As always, thank you all for your comments - it really does keep me very motivated!
It's been a while since my last update, and I've been working on a whole range of different projects.
First of all, I thought I'd start off with some scenic photos, to really get a feel for my progress thus far:
This project has been ongoing since Covid, and I am quite proud of the progress I've made over the last few years - even if I do say so myself!
I can't say it's been quick, but slow and steady wins the race.
Anyway - onto the first little project I've been working on - Some vehicles for my KNIL troops.
I got these from the folks over at Wargaming3d.com - one of the few suppliers of KNIL acessories. The quality was fantastic, and delivery was very prompt. I can really recommend.
The paintjob is hardly imaginative, and I need to add a few more bits and bobs, but it does the job.
The vehicles don't come with a crew, but luckily for me Empress Miniatures does some excellent 'Jazz Age Imperialism' British crew for their early 20th century trucks.
With just a bit of filing, the lads just about fit into the car. Paintjob yet to be completed, but here's a start:
More to follow!
Next up, I've been working on a small office/radio relay for the NIROM (Nederlandsch-Indische Radio-Omroep Maatschappij;
Dutch East Indies Radio Broadcasting Corporation). As per usual, constructed from foamboard, card, a bit of plasticard and a radio mast from Sarissa Precision.
Some details still missing (doors!
) and I need to weather it properly, but we're getting there. I'll admit that it was difficult to get all the angles right, but I think it's come together quite nicely - I particularly like how the radio tower adds a sense of asymmetry.
Finally, the biggest news of all (for me at least) : I took the plunge and bought a laser cutter.
Can't say the wife was too pleased - few hobbyists have a laser cutter, resin 3D printer, and filament printer at home. Then again, few wives have a colonial Dutch East Indies town in the office
I went for the Elegoo Phecda 10w - relatively cheap, beginner friendly, and more than enough to cut through 3mm plywood.
I must say - I have been immensely impressed so far. I've only been playing around for a few hours today, and the results have been great.
I continue to make my own designs, just as before, but the accuracy of the laser makes the final product so much easier to assemble (plus, the wood should increase the durability of the terrain compared to my usual foamboard).
Clearly far from done, but here's some picture of my first effort (as well as a bird's eye view of town!):
As always, any and all comments/suggestions/questions are welcome!
Best,
Shtim
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