MEMPHIS BELLE

[Down Time]

In the process of building the Academy 1:72 Memphis Belle with ground support vehicles for a small diorama.

 

[Pantherman]

In the process of building the Academy 1:72 Memphis Belle with ground support vehicles for a small diorama.

Liking your work but wow, does that bench need tidying!!
Sorry, but I'm just a neat freak when it comes to modeling.
Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

I agree, I always houskeep after a build, during a build all bets are off, every thing is right where I left it.

 

[Down Time]

Liking your work but wow, does that bench need tidying!!
Sorry, but I'm just a neat freak when it comes to modeling.
Pantherman

I'll post a post build Pic

 

[Pantherman]

I agree, I always houskeep after a build, during a build all bets are off, every thing is right where I left it.

Each to their own I suppose. I have to tidy, sort and clean after every session at the bench.

I'm always thinking of additions to help keep things neat. This weekend I decided to build a little paint rack.
Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

Each to their own I suppose. I have to tidy, sort and clean after every session at the bench.

I'm always thinking of additions to help keep things neat. This weekend I decided to build a little paint rack.
Pantherman

I like it!!! I am relegated to the end of the dining room table, I have a "paint room" set up in the family room.
Hard to tell, but my area serves me well despite the limited area.

 

[Phil57]

Pantherman, I am convinced there is a touch of OCD in you somewhere. Down Time, your work bench during a build resembles mine......POWER to the mess......LOL.

Phil

 

[Pantherman]

Pantherman, I am convinced there is a touch of OCD in you somewhere. Down Time, your work bench during a build resembles mine......POWER to the mess......LOL.

Phil

Guilty as charged your honour!!
Pantherman

 

[blakeh1]

I have this kit. I picked up a resin crew set as well

Will be watching for any tips and taking notes

 

[Down Time]

I have this kit. I picked up a resin crew set as well

Will be watching for any tips and taking notes

Where did you get the crew set? I was just going to modify some generic 1/72 figures.

 

[blakeh1]

I got mine from here sometime last year (although at the time it was $25 instead of $28, but same seller

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1842054914...gend+Productions&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1

 

[Down Time]

I got mine from here sometime last year (although at the time it was $25 instead of $28, but same seller

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184205491411?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20200818143230&meid=fce4906c7d234452ad44b167061f17fb&pid=101224&rk=3&rkt=5&sd=115358541374&itm=184205491411&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganicWeb&brand=Legend+Productions&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1

Bummer for me, plane is pretty much sealed up. Back to plan A.

 

[Down Time]

Thanks blakeh!!

 

[GaryG64]

Liking your work but wow, does that bench need tidying!!
Sorry, but I'm just a neat freak when it comes to modeling.
Pantherman

Is it time to "Pantherman" the bench? LOL

 

[Down Time]

I give the workspace a good going over in-between projects, it's like clearing my mind by clearing the deck.
My Dad worked like that, ask for a particular wrench or tool, his hand would disappear into the pile and come up with what you need on the first grab.

 

[the Baron]

Liking your work but wow, does that bench need tidying!!
Sorry, but I'm just a neat freak when it comes to modeling.
Pantherman

You'd have an infarction if you saw mine, then This is the latest incarnation:

I need to add a support in the middle of that hutch back, on the side facing the seat. There is one on the other side, but the plywood shelves sag a little on the seat side. It's not as bad as it looks in this photo, though. The shot's angle creates a bit of an optical illusion

 

[the Baron]

I got mine from here sometime last year (although at the time it was $25 instead of $28, but same seller

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184205491411?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20200818143230&meid=fce4906c7d234452ad44b167061f17fb&pid=101224&rk=3&rkt=5&sd=115358541374&itm=184205491411&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganicWeb&brand=Legend+Productions&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1

Legend is good. I have some of their individual 1/48 figures. The detail is crisp and the castings are clean. They'll paint up nicely.

 

[Pantherman]

You'd have an infarction if you saw mine, then This is the latest incarnation:

View attachment 97063

I need to add a support in the middle of that hutch back, on the side facing the seat. There is one on the other side, but the plywood shelves sag a little on the seat side. It's not as bad as it looks in this photo, though. The shot's angle creates a bit of an optical illusion

Brad, I'm almost tempted to hop on a plane and sort that for you!! Going to need tranquillisers to calm down.
That said, if it works for you, that is all that matters. I bet you know where every single thing is.............don't you.
Pantherman

 

[smokeriderdon]

Liking your work but wow, does that bench need tidying!!
Sorry, but I'm just a neat freak when it comes to modeling.
Pantherman

Dear God, dont pay attention to any in progress pics I may post then. You might have a seizure. LOL

 

[Pantherman]

Dear God, dont pay attention to any in progress pics I may post then. You might have a seizure. LOL

It's been know!!
Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

Tanker is ready for decals.
Pantherman, made a clear spot for you.

 

[Pantherman]

Tanker is ready for decals.
Pantherman, made a clear spot for you.

Like the build, it's looking great. I will have to start awarding trophies to new members of the Pantherman neat freak club !!!!

 

[Down Time]

M-6 Bomb Truck underway......

 

[blakeh1]

I might have to pick up that vehicle set.

Looking forward to the dio

 

[Down Time]

After I am done with this, you'd be hard pressed to find me working in 1/72 again.....

 

[Pantherman]

After I am done with this, you'd be hard pressed to find me working in 1/72 again.....

It's just too small for us poor sighted old boys. 1/35 works for me as not to small to work on but small enough so as not to take up too much display space.
Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

This project in 1/72 is definitely a "skill sharpener"

 

[the Baron]

My apologies if this was mentioned and I missed it, but is the support vehicle set the Airfix set? They look good!
As as far as working in 1/72 goes, I find that the magnification I use makes it work-an Optivisor knock-off, and cheap reading glasses (3x magnification) from the drug store. Good lighting helps, too, general area and focused lighting.

 

[Down Time]

My apologies if this was mentioned and I missed it, but is the support vehicle set the Airfix set? They look good!
As as far as working in 1/72 goes, I find that the magnification I use makes it work-an Optivisor knock-off, and cheap reading glasses (3x magnification) from the drug store. Good lighting helps, too, general area and focused lighting.

Yes, Airfix. Bifocals I use are split with reading on top with +1.50 extra in the reading area.

 

[blakeh1]

I hear, 1/72 is a bit small these days for me as well. The one benefit it has is it takes up less space.

Of course that is often at the price of detail

I try to save the larger scales for more favorite "show piece" type rather than trying to have every subject represented in that scale.