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my new WiP: Vietnam 1:35 Heli attack diorama

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by RRR, Aug 25, 2019.

  1. RRR Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    Hi folks,

    an idea for some time now. And now the idea takes shape.

    The basic vehicle will be the 1:35 Bell helicopter from Revell

    vp-01.jpg

    Together with these very nice figures from Legend and Bravo 6

    vp-02.jpg

    At the moment the aircraft and the figures are primed and painting has started...

    vp-07.jpg

    The interior has to be finished first.

    vp-06.jpg

    The pilotes from Bravo 6 are much better as the figures that came with the revell kit

    Painting is not finished though - eyes will be fixed, helmets weathered, etc.

    vp-05.jpg

    This machine-gunner is almost finished, still some finishing necessary

    vp-10.jpg

    A wounded comrade is recovered ...

    vp-11.jpg

    ... while other soldiers are attacking the enemy

    vp-08.jpg

    vp-12.jpg

    and some still debarking from the Heli

    vp-09.jpg

    The diorama base is a swamp and shallow water ground

    vp-13.jpg

    vp-14.jpg

    The base is far from being finished, strictly speaking it is still in the trial and error state.
    I am experementing with the water. Later when the Helicopter will be in place the water below the Heli should be swirling

    vp-15.jpg

    The Heli will be a few inches above the water, still in the air.
    I am also experementing with the rotor, trying to show them in motion.
    Any tipps very welcome !!

    vp-16.jpg

    Don't expect this project to be finished soon.
    I have set myself a timeline up until christmas.:)

    Cheers
    Robert
  2. Oda A Fixture

    Certainly a very time consuming work.Inspired and well planned,it will look fantastic when finished.Keep us updated Robert.

    Oda.
  3. Sgt. Red Active Member

    Very good start!!!!
  4. Jed Active Member

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Looking good
  5. grunt26 Member

    Looking good so far, quite the ambitious project!
    However, you're mixing US Marines with Army soldiers......usually that didn't happen.....but if you're fine with it, by all means please continue, I'm looking forward to seeing it finished!
  6. Blind Pew A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    This is an ambitious project, well done and good luck
  7. RRR Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    Hmm. You are right. A thing I didn't think about before. So there are 3 Marines and 5 Army soldiers. 2 Marines wounded. How about this - the Marines were on the ground alreay and in deep trouble, the army helicopter with a rescue team came to
    support the Marines and take them out.
    A bit constructed, anyway I will give it a try.:D

    Cheers Robert
    Jed likes this.

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