Valkyrie Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 That's looking great, fast work too! And two paint jobs at once. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Col. said: Nice work there Steve. On the tank that is, can't pass comment on the bedroom... Thank's Col,I,m enjoying this build as it's quick and It's a big chunk of plastic for your money I've been mulling over another armour build for later in the GB maybe an M60 or even the relevant mark of Leopard if I can source the right decal's for the era. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodmin Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looking good. Fond memories of the Chieftain and to this day my favorite tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looking good with the paint going on Steve. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Hi folk's,I got the few decal's on last night and today (in between the million job's SWMBO left me) I gave the whole tank dusting of light earth heavier along the bottom of the armoured skirt and lower hull,that's it for the weekend next job painting those wheels! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Quality job on the subtle weathering Steve. That adds a lot of life to the subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Blimey Steve thats some very fast and very good work! First one for the gallery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 33 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Blimey Steve thats some very fast and very good work! First one for the gallery? Could be the Gallery gate guard Craig,only a couple of hour's work left to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looking brilliant - and in such a short time! No wonder the Mrs has you paining the house if you're that quick!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hi all just an update of the last couple of days work.track's painted along with wheels,although not a lot is seen when the upper hull is added I still want to dry brush and dirty up the wheels which will be the next job. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Looking great Steve, I really like the way you are building up the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 The tracks look great! How did you get them looking like that Steve ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Looking great Steve, I really like the way you are building up the weathering. Thank's Sarge. 6 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: The tracks look great! How did you get them looking like that Steve ?? Thank's but it's down to Tamiya they are molded beautifully.I painted the inner surface earth and repeated the process in the outside but as I did each quarter wiped of the paint on the track pads before it dried. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Are those the vinyl tracks steve or have you purchased aftermarket ones,they look pretty good , coming along very well indeed Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Have to join in with the chorus of praise for your work there Steve. Subtle and effective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 5 hours ago, Hewy said: Are those the vinyl tracks steve or have you purchased aftermarket ones,they look pretty good , coming along very well indeed Glynn Vinyl track's as per the kit Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Col. said: Have to join in with the chorus of praise for your work there Steve. Subtle and effective Many thank's Col,here's the latest,track's fitted wheels dry brushed and earth misted on with the airbrush on low setting. And upper lower hulls joined together. And Turret fitted.I put a wash into the canvass on the gun barrel and added evergreen strip to some of the binding straps hanging down as real photo's show this feature,just a dry brush over the upper hull,add the GPMG(I've fired one and it was "very sexy")to add and some stores to find for the stowage basket's. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Know I keep saying this but it's looking lovely Steve. Your additions and subtle work really is bringing it to life. As for the Gimpy; they do have a certain 'presence' shall we say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Looks brilliant Steve and I`m old enough to remember this old beast in service too! The barred turret bin usually contained a camo net as far as I can remember,...if this helps, Looking forward to seeing the final touches added, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Very impressive progress Steve! Your misted on paint has really done the trick. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks brilliant!! Great shot down the barrel too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Evening folk's finished and in the gallery,thanks for popping in on the build and now onto the Mig! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 The finished article looks superb Steve. The 'tags' on the barrel and the aerials are so effective. Wonderful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Well done Steve she looks fantastic. Nice to see older kits being turned into cracking looking models, what's next mate? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 hours ago, modelling minion said: Well done Steve she looks fantastic. Nice to see older kits being turned into cracking looking models, what's next mate? Many thanks Craig,Mig 21 for this GB thread on last page as I have not done anything since laying down the marker at the start,and a very pink Land Rover in my wip armour thread amongst others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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