Andy Mullen Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) 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. Edited December 22, 2007 by Andy Mullen
Nev Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 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.....
Oliver Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 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.
Andy Mullen Posted May 3, 2007 Author Posted May 3, 2007 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.
Andy Mullen Posted May 6, 2007 Author Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) 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. Edited December 22, 2007 by Andy Mullen
Guest Cop Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 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.
spike7451 Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Nice job.I done one a while ago but in RAF EOD scheme. (Green with red trim)
seanrgb Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 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. Sure Does the GB hasn't even Started yet He is Keen , Go for it Andy
Andy Mullen Posted May 7, 2007 Author Posted May 7, 2007 Sure Does the GB hasn't even Started yet He is Keen , Go for it Andy :shithappens: I will use this as an inspiration build, should be done by the "official" start of the GB
Mike Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 Sure Does the GB hasn't even Started yet He is Keen , Go for it Andy wondered if anyone would spot that!
Andy Mullen Posted May 10, 2007 Author Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) 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. Edited December 22, 2007 by Andy Mullen 1
Skii Posted May 11, 2007 Posted May 11, 2007 That looks amazing Andy ! I'd definately give it a squirt of matt varnish around the running gear though. John
Nev Posted May 11, 2007 Posted May 11, 2007 That looks great Andy, and I reckon if you add the finishing touches you suggested, it will look superb
Beer Monster Posted May 11, 2007 Posted May 11, 2007 (edited) ... Edited July 31, 2011 by Beer Monster
Andy Mullen Posted May 12, 2007 Author Posted May 12, 2007 Glad you like it Excellent build. One question: The wash. Did you gloss cote/klear it first or did you put the wash straight on to the matt finish?Andy 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.
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