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    Small dioramas

    I'll occasionally add a small diorama to this thread. Prague Uprising 1945 Scale: 1:87 Author: Robert Navrátil Publisher: ABC Victory Day over fascism is approaching, so I will commemorate it with a diorama of the Prague Uprising 1945. A few words about this event: The Prague Uprising (May...
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    St Florian's Day

    St Florian's Day (2026) Today (3.5.2026) firefighters in Považská Bystrica celebrated their patron saint St. Florian again. The celebration traditionally started in the local church and then moved to the town hall. They had parked their equipment in front of the church, so I took a few photos...
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    My mini models

    Thanks :) So I'm done...it turned out to be a pretty nice model...I made minor adjustments to the entire model...(mask, wheels, pump), I glazed the larger ones, added hoses, a firefighter figure, and a base...
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    My paper automata

    ...can be bought here...
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    My mini models

    Thanks :) So I've made some progress...glued the cabin, seats, pump, ladder brackets...;)
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    My mini models

    Chevrolet 1922 fire truck Scale: 1:100 Author: ? (Cardboard model? Yes!) Publisher: DELTA-te A few words about the model: The model is based on a car from the fire department museum in Warsaw. Model: The fire department will soon celebrate St. Florian's Day, so I'll join in the...
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    My 3D puzzles

    Tatra 815 7 CAS30 (wooden 3D puzzle) Scale: 1:30 Source: REISZMODELS (kit) Firefighters will soon celebrate St. Florian's Day, so I'll join in the celebrations. I put together another 3D puzzle from REISZMODELS, which is again TOP... The construction set is made of wood with color...
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    Budatinsky papierak 2026 / 25. 4. 2026 / Zilina, Slovakia

    This model competition and exhibition took place in Zilina on April 25, 2026. I couldn't make it last year, so I'm glad I went there today to see it. As is tradition, I would like to thank the organizers of this event for preparing a nice competition and exhibition of paper models. The event...
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    Veteran cars

    thanks, more veterans will definitely join in time ;)
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    Veteran cars

    Thanx :) So I'm done, I added wipers, patina and a pile of hay on the back... I made it into a farm car... ;)
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    Veteran cars

    I used thicker cardboard for the base, with which I modeled the tracks on the dirt road... then I used fine brown sprinkles, then lightly varnished and finally I used static grass...;)
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    Veteran cars

    Now the real fun begins for me, because I like cars dirty, beat up and rusty...then maybe it will look a little more realistic. ;)
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    Veteran cars

    I'm slowly approaching the final....I made the wheels, which is probably the most laborious part of the model...4 wheels + a spare are made. The model allows building a simpler version with just drawn spokes, but that wouldn't be pretty... I also made the spare tire holder and the cargo bed - it...
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    Veteran cars

    Another set included fenders, tanks and lights. Modifications: added grille to the step and finished interior of the lights.
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    Helicopters

    Thanks :), the author also wrote to me that he was glad that someone had glued the helicopter, so I hope that I won't be left alone and that in time there will be other finished models of this helicopter that will be glued even better than mine. ;)