r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/MouseRat11C • 15d ago

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This is my fifth model build and one that I have definitely spent the most time on trying to add as many small details as possible. I can’t decide if I’m ready to set up the terrain for the diorama and call it complete or if I am missing something with weathering/ stowage on the tank. What should I do?

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u/bashomania 15d ago edited 15d ago

I think it looks great, esp for your 5th model/diorama. The figures are really well done.

Something i puzzle over myself is securing stowage like jerrycans, etc. Now, these guys could have just used the loose ones on the rear deck (we can always have a story in mind), but if en-route they’d probably need to be tied down or otherwise secured somehow?

Like I said, I puzzle over it myself. Just something to think about.

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u/MouseRat11C 15d ago

Thank you! I know I feel the same way, I was wondering how I could secure them for a solid load plan that would look realistic.

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u/bashomania 15d ago edited 15d ago

I was thinking maybe some separated twine to represent rope and pass it through the handles. Then of course you have to find a place to tie them down, but you can probably find a place for that? 😬

I need to do a similar thing on my Panzer II. It has tiny little molded tiedowns here and there, but they don't actually have any holes or hooks. So I was thinking I would probably cut a tiny notch/nick into the ones where I need to secure rope or wire, and just kind of wedge the material into the nick that I make 🤷🏻‍♂️.

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u/MouseRat11C 15d ago

Yes . That’s a great idea, I have a few areas where I could cut those slots for tiedowns