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woensdag 23 maart 2016

Arnhem Groupe Build Project Part 1

After a long absence I'm starting up my blog again. I will not give the reasons why it took so long because it were to many. It doesn't mean I wasn't active, but it gave me some time to paint some things, which were laying to long aside.

FIGZ

Wargaming & miniatures event in the Netherlands

Sunday 5 June 2016, Arnhem (NL)




This event is organised for the 10th time. Not always under the same name or the same location, but it is the yearly meeting from the members of the Benno's Figures Forum. And for the second time on a row there will be a Group Build Project. In 2015 the subject was "Waterloo". Pictures from the event and the 2015 project can be seen HERE!

This years subject is called "Road to Arnhem". The members are free to choose the period, but it has to be on a road. I can say some of us have very good ideas and fantasy. The progress of the project can be seen HERE!

As I live on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, and where Operation Market Garden started, I decided to build a small dio about a tank passing that border. Rules are a dio not bigger as 10 by 10 cm and a road. Here is what I will use for this project.

The base is MDF 4mm.

Base 10 by 10 cm and 4mm thick!
To show the border I will use this small building from the 6130 Italeri set. Maeby I will add an American Guard with it, but I'm not sure at this moment.

Checkpoint!

For the tank I took the 03211 Revell Sherman Firefly. This is the old Matchbox kit reissued by Revell. It is 1/76 scale but I think it will no problem with the scenery and the figures. it will be painted as a tank from the 2nd Battaillon Coldstream Guards.

I was happy when Revell brought this back on the market!


And last I will put some figures from the 8264 Hat British Tank Riders on the tank. Don't know how many at this moment, that will depend on how much time I have to paint them.

11 Poses. Now see how many will be painted at the end of this project!



So folks this is it for now. I hope I can soon show you some pictures of the project and keep you informed about the progress.

Thanks for looking. Questions and suggestions are always welcome!


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24 opmerkingen:

  1. At long last!! Whatever reasons took you away, welcome back!! Nice looking project - will be back for more! Cheers!

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    1. Thank you! I'll do my best to post as much as possible off the project.

      Greetings
      Peter

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  2. Welcome back Peter...splendid checkpoint!

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    1. Thanks Phil! It's a bit confusing but the checkpoint is from the boxart. I have to start making mine!

      Greetings
      Peter

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  3. Hi, Peter. Great looking diorama start. Enjoy, sir.

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    1. Thanks Jay! I hope it will work out as I want! But I will sure try to enjoy the project!

      Greetings
      Peter

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  4. Welcome back Peter ! It's good to see some projects of you again.
    I'm certain that it will be fabulous ! I'm looking forward to more progress ! Greetings

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    1. Thank you Mario! I'll do my very best!

      Greetings
      Peter

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  5. Well my friend, this is a great start!
    The checkpoint is amazing, the Sherman my favorite tank, looking forward to the result!
    CU@FIGZ

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    1. Thanks Remco! I'm also looking forward to the result!
      CU@FIGZ!

      Greetings
      Peter

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  6. Great to have you back in blogland Peter.

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    1. Thanks Ray! I hope I can post enough here on my own blog and visit enough of the other blogs! I will try to do my best!

      Greetings
      Peter

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  7. About time you reappeared Peter!

    Excellent project.

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  8. Welcome back Peter! Really like the checkpoint!

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    1. Thanks Rodger! I hope my checkpoint will look like that at the end.

      Greetings
      Peter

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  9. Hola Es BUENO Leerte otra vez
    Tiene buena pinta tu proyecto estaremos atentos
    un saludo

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  10. Great to have you back Peter and looking forward to seeing this new project develop.

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    1. Thanks Michael! An update on the project will follow later on this week!

      Greetings
      Peter

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  11. Hi Peter,i`m glad to see you`ve turned on the light again in Peter`s Cave and have reactivated your tiny slice of the Internet.That road to Arnhem is going to be quite quirky and fun to gaze upon. I hope Jan can fit your board in a good spot perhaps near Gunnar`s stuff. It really is a treat to be able to comment here again.When you find your feet so to speak,More Cowboys Please,like the last one. BB

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    1. Thanks Paul! More cowboys are coming! Soon!

      Greetings
      Peter

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