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Shovels

June 19 2009 at 3:37 PM		   (Login chriswanderson)
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Hi Pat: I see that my new article hasn't been posted on the Diorama 1914 site yet. I just sent it to Jose a couple days ago.
To make any of my tools, first I get the real thing from the garage to take measurements. I try to keep every thing in the right perspective, using my 1/35 scale rule. To make any sheet metal parts [I use my poor mans Photo-etch]. I draw the part I need onto paper then I cut it out. Paper by itself is not strong, so I coat it with a coat of CA glue. When it's dry I paint it. You can see the parts I made for the 18 pounder. The 18 pounder also has a shovel, look to the right of the barrel. The pick on the German 77mm gun is made from all metal and took about 4 hours to make.
The Ford ambulance was about 95% scratch-built. The original was made mostly of wood. I think painted wood shows the effect of dirt differently then painted steel. I know that equipment would not stay clean for long.
I like to use a minimal amount of weathering. I'm old school and don't like a lot of mud unless you are trying to hide something. But the only one I try to please is myself.
Keep in touch
Chris

 
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