Delanie Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Hi folks, I have just finished my Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito and want to display it with ground crew and on a airfield just before the Amiens raid, Okay so I'm being lazy and not building my own field, but I was thinking about the large airfield from the above, has anyone had any experience with these? To be honest the size is the consideration in that the max size of my shelf is 12"x12" (30x30 cm) The alternative would be to figure out how to do a paved runway section and borrow my friends husbands 'static grass' for the field. Open to input Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSymmonds Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 I've used them a couple of times and I really like them. They work a treat. They are easy to trim to whatever size you need. Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delanie Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Thanks for getting back to me I'll go for the airfield then. I love the way you have the jet blast on the Snow scene Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSymmonds Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Thanks - it was pretty simple really. Pulled some gauze into a wispy shape then sprayed some Woodland Scenics glue on it a few times, bending and rolling as I went. Also used a brush to paint streaks with glue then sprinkled Woodland Scenics snow over and shook off the excess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Another vote for the coastal kit base. They are easy to work with and provide a nice result. I used them a few times already Now IMHO, a runway or concrete section for an apron need textures and there's no way a printed cardboard section can give you that. I made a few articles on how to make your own custom base with modelling products. It's much easier than it looks and IMHO gives a much better result than preprinted stuff Have a look if you want to give it a try Display base making of – Red Dog's models carrier decks: Carrier Deck Diorama: #1 Cat 2 launch. – Red Dog's models Edited August 16, 2022 by Red Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 They look nice, wondering if I should buy a base, or just go with the vinyl sheet (saving on shipping)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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