Fun with bits

Back in the 1960s the APF and Century 21 special effects teams under Derek Meddings would construct background (and even star) models from assorted model parts.  The most popular items for background dressing seem to have been the Airfix (now Dapol) OO/HO model railway structures.  

So, since I intend to photograph my models in appropriate settings I decided to start building some background models.

This is a non-descript building with a helipad on the roof.  I built it to 1/350 scale to match the Imai accurate Thunderbird 2 and the F-Toys TB1.  It will also be in the background of larger scale models, giving the impression of distance.

I built this from the flat sections in the Dapol girder bridge, a couple of supports and plasticard.  Detailing was in the form of some Gundam parts, a pair B-58 Hustler landing gear supports and a spare dish from the Round 2 1/1000 USS Enterprise.  Some plastic strip was also added.

It will be painted in various grey hues.