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A simple assembly comparation: my new and old Tamiya Matilda tank versions


Carius

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Hi folks, many years separates one assembly from the other. So, it´s very easy to see the weathering techniques differences that I used in both kits.

 

The Matilda 35024 model is one of Tamiya’s older kits made in 1973, I think. The detail level is basic, typical of the earlier Tamiya kits like the vintage Tiger IE 34056, Sherman M4A3E8 35018, Hunting Tiger 35058, the T-34 series, etc, etc, etc. The hull dimensions are not accurate due the old Tamiya´s idea of motorizing their kits. So, the kit have many omissions and mistakes, but for many decades was the only one available in “1/35” scale, until the production of the new Tamiya 35300 Matilda Mk.III/IV kit.

 

Well, I build this kit in 1999 and at that time I only used Eduard photo-etched detail set and Jordi Rubio metal barrel. Painted with Tamiya XF-60 dark yellow. Hand made german crosses. This depics a captured Matilda by AK;

 

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The Tamiya Matilda 35300 released in 2009 is an all new tooled kit, have the double of the number of parts of the 35024 model and excellent details: superb surface textures and parts fit, more delicately detailed parts and correct dimensions. It is a GREAT kit in all terms, indeed.

 

Like in the previous kit, I added only a photo etched detail set and metal barrels, from Voyager Model (35300) and Lion Mark. This depics a Matilda of the 7.RTR:

 

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In fact I have another ancient Matilda tank from Tamiya, build OOB in 1994 or 1995, I think, with wrong CS camo, but with many falts, including a wrong mantlet for desert war. However it looks good...

 

Thanks for looking...

 

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Although the first is not bad, despite everything, the second wins by a landslide !. The weathering finish is superb, and it is also accompanied by the knowledge that it is a kit with an excellent design accuracy. :goodjob:

I like a lot, Merry Chritsmas and Happy New Year, cheers Cesar :santa:

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16 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Great looking pair of Matilda’s :thumbsup: I like the camouflage and weathering on the second one.

 

Thanks, the second is my most recent build.

 

14 hours ago, Murdo said:

They both look extremely tired and beaten about. Love it!

 

Many thanks, this was the goal...look tired of war

 

13 hours ago, celt said:

A great pair of Matildas,:goodjob:well tidy mun.

 

Thank you so much.

 

3 hours ago, Bullbasket said:

Great job on both of them , but for me the second ones stands out.

 

John.

 

I agree with you :) John

 

3 hours ago, FrancisGL said:

Although the first is not bad, despite everything, the second wins by a landslide !. The weathering finish is superb, and it is also accompanied by the knowledge that it is a kit with an excellent design accuracy. :goodjob:

I like a lot, Merry Chritsmas and Happy New Year, cheers Cesar :santa:

 

Thanks Francis. Happy New Year my friend :cheers:.

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Both are superb models but the second shows how your modelling/painting/weathering skills have developed! The second demonstrates a real mastery of the art! :worthy::worthy:

Kind regards,

Stix

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