built.

These are an exercise in creativity. I am completing a particularly complex novel,and I like to have somewhere to blow off excess creative energy. I find that one project feeds off the other!

Thanks for looking.

[Trooper_D]

I am enjoying these highly evocative dioramas. I hope you will keep posting updates.

[Ralph A]

I certainly will. Thank you for the interest. Since it is snowing here, I'll share this just-completed 1/48 scale effort calling to mind another snowy winter, in less happy circumstances! Students of history should be able to name the unit down to battalion-level, place and approximate historical date.

 

By the way,  I am working on the Western Desert diorama; the kubelwagen is coming along:

Now back to the novels. The fun never stops.

In parting, here is how I make ammo belts (or for that matter, cables):

[Chris Boonzaier]

The Africa one is really, really sexy... and twisting wire like that shows you have some time on your hands!!!

[Alex K]

Very, very intricate detail and very nice, well done

[Ralph A]

Diorama made from pegboard, paper. Waiting for yesterday's snow to melt so I can access my "quarry" for sand, bits of rock There's a lot of low grade iron ore in this area.

Another teaser for historians: what effect did this geological fact have to do with a major US Civil War battle fought in Virginia in 1864? (Hint: Catharine Furnace.)

Models, figurines coming along. Still a lot of detail to add. Heavy, dark stuff first, then dry brush in soft details.

The devil is in those.

Driver ended up looking a lot like his supreme leader. Must be a fan.

[Claudius]

You have some serious skills here!  Thanks for the photos.

[Ralph A]

Also unintentionally, the soldier on the far right (how appropriate) is a dead ringer for my brother-in-law. He takes his vacations in South Africa, and specializes in environmental law.

No, not that sort.

He helps companies find loopholes in environmental laws.

[Claudius]

5 hours ago, Ralph A said:

 specializes in environmental law.

No, not that sort.

He helps companies find loopholes in environmental laws.

ummm, hopefully he's not very good at his job???  ?

I got nothing...everybody has their personal agenda's and justifications.  I don't want to throw stones, unless I was sure I was without hypocrisy.

but great diorama! 

[Ralph A]

Shigeru and Hiroshi touring a little on leave.

1/48 (oh my eyes!) scale Kurogane Type 95 car.

Edited February 10, 2021 by Ralph A
added details

[Spasm]

Really nice, and I know how much time and patience these take. Well done. The little Type 95 car is just great.

The hammered flat twisted wire reminds me of Triumph speedo cables.

Edited March 17, 2021 by Spasm

[liuyinbe431]

I also like these,  hope you will keep posting updates.

[2dresq]

I am getting started on this model.