Thanks to everyone who helped me come to the correct decision and leave the figure off the base… the feedback was almost unanimous. I’ve just got a couple of things to tidy up and some stowage to glue into its final position, but the base is complete and the truck is in place. #histscalemodels

Ok #histscalemodels hive-mind, I need your opinion. I’m entering this LRDG truck at Scale ModelWorld in Nov, and if I put it into the military soft skin class, I need to leave the figure off the base, otherwise it’s a dio. So, figure on or off? I’m not sure it stands up as a dio. #scalemodelling

Pretty pleased with these two Raptor Miniatures figures, not bad for a couple of days’ painting. Next up, the base for the F30 Patrol Truck. I’ll hopefully have it finished in time for Scale Model World. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Is anyone else having issues posting on Britmodeller at the moment? I’ve tried on my mobile and my laptop and the text box is unavailable #histscalemodels

Finished my first ever vignette over the weekend for my Meng Kubelwagen. Pleased with how it turned out, and I’m fairly happy with the figure (still need to work on faces though). Might do another for the Land Rover. Should be taking it to Stoke end of the month. #histscalemodels #scalemodelling

The AK Land Rover Series IIa is finished. It’s inspired by Robin’s Landy from the TV series Strike. I made a few modifications, including removing the side windows in the hard top, replacing the bonnet, and scratch building the tow bracket and spare wheel mount. #scalemodels #scalemodelling

Update on the Land Rover. I was hoping to get it finished for the end of the month but decided I wasn’t happy with the hard top, so stripped it and started rebuilding the sides. I think I may have to redo the wheels as well 🙄 Bonnet, doors and front bumper dry fitted. #scalemodels #scalemodelling

Managed a bit more on the AK Land Rover. Fairly pleased with the outcome, despite a few setbacks and daft mistakes. Pin wash and oils next. I also need to redo the opposite side of the hardtop but that can wait for another time. #scalemodels #scalemodelling

I think I’ve pretty much finished the raw metal finish for the Land Rover bodywork. I’ve treated the bulkhead and frame differently to the panels to differentiate the types of metal. Next will be several layers of chipping fluid and shades of blue for the look I’m after #scalemodels #scalemodelling

Progress on the 1/35 Land Rover Series IIa aluminium bonnet and galvanised front bumper… I’m pretty happy with the effect. #scalemodels #scalemodelling

Reskeet with a movie you've seen more than 6 times.

The Land Rover is starting to look more, well, ‘Land Rovery’. It’s a bit different for me, although it’s continuing my current four-wheeled theme after the LRDG F30 and the Kubel. Back to armour next though with a Sherman II to start and a Panzer III to finish. #scalemodels #scalemodelling

That’s the Meng DAK Kubelwagen finished. It’s a lovely little kit, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Built pretty much straight from the box, I just added Def Model wheels. Painted with Mr Color, Tamiya and AK Real Colors. Weathered with enamels and oils. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

I’ve not posted for a while, but here’s progress on my Kubelwagen. The pinwash is pretty much done and I’ve started the detail painting. I’ll enhance the chipping a bit but I’ll probably keep the weathering fairly subtle, just some light dusting and sand effects. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

I’m calling the LRDG F30 Patrol Truck finished, finally. I’ve really enjoyed this project, despite the stowage taking nearly as long to paint as the truck itself. Now, what to build next? #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Does anyone know how much modification might be required to get the DEF wheels that are designed for the Tamiya Kubelwagen to fit the new Meng kit? #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Tamiya B1 Bis has been finished. Brilliant kit and great for trying out new things. Tamiya XF paints, AK pens, oil washes, pastel dust and a bit of graphite on the tracks. Thanks for following along. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Bloody hell, painting this stowage is a marathon. I’ve done most of it now though, just a few details to go. I ran out of energy painting some of the boxes, particularly where the casting detail is poor. Hoping to get it over the line in a couple of weekends. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

I’ve made a start on the Resicast F30 stowage set, still got a way to go though… so many boxes!!!! #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Second layer of highlights on the Panzer III Ausf M, but I think I need to push the contrast and go lighter still. I’m a bit happier with these photos though. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Had a spare couple of hours this afternoon so added a first highlight layer to the Takom Panzer III Ausf M. It’s not nearly as washed out as the iPhone pictures make it look.

