Harfoot Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Building this kit straight out of the box, the spure is stamped 1976! but the plastic is crisp and well detailed. It comes with 5 figures, bit 2 of them are for the North African Campaign. I will be making the European version Box art is good Started work on this kit in a hotel room last night, got home to late to do any more today. Thanks for looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Interesting I'll follow with interest! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I remember this kit from when I was younger! A blast from the past, look forward to seeing your build progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Nice little kit. A bit fiddly in places but builds well straight from the box & with a little effort turns into a stunner. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the comments guys, finished the major parts of assembly, your right Phil, straight forward with a few fiddly bits. It amazes me the quality and typical Tamiya fit of such an old kit. just finished undercoating and starting to apply some green top coat. Thanks for looking Edited February 22, 2015 by Harfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Coming together nicely looking forward to seeing it complete Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 started to paint. I have just painted the tracks and will put them on and then glue the side panels and steps. Really nice model, enjoying making and painting it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 thats really nice - what did you use to make the rope? looks thick to me but love the texture & odd whisp showing where it has been used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Agreed, the rope looks very nice and a nice smooth paint job too Andy Edited February 26, 2015 by AndyRM101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 The rope came with the kit, i think you are right it is a bit thick but i'm making it to gain experiance on paint finishes and weathering. I am also working on a MiniArt base for it to go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 The rope came with the kit, i think you are right it is a bit thick but i'm making it to gain experiance on paint finishes and weathering. I am also working on a MiniArt base for it to go on. That should set if off nicely, MiniArt make some great bases Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 did a bit of work on the miniart base,agree with you Andy, its my first one of many hopefully. Also added the side armour and step Thanks for looking. Paul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanxm603 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Its looking good. Can't wait to see the finished item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Very nice Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Progressing nicely, transfer applied and dulled down, next i plan to start some genlte weathering. The 3 figures are nearly finished and i have started the base. Thanks for looking. Paul 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Looking good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Looking good, considering its age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 That's really coming together now. That base sets it off a treat looking forward to seeing this completed Good work Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks for all th comments. I have done a bit more painting, still work in progress Cheers. Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Aye up Paul. That's looking very good. The figures are nicely done and the base will set it all off very nicely. I did one of these last year for the D:Day GB but stalled on the weathering. Looking at yours makes me want to get it out and finish it! Tamiya kits from the 70's still look the part. Look forward to seeing more of this. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Great progress. The figures look really nice as does the detail painting in the interior Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Wow that looks very nice, the base looks great too can't wait to see finished. Thanks for sharing. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 nice work - i am tempted to get a base for my M5A1 - was thinking one of the miniart park/street ones - or perhaps scale in resin (think thats what they are called) and add some tankers.... watching your build for tips & tricks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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