#072 Mozzie Bite
A little 1:700 diorama in an epoxy resin paper-weight featuring Pit-Road Mosquito and Tiger I models.
Here’s a quick demo..
Notes
De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito from the WWII Royal Air Force Wings Set 1 Pit-Road No. S32 1:700.
Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I from the WWII German Military Vehicle Set 1 Pit-Road No. MI02 1:700.
Paint Scheme
Mosquito
| Feature | Color | Recommended | Paint Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| upper camo | DARK GREEN BS641 | C361 | Humbrol 163 |
| upper camo | OCEAN GRAY | C362 | Humbrol 106 |
| lower | MEDIUM SEA GRAY BS637 | C363 | 70.870 Medium Sea Grey |
| guns | STEEL | C28 | Humbrol 53 |
Tiger I
| Feature | Color | Recommended | Paint Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| seats and trim | Flat Black | H12/C33 | Humbrol 33 |
| tires and tracks | Steel | H18/C28 | Humbrol 53 |
| Europe Camo | Field Grey | H32/C40 | 70.992 Neutral Grey + 70.994 Dark Grey (~ 4:1) |
Build Log
I’ve selected a Mosquito and Tiger I from the beautifully moulded Pit-road 1:700 kits S32 and MI02
The Tiger is presented on a small scrap of turf (PVA base) with an explosive cloud
Painted and decalled ready for the resin
The diorama is set in Crystal Clear epoxy resin using a 6.5cm cube silicone mold.
Holding the Mosquito in place for the CA glue to set it in position for the next resin pour
I used the multiple resin pour technique: 1 for the base, 1 for the Tiger, and 1 for the Mosquito
Popped from the mould after 48hrs to cure
Carve and polish the meniscus away
Mozzie Bite! Having fun making little dioramas in resin: Pit-Road 1:700 Mosquito and Tiger I
Credits and References
- this project on scalemates
- WWII Royal Air Force Wings Set 1 Pit-Road No. S32 1:700
- WWII German Military Vehicle Set 1 Pit-Road No. MI02 1:700
- Crystal Clear epoxy resin