Finally, a productive day at the bench. The wheels are on the F30 and the Panzer III has had a base coat. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

I’m pretty pleased with progress on my third ever figure (the driver for my LRDG F30), just the goggles and hat to finish. Not sure how much effort to put into the lower half of his legs though, given they’ll be largely hidden once he’s in the truck. #histscalemodels

I can’t believe how little progress I’ve made on the LRDG F30 recently (I’m blaming work and Christmas), but I’ve finally got the cab and flatbed glued in place. I just need to finish off some weathering then move onto the driver and stowage. Fitting the driver’s going to be fun! #HistScaleModels

The decals are on the F30, and I’ve made a start pin-washing and weathering the cab and chassis. #histscalemodels

I’ve not had much time at the bench recently, but the F30 progresses. Silver grey done but there isn’t a great deal of contrast so it’s not easy to see in the photos. Anyway, on to detail painting, pin wash and weathering, starting with the cab interior. #histscalemodels

Managed to get a base coat of Light Stone on the F30 this afternoon, but it might be a couple of weeks before I find time for the masking for the Silver Grey. #histscalemodels

Getting there with the F30, and the stowage test fit was a success. Progress feels slow though as I work through the fiddly details and tiny bits of PE, and all the time I just want to get on with the painting. #histscalemodels

Nice to get back to the bench after a couple of weeks off… nearly finished the LRDG Patrol Truck build, with mainly pesky PE left to go, plus a bit of wiring (for which I need to study some references). I might also fit some stowage before it heads for the spray booth. #histscalemodels

The F30’s engine is coming along. I doubt I’ve got the colour quite right, but as it will be mostly hidden I’m not going to stress about it too much. I might do a little more weathering, but I really want to crack on with the body now. #histscalemodels

Slow progress on the Thunder Model LRDG F30… chassis and engine mostly complete, and the cab is coming along. Experienced some fit issues with a bit more filling than I would expect, and the instructions are littered with errors and omissions, but I’m enjoying the build so far. #histscalemodels

LRDG truck update: I lost a tiny bracket to the carpet monster & despite hours of searching, I couldn’t find it so made a replacement. The profile’s not quite there and my punch and die set didn’t go small enough, but it’ll do & you shouldn’t really see it anyway. #histscalemodels

Great idea and thanks for setting up histscalemodels Matt Here’s what I’m currently working on… the Thunder Model LRDG F30 Patrol Truck, it’s a fun build so far but the instructions are a little vague

Ever have one of those kits you seem to be in a constant battle with? I’ve been working on a Jagdpanther (with interior) for ages which I keep coming back to. Then I rush because I want to finish it, get frustrated due to silly mistakes… and back on the shelf it goes 🙄 #ScaleModelling #ScaleModel

Ok, hoping to spend a bit more time on here, what with the space cretin’s site being a bin fire of hate. Thought I’d share my latest completed builds (although the Firefly took me 20+ yrs). Hoping to make some new modelling friends and keep in touch with pals from the other place #ScaleModelling

Grrrr, I hate PE

Looking forward to a productive day at the bench tomorrow. Hopefully I’ll finally make some progress on my Takom Panzer III

Anyone going to Scale Model World this weekend?

First time at the bench in about 4 weeks, but I’m struggling. Feel like I might have lost my mojo.

Lovely, if a little challenging walk today around Carsaig Bay. One highlight was nearly getting mugged by a bunch of delinquent goats

Standing stones and a stone circle at Lochbuie yesterday

First post on here… well, if I can’t be at the bench, I suppose this’ll have to do