"Stukas im Anflug!"

[creading]

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I've posted anything.... my relatively new roll as a grandparent & babysitter to a 19 month old is not only taking a lot of my modeling time, but tiring me out. Trying to keep up with her is impossible! Of course I wouldn't trade this time for anything...... it'll either keep me young or kill me lol.
Anyway..........here is the latest -

Vignette: "Stukas im Anflug!" (Stukas Approaching!)

This is a small vignette depicting German soldiers rapidly spreading out an identifying marker and get a flare off so hopefully the approaching Luftwaffe dive bombers  won't drop their loads on this forward position.
The 1:35 kit is Master Box #3545 first released in 2009.
The base is a plaque with foam insulation board ground and brick wall section. My first attempt carving bricks from the foamboard.

[stikpusher]

You carved the bricks yourself?! Very nice! The little vignette using that figure set turned out great!

[Steve Zuleski]

That's an excellent job, great scenario, Creeding!

[kyledehart5]

Man this is some really wonderful modeling right here!! Great work.

[TJ]

Nice looks "live action"

[406 Silverado]

I was wondering how you'd been getting along and now I know the deal. Those young tikes will keep a person busy for sure!! Good on you Grandpa!!

What you've done here looks just GREAT Creading. I can't get over how life like your projects look with all the time and efforts that you put into 'em. What was the process you used for the brick wall with the foam board? That looks incredible!

[cheyenne]

Nice build Charles , good work on the wall .

[handiabled]

Magnificent! I can't imagine how long it took you to achieve the look with the brick work.

[lyle]

that is an amazing piece of work!

[chromdome35]

Really cool vignette!!! Nice work on the wall.

[Leon]

That is some really great work and nicely done!

[dean48ws]

This is a very busy little scene, lots to like about this, very well done!

[deafpanzer]

That's pretty cool little vignette you built!!!

[creading]

Thank you all for taking he time to comment on the "Stukas im Anflug" vignette.  It's always encouraging to have your comments and feedback. 

Mar 11, 2024 4:55:47 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

 What was the process you used for the brick wall with the foam board? 

1) I made a couple tools out of popsicle sticks and xacto blades to cut the vertical and horizontal lines defining the bricks.
2) Once they were cut I scribed the lines, horizontal lines with something slightly wider than the blade that cut them. Vertical lines with a jewelers screwdriver.
    The above step allows the definition of each brick.  I really didn't try to be exact since the wall was damaged/destroyed. 
     Some of the mistakes in my cutting or scribing were picked out with tweezers simulating further damage.
     The wall section was painted with black acrylic and then when dry, individual bricks painted in various 'brick' color.  
      Gloss coat (Future) then various washes.

I learned the hard way on my first attempt.  After cutting and scribing, I attempted to prime the foamboard with a rattle can grey primer. I didn't realize the board would react with the solvent in the primer. It was only a 'mist coat' but it rendered the first attempt unusable.

If anyone is interested, I can put together a tutorial with photos.

Cheers,
C.

[adt70hk]

That's Brilliant. Very well done.

Andrew