phildagreek Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 It looks massive, nice progress , cheers Kevin Thanks, Francis. Yep it's a beast but it's a nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thats coming along very nicely Thanks Brodie and Phil. It's getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Ready for the spraying of the turret. I've put a plastic protective cover over the lower section so I can match the pattern of the body on to the turret. Â Â Â Â Edited July 7, 2017 by ukmodeller Renew pictures 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 You don't realise how massive that turret is until you see it from above. I think the lack of paint also highlights the size 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice one, this is coming along a real treat, looking forward to seeing some paint on the turret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice work Kevin. Neat idea with the clear plastic masking. Those stowage bins look 100% better with mesh instead of Revell's pretty lame solid moulding... I can't see why they didn't do as Tamiya and mould the frame and put a piece of plastic mesh in with the kit... Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 You don't realise how massive that turret is until you see it from above. I think the lack of paint also highlights the size Very true mike. I remember building an airfix tank many many moons ago and the turret was quite small compared to the body. This is one of the first tank kits I have built for about 40 years but I am certainly thinking of getting another (probably a British one in this scale) as the level of detail is far superior to what I had expected and I am getting used to using an airbrush now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice one, this is coming along a real treat, looking forward to seeing some paint on the turret. Funny you should say that.............................see below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice work Kevin. Neat idea with the clear plastic masking. Those stowage bins look 100% better with mesh instead of Revell's pretty lame solid moulding... I can't see why they didn't do as Tamiya and mould the frame and put a piece of plastic mesh in with the kit... Matt Thanks Matt. I totally agree with you about the mesh. It took me longer to design and make the frame for it then it did to build the turret. I looked at using the original parts and cut out the solid mesh part, but the frame would have looked out of scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Almost but not quite there. Turret done and now just the aerials and decals to apply and some more weathering. Then it will be back to the transporter to add this build. My next post will probably be in the RFI forum but below are a few pictures as a teaser. Many thanks to everyone who followed this build and for the advice and tips given as I was building this. I now realise the huge benefit of belonging to the group and daring to put my work on show. I am always humbled by the comments given from others who I consider to be far more skillful than myself. Again, I salute you all. Cheers      Edited July 7, 2017 by ukmodeller Renew pictures 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Nice work, it will look great on top of the truck, cheers Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Ooohhh thats nice, love the paint scheme, it has turned out really well. One point, I dont think the spare track links on the front would be silver, either sprayed the same camouflage or some preserving paint, ie black, because silver is a big "giveaway" if you are all cammed up in a woodline avoiding death!! I spent my army career on Challengers both 1 & 2, ours were on the back but were either very well soiled or if lucky new ones with black tar like preservation paint. Hope you dont mind my comment. Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Nice work, it will look great on top of the truck, cheers Kevin Nice! Thanks Francis & Phil Going onto the transporter soon............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Ooohhh thats nice, love the paint scheme, it has turned out really well. One point, I dont think the spare track links on the front would be silver, either sprayed the same camouflage or some preserving paint, ie black, because silver is a big "giveaway" if you are all cammed up in a woodline avoiding death!! I spent my army career on Challengers both 1 & 2, ours were on the back but were either very well soiled or if lucky new ones with black tar like preservation paint. Hope you dont mind my comment. Cheers Nick Thanks Nick. Really appreciate the advice and tips. It was something that bothered me about the bright parts of the kit (spare tracks and the tools carried) but due to my lack of real life knowledge about modern military tanks and transport I decided to leave it as per the instructions. Now I have heard from someone who really knows their stuff I will definately repaint these items. There is only so much you can find on the Internet but it is far better to hear it from someone who really knows. I used to love the Chieftain and Challenger tanks on TV when I was a younger. They looked so forward for their time and that long barrel on the Chieftain was something else. I must admit to being envious that you spent time with the Challenger but I'm sure it wasn't all fun. About 30 years ago I went to Pegusus Bridge in France (before they replaced the bridge, etc) and saw the old Centaur tank there but that was the last time I actually managed to get up close to the real thing. I'm definately looking at getting either the Chieftain or Challenger tank kit next I think (but I will keep that quiet from the wife as my birthday is a long way off). Thanks again Nick, appreciate it. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogga Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 You don't hang about, lovely job it will look the DB's on the Faun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 This project is now finished and the finished pictures can be found in the RFI forum here The very last part will be when the Leopard is put onto the Faun Transporter. Pictures will appear in the RFI forum too and I will post a notice on here when that is done. Thank you to everyone that commented on this build and for all the encouragement and advice given. Trust me, it was not wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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