Etienne Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 11 hours ago, Widow 65 said: Looking good BATUS or Demo Sqn Warminster tank, which one is it going to be? Great stuff Demo Sqn Warminster ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 That is a seriously nice build there fella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Got to agree with Simmer, nice build there Etienne. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Hello gents, the last days, a little bit of chipping, more like paint wear and I applied filters and pin washes ... sorry for the bad quality of the photos, my camera is a little bit fussy about light colours, as it doesn't deal very well with overexposure. Anyway, I tried to make my best ... cheers E Edited November 19, 2016 by Etienne 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Very niiiice camo pattern!!, i like a lot, , cheers E. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Superb build ! I love how the came out . I have a Berlin MK10 to build with a ton of etch ( I do like to punish myself ) glad these Takom Chiefies seem to go together nicely . A masterful job sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Exellent build and paintjob. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Lovely job Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Thank you all for your kind comments Today was a very windy and rainy day so no run session, no walk with the family ... full modelling I airbrushed a coat of clear coat, I use aqua gloss, easier to use than Klear/Future and nice result and then I had to wait 24h until it's fully cured before decals ... ... but wait ? No, I couldn't wait so I started a new kit ... Trumpeter Challenger 2 !! The kit is not perfect but is easy to mount and has some nice features. For the moment, I mounted part of the lower hull and the drivetrain, will probably do some minor adjustments (read rivet counting and scratchbuilding ) on the hull and turret and will start a new WIP off course !! Cheers E Edited November 20, 2016 by Etienne 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Chieftain coming together nicely, can't wait to see what you do with the CR2 Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 13 minutes ago, Hamden said: Chieftain coming together nicely, can't wait to see what you do with the CR2 Roger Hello Roger, I think it will be a Challenger 2 in training in Europe, with metal skirts and full green suit ... or two-tone camo. I have another project with a sand & green camo Challenger 2 also, based on the Tamiya kit for 2017 (I have so much projects ... ). E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi Etienne Really nice work and paint job on the Chieftain. Is this the tank that you are modelling?? I believe that this is a Warminster machine from the Land Warfare unit I'm not sure what the etiquette is on on including pics in someone else's blog, but I had a go and here's my attempt. Forgive me if this is impertinent. I thought it was a great kit to build with my only grouse being very thick sprue attachments Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 57 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Hi Etienne Really nice work and paint job on the Chieftain. Is this the tank that you are modelling?? I believe that this is a Warminster machine from the Land Warfare unit I'm not sure what the etiquette is on on including pics in someone else's blog, but I had a go and here's my attempt. Forgive me if this is impertinent. I thought it was a great kit to build with my only grouse being very thick sprue attachments Rob Hello Rob, no problem with including pics of your Chieftain, it's very nice and has been an inspiration for me since I decided to build a Warminster tank ... I have to admit that I spend much time reading carefully your WIP on another forum so you're welcome !! To answer your question : yes, this picture was my first idea ... but when I saw your attempt (and success), I realized that you set a highly demanding standard I then decided not to make exactly the same tank, but another from the same squadron ... maybe callsign 31 or 32, still looking for the best decals to apply. Cheers, E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 20/11/2016 at 7:28 PM, Etienne said: Today was a very windy and rainy day so no run session, no walk with the family ... Hi Etienne, Drove home yesterday from Calais Coquelles to Deux Sevres and I could see that you had a lot of rain, many fields flooded. The Chieftain is coming along very nicely. I like the paint job. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hello, this week end was dedicated to decals, detail painting and fix problems / mistakes So I added fire extinguishers use instructions, paddlocks to the stowage boxes and when I tried to install the 5-gallons oil cans, everything went wrong and the straps (made of .14mm plasticard) broke ... as a matter of fact, the adjustment was to tight and with paint and varnish, no more room to slide the cans. I decided to try another solution, with strips of masking tape ... seems to work well. I tried a wash on the thermal sleeve, no completely satisfied with the result but the photo's even worse Cheers, E 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 You might not be satisfied, but from here it looks damn fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Thanks ! Better pics ... E Edited November 27, 2016 by Etienne 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Not bad at all, it's a good base for weathering, with what will be even better, that the background looks like a BMP? ....cheers E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Great detail with a clean finish Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks to all for your likes and comments Yes, FrancisGL, it's a Zvezda BMP-2 but the hull had an severe crash so I use it as a test model ... this time I practiced the camo scheme (that's why you can see the sand / green camo of the Chieftain) and some filters & washes. After that, direct to the paint stripper and another project Cheers, E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Hello, some progress yesterday ... one last filter, worked great on the hull and barrel but not so satisfied on the turret, then another chipping sessions, streaking (grime, fuel, grease, etc.) and dry mud. Next step will be a flat coat to seal and protect all this hard work ... then the Chieftain will be ready for the pigments and for better pics if I find the way to shoot photos of good quality. Cheers, E Edited December 4, 2016 by Etienne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Turret looks good to me as does the rest of the hull. One small thing to me the inside of the hatches look to clean and unmarked Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Very nice the tone of the camo, and with the weathering will be even better ..., cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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