stoohoo Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi All, This is the first armour model i have built since getting back into the hobby. I got this about 4 years ago and started pretty much immediately gluing bits together. Then i got stalled on working out how to paint it as the tracks are injection moulded and i couldnt figure out if i could build them up around the wheels and then slip the whole lot off to paint. Well eventually just before christmas i found the kit again,had a go and found it you could so got myself out of the rut and started again, only took 4 years to work it out!! The kit is really nicely detailed out of the box, the only bits i added were the track hangers from a beer can and the mesh grilles over the rear deck made from a cafetiere filter that was rescued from the bin, you know when something looks useful - now i know where my 7 year old daughter gets it from when she says dont throw it away we could make it into something whenever theres a cardboard tube etc about to go into the bin... I had loads of fun weathering it, armour paintwork is much more forgiving than aircraft, i used a mix of pastels, oils and sponge chipping. Keen to get a bigger one now! On with the pics and hope you like, an C&CC appreciated, cheers Stu 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancieT Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 That's a great looking first Armour build! Really like your painting and weathering! Excellent! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinx Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hard to believe it's 1-72 - impressive!Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Fantastic looking tiget, very nice job on the paint, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Amazing result. As Martin says above, its is hard to believe that it is 1/72! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 That's a cracker Stu. You're treading a dangerous path though with building things like this, they're very addictive! Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Excellent build, look forward to seeing big brother, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments guys. I really enjoyed building this one and can definitely see more armour in my future - like you say Tim they are very addictive, especially the weathering and lack of canopy masking I was very kindly given an Airfix Matilda in our office secret santa so am cracking on with that now - watch this space Cheers again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Nice little cat, good that you recoverd it, looks great ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtney Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looks the business! I like that shade of camo. brown you've used 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Superb, first large tank I built as a nipper, and still a favourite. Fantastic job of weathering, something I know nothing about. Do you have a work in progress for it or any tips on weathering for the complete beginner ? Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 the level of detailing on there is phenomenal for a 1/72 kit - great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Very nice. The camo is really neat. I think the chipping is a bit overdone, but I suppose it's fashionable these days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 That's a great build. The camo is very impressive work for such a small scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheellaw Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Wow...this is a great build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 YOWZER. !!! IMPRESSIVE build. BRAVO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks again for all the kind comments guys they are warmly appreciated! Pat - unfortunately no WIP for this one. Between my phone camera, poor kitchen lighting and limited time at the comp I struggle to do a half decent build report. At the risk of rambling on here I can drop you a PM sometime tomorrow (hopefully) and describe what i did if thats of any use though? Just sticking the decals onto my Airfix Matilda so hopefully another RFI soon if it doesn't all go tits up! Cheers, Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Stu All tips and advice greatly appreciated, great you are building the ultimate MG as your next build ! Yes the Matilda was built in Abingdon at the MG Sports Car factory, so as an MG fan I should build one. Seriously though I have joined the Panzer Group Build on this site building the SD.KFZ232 6 Rad armoured car, my first AFV build since I was at school so please drop me a PM, and let's see this Matilda please. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Great job for such a small scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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