Andy Moore Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) A39 TORTOISE BRITISH HEAVY ASSAULT TANK Meng 1/35 Hi Guys, I built Meng's fantastic Tortoise in June 2014. It was a great kit to work on from beginning to end and Meng have definitely become one of my favorite manufacturers. A few modifications were made to the kit to bring it closer to how a production model may have appeared. The stowage bundle on the back was made from scraps of balsa stuck together and covered with lead foil. I use hairspray for the winter whitewash and the figure came from a MiniArt set. Hope you enjoy the shots (new photos on page 2) And a couple of wip shots to finish Thanks for looking Andy Edited June 12, 2018 by AndyRM101 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainA Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Absolutely top drawer stuff Andy. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knikki Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 That looks great. Really like the rust effect on the last image, is it an exhaust? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Beautiful!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Nice one like the winter camo scheme Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 A VERY nice Job Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Very nice I like this a lot Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This model hurt my jaw, when it fell open and hit the floor!!!!! WOW! Incredible work, just outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 That looks great. Really like the rust effect on the last image, is it an exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Sorry for the double post, why are ipads so utterly useless! Thanks for the kind words everyone That looks great. Really like the rust effect on the last image, is it an exhaust? Yep, it's the exhaust. It was textured with Vallejo putty stippled on then sprayed green and given some rust washes Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looks like a show winner to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnthedude Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Amazing, makes me shiver with cold just looking at it! If someone told me that exhaust was a real piece of rusty metal I'd believe them. Outstanding stuff. Finnthedude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Stunning work, looks great very nice job on the weathering and detail, the stowage looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Superb Andy, fantastic finishing really love the exhaust, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 That is superb!! Beautiful work - most impressive! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Love the map with the mug on. Nice touch that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Excellent finish. Really nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Very nice indeed! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy1drop Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Cracking build and finish, really like the figure, excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Absolutely top clsss finish! I love the commander with his map and the whitewash finish is incredibly convincing! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Stonking job! Great attention to detail, even the shovel on the rear mudguard looks real. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Cracking job Andy, love the finish and the presentation Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks once again for all the comments everyone much appreciated Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 What I would give to be able to paint even HALF as well as this tank...? Very, very, very excellent stuff, Sir. Thanks for sharing. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheellaw Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Nice. A beast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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