I have started on the first of the many builds planned for the next couple of months for various Group Builds.

First up is my first "real" Armour build. It will be OOB and and in a Desert scheme (Unit/time frame unknown at the moment).

Box contents and shot of started chassis.

Excellent. If you want an interesting diorama, I could tell you the story of a workmate of mine who drove one off the edge of a mountain in Bosnia.....

Nice choice of build Andy, i built that kit years ago, when my modelling skills were about as good as a monkeys, and all i can remember is that it was a great kit to build.

Oh also did you check to see if the metal barrel was in the box, as after i bought mine i found out that it was missing and had to fashoin one from some wood.

Looks like the unit included in the kit, is the 14/20th Kings's Hussars, 4th Armd Bde, from Op "Desert Sabre" Feb 1991 Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Oliver, yes barrel & PE is there. I had a panic when I opened mine as well. They stick them in the bag with the decals in, and didn't see mine until I picked them up.

Main assembly completed, and a base colour of Humbrol #121 applied. Gun barrel and vinyl tracks have had Alclad Steel applied. Need to do some touch ups, mainly round the turret base plate, and paint the rubber of the roadwheels and other parts.

1) You work quick!

2) Thats a sharp looking model!

Looking very nice Andy. I can't wait to see this finished!

Nice work Andy
Looks a great kit

Flippin Heck! You do work quick. I'm still waiting for some bits for mine and you've nearly finished. Looking forward to the finished product.
Nigel.

Nice job.I done one a while ago but in RAF EOD scheme. (Green with red trim)

Sure Does the GB hasn't even Started yet
He is Keen ,
Go for it Andy

I will use this as an inspiration build, should be done by the "official" start of the GB

wondered if anyone would spot that!

And shes done for now. I thought I had better take photos now, put her in the display case and leave her alone, as the nicotine withdrawal syptoms start to kick in. I have knocked the wing mirrors off countless times and the vinyl tracks were a bugger to get on.

I may, at some stage in the future, flatten the finish somewhat, especially around the black rubber areas. Maybe even add some dust and dirt, and do a proper desert base.

Looks good Andy

That looks amazing Andy !

I'd definately give it a squirt of matt varnish around the running gear though.

John

Nice pics too

That looks great Andy, and I reckon if you add the finishing touches you suggested, it will look superb

Andy this is a great build, and so fast too!

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Glad you like it


Andy, as a matter of habit from building aircraft, as soon as the base colour had cured, a coat of Klear was applied. The wash is a mix of Winsor & Newton Paynes Grey, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber and a bit of Lamp Black, in a carrier of White Spirits. When cleaned up I sprayed a coat of Pollyscale Flat.

Very nice work Andy