Apparently Ron did, so it’s only Charlie wot don’t………Charlie don’t surf, and neither does Ron
Dog Green. Omaha Beach, 6th June 1944
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Oops uh ah um... yes I'm late but I've managed to squeeze in at the back, home made periscope to be able to see.
Ron, wow mate, love the build so far, very educational as always!
Great pics of the Normandy area, love that place, not just for the history but it's picturesque as well, we were in Brittany last year, I reckon I should bore swmbo... I mean treat swmbo to another trip there, she'll love it! She won't have a f@#ing choice!
Ron, wow mate, love the build so far, very educational as always!
Great pics of the Normandy area, love that place, not just for the history but it's picturesque as well, we were in Brittany last year, I reckon I should bore swmbo... I mean treat swmbo to another trip there, she'll love it! She won't have a f@#ing choice!
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Great posts chaps. Thanks for the support and nice comments. 
I'm struggling with the thing a bit. (Have done from the off) I don't really like to see violence modelled, but I'm too far advanced now to scrap the diorama. So I'll persevere. I suppose there is not much difference between modelling death and destruction, as making the things that can cause it.
Anyway, here is the next stage...
I've highlighted the small wave tops in white and added some more general colour, particularly the deep water just after the shallows. Due to the base size constraints I've modelled these as thin bits of water. The real ones can be a football field size and very deep. Imagine trying to run or wade in full kit, in what you think is knee deep water only to disappear under water, down a 6 to 8ft deep bank of sand and fighting to get your gear off whilst getting shot at!
Next, a bit more paint. Then silicone and, if all looks o.k., some varnish.
After that I can start to add the beach obstacles and crank up the action.
Cheers,
Ron
I'm struggling with the thing a bit. (Have done from the off) I don't really like to see violence modelled, but I'm too far advanced now to scrap the diorama. So I'll persevere. I suppose there is not much difference between modelling death and destruction, as making the things that can cause it.
Anyway, here is the next stage...
I've highlighted the small wave tops in white and added some more general colour, particularly the deep water just after the shallows. Due to the base size constraints I've modelled these as thin bits of water. The real ones can be a football field size and very deep. Imagine trying to run or wade in full kit, in what you think is knee deep water only to disappear under water, down a 6 to 8ft deep bank of sand and fighting to get your gear off whilst getting shot at!
Next, a bit more paint. Then silicone and, if all looks o.k., some varnish.
After that I can start to add the beach obstacles and crank up the action.
Cheers,
Ron
That thought of disappearing into a deep section of water as you come ashore under fire is frightening, god knows what those blokes thinking 570 .
Love the movement you've created, genuinely looks real, well done .
Love the movement you've created, genuinely looks real, well done .
Jim R
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Nicely done Ron. Already looks very natural.
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Yet again I'm sorry for the late response to my fellow members post.
Thanks for your positive comments boys.
I've stuck in the various beach obstacles and using polyfilla (Other forms of parrot stuffing are available) I've added some more 'Life' to the water and given the water a first coat of ordinary household gloss varnish. I can now work me some silicone into the sea to give it a bit more of a sparkle. Then paint some more if required.
See the small discs on the long poles? These were Teller Mines, The idea was the landing craft would ride up these when hidden underwater and explode the mines. The D. Day planners knew of these from aerial photos and timed the actual landings at half tide to try and help reveal them to the landing forces......
I'll paint a small part of the invasion fleet in the background for any 'from the shore' view.
I'll also be adding a basic water colour backdrop of the shoreline bluffs to this view.
Nearly time to add the diddy mesters.....and various other goings on.
Cheers all and thanks for looking in....
Ron
Thanks for your positive comments boys.
I've stuck in the various beach obstacles and using polyfilla (Other forms of parrot stuffing are available) I've added some more 'Life' to the water and given the water a first coat of ordinary household gloss varnish. I can now work me some silicone into the sea to give it a bit more of a sparkle. Then paint some more if required.
See the small discs on the long poles? These were Teller Mines, The idea was the landing craft would ride up these when hidden underwater and explode the mines. The D. Day planners knew of these from aerial photos and timed the actual landings at half tide to try and help reveal them to the landing forces......
I'll paint a small part of the invasion fleet in the background for any 'from the shore' view.
I'll also be adding a basic water colour backdrop of the shoreline bluffs to this view.
Nearly time to add the diddy mesters.....and various other goings on.
Cheers all and thanks for looking in....
Ron
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Nice Ron. With the angles you are taking pic we know it’s going to be good once your done it’s already convincing.
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Awesome Ron, the B/W image is very atmospheric!!! I was looking for Tom Hanks!!!
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Thanks boys. What nice posts.
Sometimes it's good to leave a build alone for a while.....Then attack it afresh with new ideas.
With me, at least, it also takes a while to get 'In the groove', as I start with just the very basic idea and things just start to happen as the build progresses....
Once again, thanks for the encouraging posts.
Ron
Sometimes it's good to leave a build alone for a while.....Then attack it afresh with new ideas.
With me, at least, it also takes a while to get 'In the groove', as I start with just the very basic idea and things just start to happen as the build progresses....
Once again, thanks for the encouraging posts.
Ron
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I've made a start positioning the figures.
I chopped the legs off a few to show the soldiers wading through a relatively shallow 'Draw'. I used the legs to show a couple of drowned. Not nice, but it has to be.
I'm trying to convey a sense of utter chaos, surprise and desperation once the ramps went down and the defenders went to work......
Early days yet, but it's a start.
Cheers.
Ron
I chopped the legs off a few to show the soldiers wading through a relatively shallow 'Draw'. I used the legs to show a couple of drowned. Not nice, but it has to be.
I'm trying to convey a sense of utter chaos, surprise and desperation once the ramps went down and the defenders went to work......
Early days yet, but it's a start.
Cheers.
Ron
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Jim R
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Amazing realism.
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Ron,
You have captured the chaos, and terror superbly.
You have captured the chaos, and terror superbly.
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Jim, Paul and Rick, thank you for your positive and complimentary posts.
All very well received.
Cheers.
Ron
All very well received.
Cheers.
Ron
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Caught up with your progresses, Ron. A very realistic scene and some outstanding modelling skills too.
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