fatfingers Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 How do chaps, Thought it was time I chucked my hat in. After perusing the stash I finally decided on this. The bits in the box, And what I'll be using for some reference, Depending on how this one progresses I may even start another thread with either a Sherman of sone sort or maybe a Churchill MkVII Hopefully construction will commence tomorrow at some point. Regards, Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I have a couple of these on the go but, the Late versions. I shall watch your build with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fatfingers Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 How do chaps, Finally managed to cut plastic on this yesterday afternoon. The plastic is quite soft so care needed to be taken with trimming any parts etc. The running gear and basic lower hull complete. I'm not overly fond of hulls that are made up from flat plates. This took a bit of jiggling to get square. The bogies are made up of 8 parts each and went together nicely. The trailing idler wheels were a bit of a faff to put together. More work on the hull with the fire wall in place. Hull top and front plate in place, A few more bits and hull MG fitted. This kit is going to be a bit of a faff to put together, but the final result should be worth it..... I hope! As an aside, I also managed to score these yesterday from Hobbycrap. These may make an appearance at a later date! Regards, Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Great start Steve. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 On the Bren Carrier issue, the tamiya track is (unless they have improved it) as the track pitch is 50% longer than it should be. Resicast do a nice set for a reasonable price which should rectify the problem. If the last few years are to go by, Graham (Resicast) should be at MAFVA Nationals this coming weekend at Duxford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 On the Bren Carrier issue, the tamiya track is (unless they have improved it) as the track pitch is 50% longer than it should be. Resicast do a nice set for a reasonable price which should rectify the problem. If the last few years are to go by, Graham (Resicast) should be at MAFVA Nationals this coming weekend at Duxford I believe your Intelligence is on the ball here. The AFV Club Stuart, though, has a very good reputation, and it's a lovely little tank when built. You'll be finished in no time. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vally G Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Hi Steve, I would like to make a Stuart at some point so will be watching this carefully. Kind regards, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm gonna get fat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) How do chaps. Been a while since I've been able to work on this. The upper engine deck needed a bit of a trim to fit, but went in quite nicely. The brass screens are very soft and these were fitted with Gator Glue. Lights and other bits fitted to the front plate. Hull hatches fitted. The basic turret shell. This went together better than I thought it would. The knack was to fit the rear plate and once left to dry for a few minutes the other half was offered up. A little bit of a jiggle was needed and then everything lined up nicely. As i'm going to have the hatches closed I've not bothered doing anything with the gun breach etc. Turret to finish and a few more bits and tools to add to the rear hull. A couple more sessions with the glue and I reckon she'll be ready for some paint! Regards, Steve P:S Its not 7th Armoured, its 11th Armoured! Edited June 24, 2014 by fatfingers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Very nice looking kit, will be watching this one... Edited June 24, 2014 by Kallisti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks for the comments chaps. A little more progress made today. Turret just about done now. Had to reinforce the hatches as they had several gaps and the hold wasn't that good. The metal barrel in place. Its since dropped off! Just would not stick! Will sort it later. Lid sat on the hull. Tools to add and then on with some paint. I'm not going to fit the track grousers to the turret due to a lack of patience and fat fingers! BUT.... I'm getting a bit balls'd off with it if i'm honest. Typical AFV Club kit being over engineered and frustrating to the point of wanting to introduce it to the wall It may get shelved for a while and I might have a bash at a nice simple Tamiya Bren Carrier or Churchie VII Regards, Steve 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Stick with it. You'll be pleased when it's done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Stick with it. You'll be pleased when it's done. Thanks Brews mate. Now I've had a think, and I WILL stick with it and finish it! Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 It looks great and all the best models put up a battle before they're done.....It's the law! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 That is a very nice looking Tankie. Keep up the good work and even dough it doesn't go as planned in the end you will be satisfied with this one. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 How do chaps, Thanks to the encouragment frow Brews, Sgt.Squarehead and Arniec (cheers fellas ;-) ) the main build is done. Weather permitting tomorrow, its out to the shed for a coat of primer. Will post pics later. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Glad your making progress with this still. Look forward to seeing some photos tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 looking good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks guys, Now I've got some paint on i quite like it again! Undercoat of Vallejo Black. Once this was dry I put down a coat of Olive Drab. For this I used Tamiya XF62. I've been using Vallejo for so long now that I actually forgot how much I like Tamiya acrylics! Sprayed nice and smooth with some X22 Clear added. Tamiya XF15 Flesh was added to the paint cup and this was misted over the base colour. Some spinning bits. And one with the lid on. Next job will be a gloss coat and decals followed by some detail painting. Will probably go easy with the weathering on this one and add a bit of stowage. Regards, Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 That really is looking the business. Lovely paint job! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 That is a great looking paintjob. Keep up the good work. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 That looks great.....You appear to have a pot of 'old recipe' XF-62, these days it is much greener! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks chaps, That looks great.....You appear to have a pot of 'old recipe' XF-62, these days it is much greener! Its one of the large pots that i've had years. Still has a Beatties label on it! Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 How do chaps, Bit of detail painting done. Machine guns painted black. Tools painted black for the heads and Vallejo wood for the handles. The handles are rather bright, but washes and dry brushing will tone them down. Tyre's were painted in a mix of Vallejo black grey & black. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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