Bullbasket Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) If you've followed this in WIP, then you'll be aware of the background to this build/upgrade, but if you haven't then briefly, I originally built this Tamiya Cromwell around 11-12 years ago as a first 1/35th build. A couple of years ago, I revisited the build and stripped it down as far as I could and then rebuilt it as a later model Mk.lVf. So this was the starting point.............. .................and this is what I ended up with. BTW. Sorry about the 1/1 scale cobwebs!! John. Edited March 20, 2017 by Bullbasket I forgot something. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 That was a really excellent update/upgrade and well worth the effort. Very impressive modelling! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 32 minutes ago, PlaStix said: That was a really excellent update/upgrade and well worth the effort. Very impressive modelling! Kind regards, Stix Thanks Stix, much appreciated. I thoroughly enjoyed the update. Regards, John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well, I would have left well alone with the excellent original but the rework is even better. Especially like the realistic treatment of the pots and pans. Crew figures really good as well - both before and after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 14 minutes ago, Seahawk said: Well, I would have left well alone with the excellent original but the rework is even better. Especially like the realistic treatment of the pots and pans. Crew figures really good as well - both before and after. Many thanks. The trouble with the Tamiya figure in the first photo is that he is under scale all round, so you can't even just say that he's a short a*se!! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Superb build in both versions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Lovely work, I've been following the WIP with interest. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 19 hours ago, BerndM said: Superb build in both versions. Thanks very much. Appreciated. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 19 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Lovely work, I've been following the WIP with interest. Pete Many thanks. Just gotta love Cromwells! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 It used to be very cool, but now it's clearly improved. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I wish I could have a makeover like this model. Go from looking great to looking really fantastic . It looks superb John, I need to catch up on the WIP to see how you achieved this great update. Really nice paintwork and weathering Best regards TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 15 hours ago, FrancisGL said: It used to be very cool, but now it's clearly improved. Cheers John 15 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: I wish I could have a makeover like this model. Go from looking great to looking really fantastic . It looks superb John, I need to catch up on the WIP to see how you achieved this great update. Really nice paintwork and weathering Best regards TonyT Many thanks to both of you. My old models either end up as spare parts for another project, or as in this case, being rebuilt and hopefully improved. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Very nice re-cycling John, it looks great! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 2 hours ago, BeeKay said: Very nice re-cycling John, it looks great! Thanks Brian. Waste not want not! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinhow Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I always like this tank, it looks unique. The old one look nice, but your rebuilt made it so nice! I also rebuilt some of my old models hope to improve them, coz unable to buy new kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 7 hours ago, sinhow said: I always like this tank, it looks unique. The old one look nice, but your rebuilt made it so nice! I also rebuilt some of my old models hope to improve them, coz unable to buy new kits. Thanks Sinhow. Recycling of models is a good way to go. I hope to see some more of yours on here. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 It was good to start off with but now it is a real beauty,....cracking stuff, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 hours ago, tonyot said: It was good to start off with but now it is a real beauty,....cracking stuff, Cheers Tony Thanks Tony. I appreciate the encouraging words. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Outstanding build love all the little details such as the pots and pans and gear stowed around the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Superb job John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 hour ago, stevej60 said: Outstanding build love all the little details such as the pots and pans and gear stowed around the tank. .....and honestly, they were so easy to do. Thanks Steve. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 50 minutes ago, Carius said: Superb job John Praise from the Master. Thanks Carius. Much appreciated. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 My friend, an excellent job has to be recognized . I thank your kind words about me. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Great build. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Bangor Lad said: Great build. Cheers Thanks a lot. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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