Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:28 pm
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Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
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Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:04 am
Right, so we can start our entries from today? I'm still deciding on mine but will get a plan together. I think I know what my game will be.
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:34 am
Started mine... The plan is an afv or two, some Jacobites, and we'll see what else.
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:01 am
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:16 am
As I said on another thread, the Comet has been (largely)assembled, some minor cosmetic modifications done, and now it's just handles, cables and brushguard replacement. Then stowage etc before hitting it with some paint... it may get a mate in the form of a Panzer III.
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:23 am
And I will say, the Rubicon Comet is a cracking little kit. Beautifully moulded, everything fits really well, nice crisp castings*
There are three specific things I would have changed. The drivers vision block is seen wide open in so many period photographs, but it is cast in one piece, so can't be modelled open. Secondly, the deck tools, I could live with the pickaxed head and handle being moulded on, but the shovel should have been separate. Finally, it appears to be missing the turret lifting rings you can see in photographs.
*The one thing not crisply cast is the commander figure. Well done to Rubicon for including him, but the facial detail is soft. Those of us used to 28mm wargames figures will also think he's a little undersized..
There are three specific things I would have changed. The drivers vision block is seen wide open in so many period photographs, but it is cast in one piece, so can't be modelled open. Secondly, the deck tools, I could live with the pickaxed head and handle being moulded on, but the shovel should have been separate. Finally, it appears to be missing the turret lifting rings you can see in photographs.
*The one thing not crisply cast is the commander figure. Well done to Rubicon for including him, but the facial detail is soft. Those of us used to 28mm wargames figures will also think he's a little undersized..
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:49 pm
I watched a youtube review the other day. I've hardly ever used crew figures as they're always quite poorly done. I do in 1/72 but 28's are never done much justice.Shahbahraz wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:23 am And I will say, the Rubicon Comet is a cracking little kit. Beautifully moulded, everything fits really well, nice crisp castings*
There are three specific things I would have changed. The drivers vision block is seen wide open in so many period photographs, but it is cast in one piece, so can't be modelled open. Secondly, the deck tools, I could live with the pickaxed head and handle being moulded on, but the shovel should have been separate. Finally, it appears to be missing the turret lifting rings you can see in photographs.
*The one thing not crisply cast is the commander figure. Well done to Rubicon for including him, but the facial detail is soft. Those of us used to 28mm wargames figures will also think he's a little undersized..
I think my entries will be an Sdkfz of some description and possibly the M8 Scott with 75mm howitzer? I have a Firefly, Cromwell and a Churchill that needs a re-paint already so my Brits are well catered for.
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:54 pm
its one of the challenges with 1/56 vehicles. If the crew members are to scale and proportional then they are undersized compared to to the infantry,. If they are 28mm then they look podgy and bloated next to the vehicle. Not so noticeable with the larger tanks but against a Hanomag or a PzII then it really stands out. None of it as bad as Space Marines who couldn't possibly fit through a turret hatch yet are rammed half-way inside like a grimdark winnie the pooh.Shahbahraz wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:23 am Those of us used to 28mm wargames figures will also think he's a little undersized..
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:50 pm
This shows it beautifully:
And the one complaint is that the seams are too perfect, looking at close up pictures, the welds are agricultural and the armour surface anything but smooth.
And the one complaint is that the seams are too perfect, looking at close up pictures, the welds are agricultural and the armour surface anything but smooth.
Re: Virtual Vappa 6th and 7th February 2021
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:11 am
Is it plastic or resin? Plastic is easy enough to put welds on, resin is a bit trickier but thin 'sausages' of Greenstuff along the weldline work.