JackG Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Recently completed for the D-Day group build. The particulars: kit: AFV Club 1/35 M3A3 (Stuart V) AM parts: Royal Model PE #342Bronco T-16 workable track links crew figure: Ultracast conversion decals: Archer and home made/printed grass: Gaugemaster Historical background: Juno Beach sector, around the vicinity of Secqueville-en-Bessin, June 7th 1944. Morning found the flanks of the Canadian Scottish infantry under heavy fire from German snipers. The 6th Canadian Armoured Regiment, also known as the First Hussars, were on hand in the infantry support role. A Lieutenant W.E.P. Smith was given the task to head out in his Stuart to recon the area. In a buttoned down tank, it was difficult to spot the enemy, so the lieutenant threw open his turret hatch for a better view. With his upper body fully exposed, he was instantly hit by a sniper round in the arm, followed seconds later by another hitting the side of his helmet. Luckily, that one deflected upwards and out the top, causing no injury. His crew quickly rushed their wounded commander back to HQ. On arrival, he refused medical aid until he could fully relay the sniper positions he had seen just before being hit. For this act of bravery, plus several others during the advance inland, Smith was awarded the Military Cross. Subsequently, two more Stuart recon tanks were sent to the area Smith had last been. There, they helped the Canadian Scottish unit to ferret out the Germans. More than thirty snipers were either killed or captured, resulting in a welcomed respite in the rear area. WIP thread can be found here> regards, Jack Edited January 3, 2015 by JackG 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rémi Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Very nice kit I love the first pic ! one would believe a real Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 S'OK.....I spose! Actually it's quite hard to express just how impressed I am by your model without resorting to expletives! Incredible work! :wow: :wow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Monteiro Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Very realistic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Very good work. Looks like the real thing, Colour and weathering spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 You've turned out an incredibly impressive looking model there! The tank on its own is a fantastic model, with the commander and simple little base added, a whole story develops! Brilliant work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 That's an excellent build! The commander figure is superb, as is the subtle weathering. Cheers Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 That is a absolutely fantastic model! I love the story behind it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Absolutely stunned! what a great project Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Beautiful, some nice restrained weathering going on there. The gaugemaster grass looks the biz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 WOW SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Now that is stunning. Great wip also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 superb work, looks great very nice job on the paint and weathering , and the figure looks fantastic. great work and nice little scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 That is truly amazing Jack and it was fantastic to watch it being built in your WIP! It is a stunning model and the first photo could be of the actual scene. Brilliant!!! :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Rémi, Sgt.Squarehead, Paulo Monteiro, fredben, HL-10, dubster72, The_Lancaster, Hamden, neilscrim, trickydicky210,snapper_city, batcode, and Plastix - thanks very much! Glad to share this and the history with everyone. regards,Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Jack That is quite brilliant. Have you posted on Missing-Lynx? I'm sure it would go down well.. I'm especially impressed by the photos too - sorry if you've mentioned it before, but what camera did you use? I would dearly love to be able to take shots of such quality. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Stunning building and especially painting skills there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just superb...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) IanC, Colin and keefr22 - thanks for sharing your thoughts, much appreciated. This one is posted over at Missing-Lynx, where I'm sure a few are going over it with a fine tooth comb. All responses have been positive, but there are some questions on why no external stowage, the colour choice of the periscope on the open hatch, and the diameter of the larger antenna. Anyhow, the camera I've been using for the past few years is a DSLR, specifically the Nikon D3100. I took the advice from a member from the above site, and locked my camera in at f22. which still allows the telephoto to be used. Also rely on auto focus as well as auto detect white balance. Metering is set on 'spot' with an ISO of 200. Photographed with a white background and natural daylight, but not directly in the sun. Once in photoshop, I'd adjust the intensity just enough to arrive at a pure white in the background, and a pinch of added contrast if required. regards,Jack Edited September 26, 2014 by JackG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 SUPERB! FANTASTIC WORK . I like that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Terrific! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Modelling Knife Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Very impressive! The tank, the figure, the groundwork, the photography etc. All first class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Carius, louiex2, Bangor Lad, and Mac the Modeling Knife - thank you very much lads. regards, Jack Tried to edit the opening post, so will add here that the date of said action should be June 8th. Edited March 23, 2020 by JackG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob1974 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 that's very cool. I wish I could do figures like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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