I'm new here hailing from Queensland, Australia

[Busymodeler]

I have been reading this forum off and on for a couple of years and always keen on seeing what is being done by other enthusiasts and I thought that I'd finally jump in. Ive made models since a teenager and enjoy seeing my big models move. I have now 4 Heng Long tanks and have been moding as I go; 1 Tiger, 1 T34, 1 KV1 and 1 PzKpfw III. I'm eyeing off the King Tiger or the Sherman... not sure. If it was a Sherman, I'd convert it to a Firefly. At least that's what I'm thinking.

I have been now making stuff to go with and around the tanks in 1/16. Using a few Tamiya figures which I'm also converting a little too (that's why the guy here has no helmet, I'm making a camo covered helmet), to give some scale to these fantastic tanks, was a start. I wanted more stuff to help create some scenes. So I have been researching and building German ammo crates and other bits. Here are a few pics. I made the base too, roughly painted for now, but I think looks a lot like paved road and footpath. The locks were the hardest to make (after finding reliable measurements). Now I have created a mould and can cast my prototype lock with ease, it certainly takes a lot of the pain away.

I hope you enjoy these few pics. Soon I hope to get back to working on my tanks again. So little time.

My German crates

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Overhead (nice one of the road) :)

[jarndice]

Hi BM, Welcome to the Forum, You probably don't need me to tell you how lucky you are with some of the best dealers in the world right there, I find myself often ordering from Australia because I get the product within 2 weeks at a fair price and in good condition whereas the last two orders from Germany (a country I can drive to in under 8 hours) took over 2 months to get here in the UK, I was going to say that it helps ordering from Australia because we speak the same language but on second thoughts perhaps not Love the crates and I would like more information on your hand made padlocks because like wing nuts and chains I never have enough padlocks. Enjoy this place we do. shaun

[ALPHA]

Greetings Busy... Welcome to the board.... we have another member here from down under....HermanBix.... this forum is great... allows modellers from all walks and places get together in one place to share ,,,Enjoy the Adventure


ALPHA

[SovereignZuul]

Welcome to the forum, post your mods for our viewing pleasure once you're settled.

[brizo58]

Hi BM,
a very warm welcome to the forum . Brian...

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning,
Welcome to the Forum! Glad you spoke up and out about your work ( and fun ) More pictures please and as Jarndice noted, locks are always in short supply. We might be able to help fund your 'Hobby' (Obsession) ;o) if you are willing to cast some and mail them.
regards,
Painless

[Merlin707]

Welcome to the forum BM, I'm relatively new myself and I've learned so much from this site already and been impressed with just how knowledgeable and willing people on here are to give advice.

[dgsselkirk]

Welcome from the Great White North!

I too like your boxes. what did you use for your mold material resin?

[Bogeyman]

Hi, BM,

Welcome to the forum, lots of good advice can be found here, enjoy, like the boxes by the way.

John

[wibblywobbly]

Welcome, always good to see so many new faces. Like everyone else, I am impressed with the crates, you should do a 'how to' on those, they look really good!

RobG