Hobby Tools

For many of my resin and soft metal models I use five minute epoxy. It is slower than CA type glues but much stronger. I cut up small squares of aluminum foil and fold them in two layer and then fold over the edges so that they are more rigid.

For regular styrene models I use Model Masters glue. The Testors clear plastic cement is gap filling and I often use it as a putty. It's very fast.

Zap-a-Gap is the CA I use. It has gap filling properties and dries very fast. Sometimes I use it to tack parts together and then use the epoxy for a more permanent bond. Notice too that the glue is inside a small plastic box. I use them to hold glue and paints so that if they are knocked over they spill inside the box, if at all.

I use cutting mats as my work surface. In fact, I often use multiple layers of cutting mats. It allows me to make deep cuts without danger to the surface I am working on. I also use small mats that allow me to keep the larger, more expensive mats, from getting damaged when I am painting, cutting or sawing.

Convoy

With the presence of the Fuhrer, the men break ranks and run towards his large Mercedes.

The lieutenant was glad to see that this was not another enemy. It was obvious that the Martians, for lack of a better term, were showing respect to the Fuhrer. Once again he had formed and alliance with a powerful ally.

The lieutenant knew now that this new weapon was very powerful and would be the decisive factor in this war.

The troops were very relieved that this flying disc was not going to be an enemy. They were happy to see their Leader, a rare event after so many years of war.

The lieutenant now knew that he would always remember this day in March, 1945 as the turning point in the war...

Saucer by Pegasus Hobbies, Martians by Twilight Creations, Mercedes by Hasagawa, tanks by Roco, German Paratroopers by Caesar Miniatures. Photos taken with a Kodak EasyShare Z915.

Convoy

A convoy of three very large Mercedes command cars is coming!

They drive right up to the tanks and past like they are expected at the flying disc.

One of the men says he thinks these soldiers are from another planet, men from the Moon or from Mars.

The lieutenant can see high ranking officials in the cars. One of them might even be Reichmarschall Goering, commander of the Luftwaffe and the Paratroops!

At last, a familiar figure exits the disc shaped craft, and he returns the salute of the Men from Mars!

It is the Fuhrer himself!

The Occupants Debark!

A confrontation develops just behind the lines on the Russian Front.

A whirring noise, a hatch opens and otherworldly soldiers exit the craft.

The German paratroops brace for the attack. The lieutenant does not want to fire the first shot, when you don't know the abilities of the enemy or even who they are, or if they are enemy, it's a good idea to wait. He has the troops, he has the tanks. He has a number of good advantages, maybe they will surrender?!!

These strange figures are all lined up, in perfect array. Perhaps they are planning on marching into captivity?

The lieutenant is momentarily distracted by the sound of large vehicle motors behind him. More reinforcements perhaps?