Turnip 28 - Observation Balloon Work in progress pictures

 
I got some questions about my balloon so I thought I should post some work in progress picture from the building of it.

Im not sure about the correct english word for it but the balloon sphere is made from some kind of polystyrene I bought from a arts and craft store. I covered it all in woodglue and art wrapping paper for the texture.

The basket underneath is made out of a cardboard frame covered in a jute ribbon from an gardening store.

I then added some "rope" threads and some twisted metal wires to let it be able to "float" above in the air...

I primed it with my airbrush before painting it.

The painted model can be seen in the previus post: http://kampgruppe-engel.blogspot.com/2023/05/turnip-28-observation-balloon.html

Turnip 28 - Observation Balloon

 

A pair of elderly spinsters blown off course. They are followed by a cavalcade of adoring worshippers and wouldbe sightseers. Dropping bricks and cutting remarks, they plummet into adventure and the unknown.

A roadsign pointing at a café the balloon crew is heading to.
Flying over the swampy and uneven terrain unharmed.

A soldier of a opposing regiment stand under the passing of the balloon and got a close view of a stone from big height...

The flags hanging from one of the ropes are signalling flags for ships.
- You are standing in danger.
- Keep clear of me, I am manoeuvring with difficulty.
- Carrying dangerous/ explosive cargo.

The old drunkards in the balloon...
I painted them with red noses and faces, the conjak drinking is taking its toll...

 

Edit: Some Work in Progress pictures can now be found @ http://kampgruppe-engel.blogspot.com/2023/05/turnip-28-observation-balloon-work-in.html