Sd.Kfz.11 Towing leFH18/40 Howitzer

[TRM]

Great stuff JT!! LOL...vinyl ey? They look fantastic just the same!!! Can't wait to see that base work!!

[wbill76]

Can't tell you used the vinyl tracks without you mentioning it John, sharp work all around, look forward to seeing it on the base.

[martyncrowther.]

How did I miss this John? Brilliant work mate and I love the base it really sets off this build..

[bigjohn]

Looks Fantastic JT!! You will do just fine on the Figures!

[johnt]

Hi fellas, thanks so much for the replies and encouragement. ;D

Here is a link to the SBS for making the tarps on the Howitzer:
modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=tandt&thread=1192&page=1

Cheers
JT

[johnt]

How do gents, this forum is busy! Here's another one thrown into the mix. ;D

I'm back on this project. Pretty much painted the base, but there is more to add. A couple of figures for example. The work so far:










Figure painting next, please don't expect too much. I'm pretty cr@p at it! ;D
Cheers
JT

[406 Silverado]

John I caught this over on the AK forum. She's really taken shape. The stone work and weathering is superb mate.

[johnt]

Hi Rob thanks mate! It's a simple layout really, nothing very dramatic. but fun to paint and weather, my fave things.

[406 Silverado]

That's what makes a model John. Doesn't matter how much bling you build into to it, it's what you do with the painting and weathering that makes a model. It will either look like a toy,....or a very realistic representation of the real thing. And I think with this one you have done a great job.

[spud]

Just when i taught i was getting better

Jt that's outstanding. the weathering on the base is superb

[bbd468]

Hi John,

This is fantastic work my man! Just awesome. More please!

Gary

[bigjohn]

Wow man, that is fantastic JT!!!! Love the stret and stone work. Looking forward to more!

[wouter]

progress is goin' swift! :-O

That's a mighty Fine base to accompagny JT!

Cheers

[wbill76]

Looking right at home on that base John.

[modelfreak72]

Wow and I missed this!? Beautiful build on the half track and gun, and the dio is looking superb!

[multicam]

This is really looking awesome! Love the cobblestones/brickwork and the tree. The gate looks the shizz:). Not to mention the model!!! Nice work!

[johnt]

Hi gents, thankyou for following along and for the awesome comments and encouragement!

This is how the diorama finished up. These guys got lost on the way to the front...












I was a bit worried about painting the figures because I have had almost no practice, but the shading with oils went okay.

Thanks again for following and I hope you like it.

Cheers
JT

[wbill76]

Figs look great John and fit in perfectly with the scene and base. Something tells me they are in for it if they don't find their way again quick!

[spud]

there fantastic jt,

[multicam]

Excellent finish, John! Love the figures:). And like Bill said, they do convey that sense of "oh, crap" urgency as if there about to be in for it. Nicely done.

[johnt]

Bill, Mark, Spud, Nate and Dicky thankyou for your great comments! Your feedback is most appreciated.

Cheers
JT

[wouter]

nice endresult JT, it looks very good. And those figures, man, I'm jalous. This should be in a mag ^^

Cheers

[tolgadogruer]

Hey Jt,What an amazing work over there buddy!The vehicles,the stones,figures,all are amazing!Everything,every cm. is stunning!

[bbd468]

JT, You have something special right there my man!!! Brilliant job.

Gary

[johnt]

Hi Wouter, Tolga and Gary, thanks guys! Cheers

JT

[multicam]

Cool kits and will be fun to watch:). I like your deadpan abbreviations of the German "HT" and "gun" . Tolle Birkebaum! You should call it the "tree"