Christmas presents 2010 - 1/6th scale !

**Steve T** · 12-26-2010, 11:41 AM

Hi all

Finally got some additions to go with my 1/6th scale MG42, (see here 1/6th Scale MG42 and Tripod - 2nd Christmas present ! ).

The 30cal can be constructed into one of two versions, as can the MG15. The 60mm mortar comes with a 1/6th scale M1 Garand which is brilliant......I love that weapon

The book is also truly amazing, showing wartime aerial photos and airfield plans for all the airbases. Really useful for narrowing down my search for a new site to MD on.

I'll update this thread with progress on each of the models. Keep an eye out!

Cheers

Steve T

**Whitehunter** · 12-26-2010, 11:51 AM

Nice stuff Steve looking forward to seeing what they look like when you finish

**klokhoane** · 12-26-2010, 03:59 PM

You should have started this thread earlier. My brother had a few of these boxes with soldiers etc. I could ask him if he could get more of them.

Cheers,

**Steve T** · 12-27-2010, 07:33 PM

Progress report.....

I've started on the mortar and Garand.

First picture shows the tripod has been constructed and various bits of the Garand with their first coat of paint. It isn't until the final assembly that I am too concerned about accurate 'cutting in' of the various colours. I usually do that just prior to the application of the 'dirtying' method I use to give these things a worn look.

A little later on and the Garand has had the stock painted and a couple of pieces I'd already painted glued together. As soon as this coat is dry I can assemble the Garand. The tripod has had a second coat, with one leg given a 'steel' look. The thread for the upper assembly has also been painted steel.