Andy Moore Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 This is one I just managed to finish off in the run-up to the holidays, which allowed me to clear the decks ready for the M3/M4 group build (although I'm still waiting on the kit for that one). It's a very nice kit and, although some have reported a few fit issues with the hull superstructure, it all goes together well as long as you clean up the parts and pay attention to alignment. I had to swap the barrels for aftermarket replacements, due to one of the kit barrels being damaged in the box but, apart from that, it's a straight from the box build. Oh, and with the addition of the figure and stowage too, which came from Evolution and Value Gear. The only problems I had with it were with the usually reliable Takom decals. The ones that come with this are incredibly thick, and silvered quite badly on the slogans. I gave up on them for the red stars and sprayed them instead. Thanks for looking Andy 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Brilliant Andy, the melting snow just adds to the realism and weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Aye up Andy. Simply stunning result. Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Nice build Andy, the weathering looks fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Im really liking this 👍 ... it is very well detailed. I agree the melting snow is very realistic. The crewman is quite well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Blood hell Andy that's a bit good, even by your standards.....It actually looks like that snow's in the process of melting, like right now, while I'm watching it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sairou Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Excellent snow effects, and an overall amazing model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Superb modelling, painting,weathering and photography! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Marvellous!! The melting snow is just excellent - well, it all is actually! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hi Andy. That is really awesome!! Superb painting and weathering - in fact some of the best I have seen! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Excellent work sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 You've nailed it! It's not my favorite AFV, but I would not mind having one in my cabinet! Fantastic in every way! Chees Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 That's the best rendition of a Lee that I've seen. Brilliant! And Ivan looks good too. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: That's the best rendition of a Lee that I've seen. Brilliant! And Ivan looks good too. John. I would echo John's word's completely,in fact may be the best armour build I've ever seen,love the small touches like the melting snow,I'm building an M4 for the ongoing GB and would love to know the technique! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks everyone 21 minutes ago, stevej60 said: I would echo John's word's completely,in fact may be the best armour build I've ever seen,love the small touches like the melting snow,I'm building an M4 for the ongoing GB and would love to know the technique! Thanks Steve, The snow is quite easy actually. It's just bicarbonate of soda mixed with AMMO wet effects fluid. The wet effects fluid was also used for the melt water around the snow. The wet effects is enamel based, so you could probably get the same effect with a regular enamel gloss varnish. It doesn't work that well with an acrylic varnish though, as the mix tends to dry too fast and ends up looking clumpy. There are some pics of the process here. If you want a more powdery snow look, then the off-the-shelf products work fine. I did this base with Wilder textured snow paste. Andy 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Another suberb job Andy. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Excellent modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Beautiful, simply beautiful. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Fantastic work, was drooling over it in Modelling News. That's another I need in the stash! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Many thank's Andy for the link's I want to model the Italian theatre Sherman and my Dad alway's commented on the winter he endured up in the Apennines in 44 so the snow effect will be tried as well as the other method's you used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Quite simply WOW Andy, another masterpiece! Cheers - Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanZair Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Amazing job on this kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Wow, excellent job. The only one thing which is not good Andy is... that yours is much better then my. Feel jealous, but happy to see so nice piece of art. Also the photos are super. Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 amazing build Andy. The figure really adds to the mood of the piece too. Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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