Once I get past my current 1/1 scale project, I’ll be working on something I’ve wanted to do for my wife. Seeing how she’s of native American heritage and that I just recently order a native inspired hoodie for her, What better time then now.
I just order these two kits from HobbyLinc:
One can agree that the native kit is correct, but why did one order the “Here is a Snicker” kit?.. I did so because I was searching for a dog to add to my native scene and I’ll not be using these military figures in any of my projects.
This means as soon as both of these kits arrive, I’ll put the military kit up for grabs to anyone wanting it (minus the dog of course).
In this build, I’ll go into detail about how to create a multi level landscape, add details like plants, bushes, reeds and trees. Might even add one of my own photographs as a back drop. Then I’ll go into details about adding a stream or river with rocks etc.
You guys have a lot of faith in this old man to pick up where he left off almost 20 years ago. I mean I have a general idea about how this should look and I may spend more time on this than actually needed. I just thought the scene would be more on target by adding the dog.
Scan through some of my photos form over the years, Although I do have some of the western plans and mash lands etc, I just did see one that I’d like as a back drop. Just carefully gathering the elements before I begin.
I started building models very early because my father was in the airforce and flew the C-130 during this time. But his models where a few jets and one flying Tiger. Today looking back, I never would have thought he made those planes which were suspended from the ceiling in my room.
If I recall my first model was 1969 Monogram King Chopper and I was building if for a model show. I entered the chopper at the shop and walked around the store. when I returned, the chopper was smashed and I was given no explanation why. I was heart broken. But I kept building.
I move onto cars, trucks and during the early 80s built a slew of Star Wars stuff. In 1990… I was drawn to Desert Storm and started my first Military models. I purchased damaged buildings and parts from Verlinden. Created some fantastic dioramas… But this would all come to an end when I was hit head on my a car and things have never been the same. I lost interested and because frustrated cause my arms and hands would go limp or I couldn’t control them. So I fear that I wouldn’t be as detailed as I use to be.
its been a long time and life gets in the way. But I feel the desire to get back into this. I’m not going to do cars or trucks or eny milirty stuff… I wanted something with some meaning as the wife doesn’t want my plastic junk all around the house.
Amplighter: Really looking forward to this. That’s a really cool set and I love the poses. Plus as non-military or car it’s different and it’s great to see something a little different.
I think a lot of us have simular stories, I started out in the '80s building pretty much everything that caught my eye. I remember the old Monogram P-38. I took mine to my uncle’s house, he fought in WWII and talked about seeing them in flight. Back then it totally WOWed the young me.
Sorry to hear about your accident. I was in one five years ago, guess I’m lucky it only messed up my left shoulder (the woman rammed the left side of my car). It’s good therapy to work on stuff like this, and if you feel frustrated you can always put it down and come back later. I don’t know if you were here for Toshi, he built a bunch of aircraft to help with his health conditions.
10/4 another back story to my screen name. Amp Lighter was a name given to me by the company I worked for because I build chases all day most would require colored LED lights within the panels. The odd thing here, I have no clue as how to read blue prints. I told the shop manager: “Just show me how to build this thing once and I’ve got it” and I built these chases for more than 20 years till I couldn’t hold the parts anymore.
So I’m not looking for sympathy, but a comradery of others who take pride in what we can do or accomplish. Speaking of which… in a few day the soft top will arrive. My big 1/1 scale project gets under way. I’ll have to pre-seal the seams of the fabric with a solution of Elmer glue and water. No clue as to when the figures will arrive.
Moving on… While at the HobbyLinc site native american page, I noticed another memebrs photogrpahs of his work. Again this is not my work but a memebr of that community of hobby builders. There’s so many elements in hsi work which I know I’ve done in the past and hope I cna ahcive nearly the same effect.
Image by: donaldgerald
Using sites like this: native-languages.org I wanted to find out if the Travois or sled had any other uses. It’s my thought that these sleds had a double purpose. One as the sled to carry items and two the actually tepee poles once the natives reach their detestations. If this is true, then I would have to add a third sled pole to the diarama. I may end up removing the plastic poles and opt for soemthing more realistic.
Something else to consider, Later I may add a second diarama. But this time I’ll be doing a scene form “dances with wolves” using the Raid Indian Warriors on Warpath another kit made by master box. I may end up buying 3 or 4 of thse kits to create the sceen.
I have to concur, nothing looks like wood as much as wood. I’ve had much more success replacing plastic parts with real wood than painting plastic to look like wood.
According to Grandfather the Travois was usually( in our tribe anyway) made of the Tepee or Chikee poles bundled at the sides. Then the crosspiece for the Blanket and other stuff.
Master Box appears to have a well-earned reputation for not just well-crafted figures, but well-crafted figures of unique natures.
In case you need more animals, there is the Tamiya Barnyard set, which has a good variety of animals.
You may have to cast a wider net, but Historex, and IR (Imrey-Reisley) have really good (or had) ranges of horses, both in an out of harnesses.
I’m drawing a blank right now, but I remember a line of pewter 54mm (apx 1:35/1:32 scale) of water fowl–geese, ducks, and the like, walking, swimming, and wing wagging. Naturally, I can’t turn up a single google hit.
I wanted to thank all those who commented positively about the construction of this project and their support. However, because others within the forum (in another topic area) have been and are very rude towards my comments or suggestions, I’ll no longer be showcase any of my builds at this site.
Clearly we all have different styles or beliefs when it comes to how models should look or should be made, I was being called out by several other modelers which I didn’t like simply because they either thought I was wrong about a particular subject or they didn’t approve of my tactic or suggestions.
Furthermore I’ll not participate in a forum that feels my words are worthless or in error simply because someone else here doesn’t agree with my views or construction techniques.
Sadly, I’ve also canceled the order from HobbyLinc.
Please! Please! Don’t go away! I personally have had barbs thrown at me over the years. I have just learned to rise above them and consider the source. I do hope you’ll re-consider as I was looking forward to someone telling the stories of “The People”. Please?
Gee, I’d go ahead and build the model anyway. If you’re irritated about people on this forum I’d just not post here.
Sorry, about your bad experiences on this forum…
PS: The advice you gave me on my figure was good. I’m going to look around the craft store when this whole Corona-chan mess dies down a bit to see if I can find a good pattern.
