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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Flak Nest

Finally I have had some time to get something done. Here are few photos of a flak nest I made, a short tutorial follows.



Here is the tutorial.


I use a hexagonal MDF base as I want it to fit in my forest.


Dill holes for the upright support poles.


Lay the floor planks (coffee sticks).


Glue in the upright support poles (BBQ skewers).


Glue the horizontal logs to desired height.


Cut upright support poles to desired height.


Add gravel for ground surface.


 Prime black.


Paint all the logs.


Paint all ground surfaces.



The following photos are for size comparison. A few Airfix Germans added. 



 The flak will follow as soon as it is complete. Dry brushing and flocking will be done later.

Hope you like and that it was useful.












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29 comments:

  1. mork6969January 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Nice work. I think I will try it myself because I need something like this. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. AlJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Yeah, cool tip. Will have a bash at this myself

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  3. ThanosJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    This is terrific Greg!!
    Thanks for sharing!!! :-)
    T.

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  4. MojoJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Looks neat :)
    That for that easy DIY Tutorial ;)

    //mojo

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  5. GEM TeamJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Very nice tutorial

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  6. PaulJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Nice work and great idea. Well done.

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  7. MikeMay 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Simple but great.

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  8. KukuruzaMay 26, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Well explained tutorial - thx for sharing, GReg!

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  9. Andrew TOctober 18, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Excellent idea! I think the log idea has the potential for some other uses - trenches, mortar & gun emplacements if there is way to add sloping ground in front of one side. Might have a go!

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    1. GregOctober 19, 2015 at 11:38 AM

      Hi Andrew thank you for the comment. I'm planning on doing a few Russian house in the future using this method.

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  10. Andrew TOctober 20, 2015 at 10:56 PM

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  11. Andrew TOctober 20, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    No problem at all and thanks for the reply on the barbed wire as well. They both look great.

    I actually came back to modelling thanks to my young son wanting a model tank (not that I was any good in my youth) and have been amazed at what people can do. Things have changed a lot as you say and there was no such thing as the internet then to share ideas and pictures on!

    I'm slowly getting there but I'm always looking for better ways to do things and new things to try, so site like yours are invaluable

    I had a few of questions though, if you dont mind:

    - Before gluing the coffee stick 'planks' down did you need to roughen the surface up with some sandpaper, to give the glue something to 'key' onto?
    - What glue did you use? PVA, superglue, wood?
    - What colour did you paint/wash the 'logs' with once they had been primed?

    Thanks again for sharing.

    Andrew

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    1. GregOctober 21, 2015 at 9:33 AM

      Andrew I'm glad you find my Blog helpful. I don't roughen up the surface but there should be no harm in doing so if you feel the need. I use PVA to glue them down and then put a heavy object on to prevent the edges from warping. I prime everything black and then dip my brush into thinners and a touch of Humbrol Wood which is then painted over the wood parts. It bleeds into the wood giving the brown a blackish color. When dry I go back with just the Humbrol Wood without the thinners to dilute and paint and apply it just in the center of the planks leaving the edges the original color. Hope it makes sense. Have a look at Yards.

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  12. Andrew TOctober 21, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Greg

    Thanks for the info. I've recently finished all my WIPs and I was wondering what do next - I think I may have just found it!

    I'll let you know how I get on.

    Andrew

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    1. GregOctober 21, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      You are welcome Andrew. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  13. Andrew TNovember 2, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Hi Greg

    I've managed to start work on some generic field works inspired by the flak nest and have started a WIP post on the Britmodeller forum that I've recently joined.

    Are you happy for me share the link here, so you can have a look?

    Regards

    Andrew

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    1. GregNovember 2, 2015 at 2:49 PM

      Andrew that would be great please share the link. Look forward to seeing what you have come up with.

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  14. Andrew TNovember 2, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Greg

    Thanks for the interest. Here you go and please feel free to comment!!

    Andrew

    http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991264-172-fieldworks-some-advice-needed/

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  15. Andrew TNovember 2, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Greg

    Sorry another question.

    When you prime in black what do you use?

    Is it acrylic/enamel paint or a spray paint e.g. car primer (which a lot of people use here in the UK for vehicles etc.)?

    Thanks.

    Andrew

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  16. GregNovember 2, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Andrew I use a spray but in matt avoid gloss. The reason for black is to simulate shadows in the places I can't reach. So don't go with grey.

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  17. Andrew TNovember 2, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks Greg. A black matt spray was what I was thinking of using but wanted to check.

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    1. GregNovember 2, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      Your work is looking good just waiting to be approved before I can reply on the forum.

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  18. Andrew TDecember 5, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Greg

    There's been a bit more progress on my field works if you're interested

    Thanks.

    Andrew

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  19. Andrew TDecember 18, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Greg

    Thanks again for taking the time to pop across and have a look and especially comment!!

    Have a good Christmas and New Year.

    Andrew

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    1. GregDecember 19, 2015 at 7:37 AM

      Always a pleasure Andrew. I enjoy seeing other war gamers work and draw inspiration from it. May you have a blessed Christmas and a great New Year too!

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    2. GregDecember 19, 2015 at 7:37 AM

      Always a pleasure Andrew. I enjoy seeing other war gamers work and draw inspiration from it. May you have a blessed Christmas and a great New Year too!

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  20. Andrew TJanuary 4, 2016 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Greg

    I think I'm about done, if you wouldn't mind having a look???

    Thanks.

    Andrew

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  21. Andrew TJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:37 PM

    Greg

    Thanks for popping over again to have a look and I'm glad you liked them.

    I'm having a go out my first hhouse next - a direct copy of the Armourfast Normandy House, as I got one for my birthday and I've bought some board so I can make some copies.

    You mentioned your working on some river sections, which I'm also thinking of doing, can we expect some pics anytime soon?

    Thank you as always.

    Andrew

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    1. GregJanuary 5, 2016 at 10:33 AM

      Yes Andrew I have started the river banks on the MDF pieces that interlink in the same way as the roads. Basically bigger versions of the road with the surface being a different color and added varnish to give it its shine. Will put up a few pics as I progress. Looking forward to the Normandy house.

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