StephenMG Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 There seems to have been a few Cromwells appearing on BM recently so I thought I'd show you mine too. This is my first 1/35 armour model and it's been a very enjoyable change from aircraft. So much so that I've got 3 more Tamiya armour kits in the stash now. I would have built it for the Achtung Panzer Group Build but I had already started it. The Tamiya Cromwell is a fantastic kit. Perfect fit, superb detail, can't fault it. I built it OOB other than the additional of some stowage - some helmets made from cut down spare 30-year old Airfix Multipose US Marine helmets, a pack from the same kit, a rolled groundsheet from tissue paper, camo net from dyed medical gauze and Italeri Jerry Cans in a scratched holder. The only other thing I added was the tow cable stowage hooks made from brass strip, the cable to the floodlight on the turret side and aerials from stretched sprue. I still have the wires from the commander's headset/mic to add. These photos are not the best but better than nothing. Maybe I'll update them when I've made the scenic base. Mark 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great build, Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Lovely looking Cromwell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Very good. I like the mud on the hull. Also the way you've high lighted the welds. The figure looks great. What with all the extras like the net, you've done an excellent build all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Really nice work, lots of details and figure painting is also stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Very nice indeed, I enjoyed the one I built too. If you do fancy adding a base I can recommend the miniart range they're great to put together and paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Great build. Figure is superb as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueliner Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Nice, no, Really Nice Cromwell! Your figure is top notch, with the facial expression very realistic and showing depth of character. The base is ok, sometimes less is more. Thanks for posting Cheers, Jim, The Spitfire-oholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Great looking cromwell, nice job on the finish... looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Very nice indeed! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Very, very nice, looks just right to me and a great job on the figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments everyone. This kit has certainly whetted my appetite for more armour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Lovely job, top quality work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Top notch build superb finish Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Really nice model. You've inspired me to get mine finished. Good tip about the helmets too. I've been looking for some suitable ones, but no joy so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 That is an excellent looking Cromwell and the figure is just superb. I have this one in the stash and if it looks anything likes yours when I get round to building it, I will be very happy indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob1974 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 very cool like that a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Love the marginally clean look and simplistic weathering on this! Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Beautiful work on the Cromwell, two thumbs up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Got to agree with all the comments above - that is a superb Cromwell! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks again for all the great feedback! Love the marginally clean look and simplistic weathering on this! Great job. I did try to keep this relatively clean given that these were new tanks on D-Day. Having said that, I did go a bit over the top with the scuffing and chipping but stuck with it (deploying a bit of artistic license!) because it added a nice 'texture' to the model and gave it more of a heavy 'metallic' look somehow. There is a very light dusty effect I added too, but it doesn't really show under the bright lamp I used for the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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