Bullbasket Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Because of an extended enforced break from modelling at the moment, I've not been able to post anything for a while, so the number of shelf queens that I've got has increased. Therefore the only things that I can post here in the RFI thread, are some of my older models. This one is the Bronco kit and if my memory serves me right, I built it about seven years ago. It's not a bad kit to build although, as this was the early release, there were one or two items that required changing. The tracks are Bronco's workable tracks, the main gun came from the barrel store and I used Eduard's etched set for the Comet. The early issue has a mantlet without the canvas dust cover, so I sourced one from Accurate Armour, along with the return rollers and the main gun muzzle brake. Celerity also had field replacement front track guards which were squarer than the rounded kit supplied items, and these were made from plasticard. I do remember that this was quite and enjoyable build, so I hope to pick up another one of the later issues and build it again. That will then free up this one for the “butchers” table, as some of the components will go into making SKP's A30 Challenger into something better than what you get in the box. Thanks for looking. John. 39 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 That’s a bit special Very nice work. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Very nice job, as always. If your enforced modelling break is due to your health, I hope you feel better soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Fantastic modelling well done on a beutifull model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: That’s a bit special Very nice work. Dan Many thanks Dan. 1 hour ago, Gorby said: Very nice job, as always. If your enforced modelling break is due to your health, I hope you feel better soon. Thanks Gorby. Yes, while I was back in Blighty, I had a bleed on the back of my left eye. It's OK now, but I'm giving the close up work with the illuminated magnifying lamp a rest for a while. Better safe than sorry. 1 hour ago, Homer said: Fantastic modelling well done on a beutifull model. Thanks Homer. Much appreciated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Lovely build John. Glad to hear the eye's on the mend. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Excellent work, and i like your weathering. Looks very natural. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Very impressive as always John. Hope you manage to get back to the bench properly soon. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Nice looking Comet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 43 minutes ago, AndyRM101 said: Lovely build John. Glad to hear the eye's on the mend. Andy Cheers Andy and thanks for the comment. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 44 minutes ago, nick32 said: Excellent work, and i like your weathering. Looks very natural. Nick 25 minutes ago, phildagreek said: Nice! 19 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Nice looking Comet Many thanks for all the comments. Much appreciated. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Magnificent build of my favourite British tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 33 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Very impressive as always John. Hope you manage to get back to the bench properly soon. Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix, and thank you. Hopefully it won't be too long, although the dreaded redecorating is calling again. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Bullbasket said: Hi Stix, and thank you. Hopefully it won't be too long, although the dreaded redecorating is calling again. John. Hi John. The like in your post is for the fact it won't be too long before your back at the bench - not the decorating! Take care. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Magnificent build of my favourite British tank. Thanks a lot Sgt. Yes, got to agree. The Comet was a great tank. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hello John, you did great on that one, and thoroughfull researches. Just a pickin'... A british tank... In Belgium.... Aaaaand no beer ??? Weird is'nt it ?? It's just a banter ! of course ! Very nice tank indeed ! I like it ! My first brit tank will surely be a Cromwell or a Firefly (Wich is partly a Belgian tank in fact) Good job, let your eye take a rest, for my part, at 55 I work with magnifier since a lot years... Thanks for sharing ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: My first brit tank will surely be a Cromwell or a Firefly Hello CC, and thanks. Yes, make it a Cromwell, but don't forget that Tamiya got it wrong with the engine deck. The panel lines are wrong. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 This model was familiar to me, and after reading your intro, I know because ... lol, I hope it is not a "forced" rest, and in such a case that it is mild. I love the interests that you show in your avatar, I think I'm going to point to that too ... Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Hello CC, and thanks. Yes, make it a Cromwell, but don't forget that Tamiya got it wrong with the engine deck. The panel lines are wrong. John. Thanks John, First my 2 big cats, one of them is related to the Cromwell I want to do ! I'm interested in making a rendition of "Shufti cush" at Villers Bocage. But I will make it before it have a meeting with the Cat ! Obviously ! Will have a look for the corrections to the Tamiya. Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Wow lovely job on the Comet John, well done will look forward to more of your builds in the future. Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Looking good John. Some of those Bronco kits are really nice and the Accurate Armour pieces only make it better. Hope your eye is getting better but don't push it, you can get a lot of things removed or replaced (I know) but eyes aren't one of them. Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Very nice Comet there. I hope your eye recovers soon it can be quite scary. I'm also 'resting' at the moment got a trapped nerve in my left shoulder (the joys of getting older). Responded well to physio last week so, like you, I hope to be back at the bench soon. You're not alone. Unfortunately. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Superb looking Comet, really like the used slightly grubby, dusty look. The extra stowage and figures along with the base really bring it to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinhow Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Very well done nice details 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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