2024 bench butchering... by Ratch

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Impressive stuff on the go as always Ratch. Always a joy to see your updates.
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That Walrus is looking great Richard. Did you say that was the Matchbox kit or the Airfix?
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I spread Gorilla All-Conditions Sealant, clear silicone, over the base, spread with a pallet knife, sculpted into gentle waves, and set it aside for 24 hours to fully cure. I also put sealant around the hull of the Walrus to secure it to the base. To complete I dry-brushed white horses on selected wave crests.
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Nice work Ratch. I like the looks of the base and the overall presentation is quite dramatic.
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That's a very nice sea base Richard - nice work!
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Seeing this compelled me to spend $50 USD on matchbox flying boats (I also got a heyford). I blame you, sir! ;-)
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jssel wrote: ↑February 21st, 2024, 6:10 pm Nice work Ratch. I like the looks of the base and the overall presentation is quite dramatic.
Thanks Jeff, I was hoping to capture the North Atlantic :)
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Stuart wrote: ↑February 21st, 2024, 6:52 pm That's a very nice sea base Richard - nice work!
Cheers Stuart, a bit choppy, but I didn't want it dead calm ;-)
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Softscience wrote: ↑February 22nd, 2024, 5:21 am Seeing this compelled me to spend $50 USD on matchbox flying boats (I also got a heyford). I blame you, sir! ;-)
How many did you get for that :twisted:
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Ratch wrote: ↑February 22nd, 2024, 9:53 am
Softscience wrote: ↑February 22nd, 2024, 5:21 am Seeing this compelled me to spend $50 USD on matchbox flying boats (I also got a heyford). I blame you, sir! ;-)
How many did you get for that :twisted:
Only three. The heyford, a Do-18, and a seafox
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Nice one (three) Ralph 8-)
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I have refreshed the ground cover on one of my Bellona bases.
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The MiniArt kit seems architecturally like the Dutch Colonial farmhouse style.
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I have completed the King's German Legion 2 (Rifles) Light Battalion.
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Looks good Richard!
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Ratch wrote: ↑February 25th, 2024, 6:57 pm ...
The MiniArt kit seems architecturally like the Dutch Colonial farmhouse style.
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I have completed the King's German Legion 2 (Rifles) Light Battalion.
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Yes I agree to that, I think it's the big windows that make that Impression.
The figures are looking good, are you wargaming with them?
I like to carve old kits into something roughly aircraft/tank shaped... :grin:
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