Evening all. Tonight's match is brought to you by D Hudson Dry Stone Walling and Centre Barks Kennels. As previously mentioned, and posted, by brother in law has taken a shine for the game subbuteo, so as it's his birthday next week and I built him a grandstand
TeemuL: What a gift! Naturally I'd like to know more about the construction process, is that mainly foamcore, mdf, plastic etc? I painted some railway model passangers some time ago, and they are quite simple, but I guess they are more realistic in their poses, details and propotonions than some fantasy minis or even historicals. Anyway, that's lots of painted minis, 99 football related in total. Did you paint all you got from boxes or did you a cunning plan to paint exactly 99? The fawn looks good, too, may be a bit blurred, but good. I'll add couple of points for the scratch building for a nice round value.
Oh I get advertised those railway plastics all the time! They look much better painted I must say.
ReplyDeletethey are pretty ropey, but a quick paint job and hide them under a roof in large numbers and you can't tell
DeleteExcellent work Martin, I’m sure MartinA will be pleased to see his fans properly housed!
ReplyDeletecheers, do like an old school terrace
DeleteGreat gift. I can hear them singing.
ReplyDeleteCheers, don't think they have their own song
DeleteGreat work Martin. The game can't be all bad the crowd is on it's feet. If it was cricket they'd be asleep.
ReplyDeletetrue, or very very drunk
DeleteMadness
ReplyDeleteapparently we have met before
DeleteTeemu. Thanks. The grandstand is made from foam board with wooden pillars and a corrugated foam roof. The pack of figures actually had 100 in it ( I was amazed) but had 13 sitting guys and only need 12 for the subs benches
ReplyDeleteOh Subbuteo - the arguments over flicking the pieces beats VAR hands down - as I remember it got quick physical!! Excellent piece of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteThat football stand is the bees knees - will there be a pie hut next for that authentic stadium feel?
ReplyDeleteI tried to find a van, but no joy. A shack may be a suitable substitute
DeleteThat's a stand out entry Martin! :-)
ReplyDeleteGet your coat
DeleteLove the scratch built stand , your brother inlaw is very lucky man lots of great figures Martin
ReplyDeleteYes he is. Cheers
DeleteLove the stand and spectators! "If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter."
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely the lattter
DeleteGotta love the Subutteo stand. Brilliant work Martin.
ReplyDeleteCheers mate, hope you are well
DeleteThat stand is great!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Deletewhat a nice eclectic bunch Martin! I do like the grandstand, what a nice gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks, hope he likes it
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