Thanks Kevin.
I'm having a break from the 'real' modelling at the moment, as I seem to be having major problems with this stupid Arthritis; I'm having a bit of pain when trying to stand or walk, and my hands are certainly too stiff to attempt anything like assembly, unless the whole World wants to hear some new swear words as I f**k things up!
So, instead, I've been doing a bit on the plain base for the 'Dora'. I can't really show it yet, as the details can't be seen until they've dried fully and been painted. But, as the scene is representing Plantleunne airfield on 31 December, 1944, I'm trying to achieve a bare grass effect, with semi-frozen muddy patches, streaks of melted snow, and a very light dusting of fresh powder snow, with a couple of ice-covered puddles. So far, I've done the 'grass', cut out the areas for the 'puddles', and added the 'snow' patches, using blobs and streaks of PVA glue fcor the latter. When this is totally dry, it will be almost clear, and can be painted to represent the snow, with that grey, almost clear icy edge you'd expect to see. I'm hoping that a light misting from the airbrush will replicate the 'powder' and frosty dusting of wind-blown snow.
With a bit of luck, hands permitting, I might be able to use the camera and post some pics in the next day or so.