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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Old Wombat on February 07, 2021, 09:53:53 PM

Title: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Old Wombat on February 07, 2021, 09:53:53 PM

So, I'm currently working on finishing the diorama for this;

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Scale-o-rama-Builds/i-LCxMGsJ/0/e5e16414/XL/DSCN7585-XL.jpg)

Sub assemblies have been built & painted with primer. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to get some airbrush time in to start the primary colours & base coats.

I have another crew member & a slightly modified HobbyBoss LandRover 110 Defender Hardtop to put onto the very basic diorama base.

I doubt this is going to go quickly, too much fiddly paintwork to do on internal bits. ::)

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 08, 2021, 12:57:39 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Buzzbomb on February 08, 2021, 05:35:04 AM

Yup... that is a cool idea.

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: LemonJello on February 08, 2021, 09:41:02 PM

Neat! I like the RQ-19A a lot.

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Ramba on February 08, 2021, 10:16:50 PM

Very interesting project. Looking forward to seeing the full diorama.

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 08, 2021, 09:27:46 AM

Finally getting near the finish line! :D

This thing has been delaying the start of my Blue Lights GB build over on WIM because it's running behind schedule (When don't they? ???) but the Land Rover has, at last, got its camo paint!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-QMZvkPS/0/e3e4c914/X2/DSCN7759-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-JJtp7VG/0/66fa6215/X2/DSCN7761-X2.jpg)

Hopefully not much longer, now! :smiley:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 08, 2021, 12:54:44 PM

Looking good! 

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 08, 2021, 09:17:54 PM

Thanks, Jeff! :smiley:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: ChernayaAkula on March 09, 2021, 05:04:44 AM

Cool concept. Really looks the part as a UAV.  :smiley:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 09, 2021, 08:10:02 AM

Thanks, Moritz! :smiley:



I'm more concerned about the Landy looking about right as an Australian Army Aviation Corps (AAAvn) vehicle.

Not perfect but reasonable; it is from a British Land Rover, after all, & I couldn't be bothered with the conversion sets for what are, in reality, very minor mod's (externally, at least).

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 11, 2021, 01:42:20 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 11, 2021, 08:19:34 AM

Ta, Greg! :smiley:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Buzzbomb on March 11, 2021, 05:05:46 PM

Liking it very much

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: finsrin on March 11, 2021, 05:29:19 PM

Done well, portrays scene clearly.  8)    Like to do similar.

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 11, 2021, 09:37:31 PM

Thanks, Bill! :smiley:

Still not finished, yet, but, if you're inspired, build away, mate! ;)

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 16, 2021, 10:21:04 AM

FINALLY! I've finished & taken photo's (I hope they're OK). :D

I'll go through them & post later today, when the wife finishes working from the study.



Now, to get tidying & start on my Blue Lights GB build over on WIM! :smiley:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 16, 2021, 02:50:37 PM

Here it is:

The Australian Army RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama completed only 17 days late! ;D

[Note: This may be a little picture heavy.]

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-sWXkNvk/0/5907b733/X2/DSCN7772-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-z3ZzJpk/0/f07b283f/X2/DSCN7773-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-p5nCxF5/0/96acf97e/X2/DSCN7774-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-M3J9VRL/0/b3f4533d/X2/DSCN7775-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-LbTFWKW/0/4d5838ba/X2/DSCN7776-X2.jpg)

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 16, 2021, 02:54:51 PM

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-b73nZM8/0/5834d637/X2/DSCN7777-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-M3C8qBj/0/477ee163/X2/DSCN7779-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-sHQfVfH/0/70f9c077/X2/DSCN7780-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-jzzpg36/0/8817296c/X2/DSCN7781-X2.jpg)

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 16, 2021, 03:00:39 PM

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-6Rj4NJX/0/310bae9e/X2/DSCN7785-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-PBWhjFP/0/605c6995/X2/DSCN7782-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-K4qcqFt/0/0b65292f/X2/DSCN7784-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-Dk95grz/0/ab2aefa5/X2/DSCN7769-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-NbHT5T7/0/b1304c65/X2/DSCN7768-X2.jpg)

Unfortunately that was the best image I could get of the guy inside the rear of the Land Rover. ::)

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama
Post by: Old Wombat on March 16, 2021, 03:12:56 PM

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-vgXdjQj/0/f7c93213/X2/DSCN7763-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-KNCXwTb/0/2ae54038/X2/DSCN7771-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-BTGJJS5/0/5d999a5e/X2/DSCN7787-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-vgXdjQj/0/f7c93213/X2/DSCN7763-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Aust-Army-RQ-19A-Dio/i-QLp2Pn9/0/2cdb9f44/X2/DSCN7764-X2.jpg)

OK, that's it! Not all the photo's but most of them (only repeats & not so good images left out).


I know the build thread has been ... iffy, at best, but I hope you enjoy the finished product.

Constructive criticism & sycophantic praise welcome! ;) ;)


Cheers! :icon_beer:


Guy

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: LemonJello on March 16, 2021, 08:52:20 PM

Very well done.

Which AFL team is the guy at the table supporting with that hat?

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Old Wombat on March 16, 2021, 09:55:57 PM

Thanks, mate! :icon_alabanza:

Adelaide Crows: not a good year, last year; not looking any better for this year! :icon_crap:

Guy in the Landy is a Sturt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturt_Football_Club) supporter (SANFL).


(My build: My teams! ;))

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 16, 2021, 10:46:19 PM

Nice!  Uncluttered little scene that focuses on the subject at hand without piling on the background clutter. 

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Old Wombat on March 17, 2021, 12:21:31 AM

Thanks, Jeff! Glad you like it. :smiley: :icon_alabanza:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Ramba on March 17, 2021, 11:04:59 PM

Great job! The Land Rover looks terrific.

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Old Wombat on March 18, 2021, 12:41:38 AM

Thanks heaps, Ramba! :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:


I'm rather proud of the Land Rover, it's one of the very few "cars" I've ever built (four, I think) & it came out better than expected. :D

I'm still struggling with flesh, though! :icon_crap:

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Frank3k on March 19, 2021, 03:59:13 AM

Great job with the drone, operators and the HobbyBoss Landrover! The base looks nicely beat and weathered, too.

Title: Re: RQ-19A Pre-Flight Diorama - DONE! - pic's pg.1
Post by: Old Wombat on March 19, 2021, 06:49:42 AM

Thanks, Frank! :icon_alabanza:

Some forgotten corner of some forgotten airfield in some forgotten Third World country. ;)