f matthews Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Just wrapped this project this past week. A fun build in typical Tamiya fashion. Some oversimplification in areas compared to AFV and Bronco Vallys, but great texture on the turret. Edited February 11, 2018 by f matthews 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combat Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Now, that is very tidy. painting and weathering is tight too. The diorama is very well done as well. Do you always work in 1/35 scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Great build on a fine tank and a superb dio to go with it.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Excellent Valentine, great base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very nice job on the Valley. Painting, weathering and the base, all excellent. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 That is a very impressive Valentine and great presentation too. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I can't see anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I can't see anything either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: I can't see anything? It'll be that camo Sarge. Look for the blue flags, or the blue triangle and squint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very good looking Valentine 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I saw these on the shelfl in my local Hobbycraft, and was sorely tempted. When I've whittled my stash down (5yrs?) I'll definitely get one of these beauties! You've done a fantastic job Mr Matthews! A tidy build, nice camo and great diorama. Love it. And on that note, please post in the dioramas forum as well? Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Now that is rather lovely! Currently building one of these and If it turns out even a third as good as yours I'll be well chuffed! The base and name plate add a real touch of class Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Bloody lovely! Great weathering & a lovely dio. I've resisted temptation too long with this kit - I can feel myself succumbing soon! PETE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Cracking job on this model. Looks super. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 19 hours ago, combat said: Now, that is very tidy. painting and weathering is tight too. The diorama is very well done as well. Do you always work in 1/35 scale? Thanks! Yes, pretty much exclusively in 1/35. Heading across the pond in a week to visit my daughter in London and was hoping to see some 1:1 scale armour while there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Buzby061 said: Bloody lovely! Great weathering & a lovely dio. I've resisted temptation too long with this kit - I can feel myself succumbing soon! PETE It’s a fairly quick build-I have an AFV Mk I that I started 4 years ago that is much slower getting to the finish line, but I can only manage to complete 2-3 builds a year. I was able to knock out the Bronco Mk IX in a few months last year. Both the Bronco and the AFV are more complex and a little more finely detailed in places, but that also slows the progress down. Edited February 11, 2018 by f matthews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 26 minutes ago, f matthews said: It’s a fairly quick build-I have an AFV Mk I that I started 4 years ago that is much slower getting to the finish line, but I can only manage to complete 2-3 builds a year. I was able to knock out the Bronco Mk IX in a few months last year. Both the Bronco and the AFV are more complex and a little more finely detailed in places, but that also slows the progress down. That’s the beauty of Tamiya, always well engineered. Some manufacturers use 10 parts when 1 will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 It looks very nice, the finish is great, and the base gives it a very real touch. Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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