Size isn't everything!

 

I normally do things big! 'Make it large' as the fast food chains like to entice you. Its the same with models. put a 1/76th scale kit and a 1/35th or even a 1/25th in front of me and its almost certain I will go for the biggest scale. Why? I don't know. Maybe its the cost thing in that for not a lot more with some kits you get a model four times the size with more parts, more detail and a big presence. 

However, I have been known to build small kits and on looking back through some of my models I remember enjoying making them as they were relatively quick to build and to be frank although my eyes are not as good as they were, there is still a fair amount of detail. The model pictured at the start of this post is the Revell 1/76 Panzer II Ausf. F complete with a basic diorama setting. Back in about 2015 it cost me £5 from Hobby Craft (there was a branch near my office and after a bad morning I would walk there and see if there were any bargains - very stress relieving!) I recall I built, painted and weathered it in about four or five evenings and it was very enjoyable and it looks good - or I think it does! Size isn't always the most important thing!

On other fronts, work on damaging my back continues as the garden revamp continues but hopefully the end is in sight! Wall building at the moment dodging the belated April showers that have arrived in May!

When all this is finished it will hopefully be back to some full on model making!