Mad Maximillian 1934 WIP - British Fighter Ace added 19 Jan 2018

[wolfen]

I can hear Mutley’s laugh in my head. Great job!

[Malamute]

Only just seen this thread. Awesome stuff, Dick and Muttley? what's not to love

[dinohunterpoa]

TRIPLE DRAT!!! 

[Pappa Midnight]

Thank you all for your comments. I really enjoyed doing this one.
I have a few more in the pipeline ( Peter Perfect, Penelope Pitstop and possibly the Ant Hill Mob)
I also have some "themed" cars in mind ( holy avenger, British fighter ace, masked hero)
I've completed my driver for the Red Eagle. He's a converted Copplestone Pilot miniature.






More to follow.

Regards
PM

[tin shed gamer]

It's a very atmospheric model.
At the risk of sounding negative (observation not criticism).
Now you've added a driver. The windscreen stands out as an after thought,although you added it much earlier in its production.
Simply because you've Put so much effort into the car and driver. That the framing around the screen and where it joins the body stand out because its unpainted.

Mark.

[Pappa Midnight]

It's a very atmospheric model.
At the risk of sounding negative (observation not criticism).
Now you've added a driver. The windscreen stands out as an after thought,although you added it much earlier in its production.
Simply because you've Put so much effort into the car and driver. That the framing around the screen and where it joins the body stand out because its unpainted.
Mark.

Thanks Mark, Comments are always appreciated ( plus and minus). Very good point about the screen, I will get on it with my best detailing brush ( although I could do with new eyes!).

Reagrds
PM

[Andym]

Wow! Gotta love that red! Great work!

[marianas_gamer]

I really like the driver, perfect palette to go with that amazing deep red car . Now that Mark has pointed it out though, just a thin edge of steel around that windscreen - or not just to emphasize the perfection of the rest!
Lon

[GDonk]

Hi

I see you're using Brumm 1/43 diecasts - does this mean that Nic's mini's are also of that sort of proportion/scale? I've been collecting up a few 1/50 'ish diecasts on evil-bay, assuming that the MM1934 driver/passenger mini's would slot in, but am now wondering if I should have gone more "heroic" in my scale choice. I usually find 1/43 to be too big for my liking with 28's and 1/56 "true scale" too small so generally head for 1/48-1/50 or thereabouts.
Any feedback, from anyone, welcome
Cheers
G-Donk

[Wolf Girl]

I see you're using Brumm 1/43 diecasts - does this mean that Nic's mini's are also of that sort of proportion/scale? I've been collecting up a few 1/50 'ish diecasts on evil-bay, assuming that the MM1934 driver/passenger mini's would slot in, but am now wondering if I should have gone more "heroic" in my scale choice. I usually find 1/43 to be too big for my liking with 28's and 1/56 "true scale" too small so generally head for 1/48-1/50 or thereabouts.
Any feedback, from anyone, welcome

We prefer 1:48 for our vehicles and planes when we can get it. But alot of times we use stuff that "looks close enough" instead of being too concerned about the numbers...

Race to Cairo -- part 1, Jenny in the Sky




-Mila

[GDonk]

We prefer 1:48 for our vehicles and planes when we can get it. But alot of times we use stuff that "looks close enough" instead of being too concerned about the numbers...

Race to Cairo -- part 1, Jenny in the Sky




-Mila

Hi Mila

I very much appreciate your reply but I guess my question was really more about whether or not I'm physically going to be able to fit the drivers and passengers into 1/48 -1/50 scale cars if they're built to fit 1/43.

Very best,

Joe

[d phipps]

Most of the passengers/drivers we have picked up through the years fit quite nicely in 1/48 scale vehicles. Although, some do take a bit more encouraging than others.

In general, I think it is a little easier/cheaper to find cars in 1/43 scale, such as the Models of Yesteryear series.

[YPU]

It should also be noted that in the 30's period there were some truly ridiculously large cars in this style. (see example)  so using cars a scale or 2 up wouldn't look out of place. The Eureka cars were never really designed with a specific scale in mind, more of a style and some hefty imagination. The drivers fit perfectly with Bob Murch Pulp Figures in size and scale, I hope that helps a bit?

[Westfalia Chris]

It should also be noted that in the 30's period there were some truly ridiculously large cars in this style. (see example)  so using cars a scale or 2 up wouldn't look out of place. The Eureka cars were never really designed with a specific scale in mind, more of a style and some hefty imagination. The drivers fit perfectly with Bob Murch Pulp Figures in size and scale, I hope that helps a bit?

That Fiat S76 actually is from 1911, but I echo the sentiment. Huge, magnificent monstrosities, long before anyone cared about such bourgeois distractions as wind resistance.  

Also, while some might consider it heresy to paint a Bugatti anything else than French racing blue or black with blue accents, that red is gorgeous.

[GDonk]

Thanks guys and many apologies for the brief thread hi-jack.  Pappa Midnight - your work is beautiful, can't wait to see more.
Cheers, GDonk