A Little Extra..
As you know, the model itself is finished, and the diorama base is nearly done.
Just to keep you updated with progress, before the final posting, I thought I'd give you a quick preview of some corners of the diorama, and the conversion and construction of one of the figures.
The pictures show the overall diorama base, one corner of the almost completed 'groundwork', and the basis for the figure that will represent Klaus Lambio, the pilot of 'Yellow 13'.
The figure is made up from parts of 30 year old Airfix German Infantry and British Infantry 1/32nd scale 'Multipose' figure kits. The additions, lifejacket and flying trousers, were made from 'Milliput' and stretched sprue, and the figure is posed to show Lambio walking from his aircraft, shading his eyes as he peers up at the sky. A second figure will represent the crew chief, in black overalls, which is derived from a 1960's, one piece moulding, of a motor-racing mechanic, from the old Airfix slot-car accessories.
I just have to add some final touches to the diorama base, including a scratch-built parachute and harness, and then set-up the 'studio' for some photos, and hope to have the whole thing finished and posted by the weekend. Hope you like it!
Terry.