I have started the next batch of infantry, but as it's 180 figures I won't get them finished and based this week, so I took time out to paint these two planes up.
They are for my Dunsterforce campaign and are 1/100 (15mm scale) Martinsyde G.100 "Elephant"s. They were British fighter bomber aircraft who gained their nickname from their relatively large size and lack of manoeuvrability.
These were 3d print models I purchased online from Shapeways at great expense a while ago. As I only needed two the cost was bearable.
After research I decided on the colour scheme and numbering and set to work. The quality of work you get from scale modellers is somewhat off putting, so I had to remind myself these were wargames models and the aim is to get them done and on the table (or in the air).
As is often the case, the photos show up every flaw and I think they look better in the flesh with the naked eye.
My first attempt at the numbers on the tails failed as I was using some individual numbers and they were overlapping, so I couldn't get them straight. My second attempts was using a pen....not pretty. Then I remembered I had bought some decal paper for the printer previously. Some measuring and computer work and hey presto :)
I should have put some figures for size comparison, but they have a 12cm (just under 5inch) wingspan.
Points.
Two 15mm vehicles @8pts = 16pts.
From DaveD . These are just the job. Oh the pain of decals in various forms . Top marks for making your own . Do you have a flight stand option for these at all?
Always nice to see some WW1 era stuff and even nicer if it's planes, especially when painted as well as these
ReplyDeleteNice biplanes. Dunsterforce is on my bucket list. I cannot handle decals of stickers, so I doff my cap to your results here.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous looking planes. The numbering was perfect
ReplyDeleteFor flightstands I use clear acrylic tube attached to a base weighted with heavy washers and then textured. I fit a pin into the bottom of the plane around the balance point, so each plan can just be slotted in as necessary.
ReplyDeleteThanks , good stuff
DeleteExcellent looking hairyplanes
ReplyDeleteNice work, and well done on the decals.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. The juxtaposition of these clean, simple birds compared to the nasty stuff going on in the mud on the ground below them will always lend an air of mystique to the flying machines of the Great War.
ReplyDeleteWow, these early 20th century birds are always lovely to see. Great work!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking planes, Adam.
ReplyDeleteLovely work on these kites, Adam.
ReplyDeleteLovely planes Adam
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