robw_uk Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) As the T-20 moves on to ind-link tracks and then painting it's time for a little light relief. Going to build the venerable Tamiya Mstilda MkIII/IV - Going for Defiance markings but with caunter scheme from AK Interactive. OOB apart from replacing the cylindrical oil drum with a flimsie carrier and flimsies box top: Edited May 4, 2019 by robw_uk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue705 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 <Sigh> as usual, cant zoom in, and why do you feel the need to put the IMG title and your name next to every pic? BTW, love the Tamiya 'Tilly 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 do you need to zoom in on the box lid 😉 and cos thats how it goes when I copy & paste off flikr and not bothering to edit ... will do better next time (and build images will allow zoom) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) flippin' heck... i shook the box and look what fell out Edited May 4, 2019 by robw_uk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Very nice start Rob, I'll take a seat and watch you preform your magic if you don't mind? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Hamden said: Very nice start Rob, I'll take a seat and watch you preform your magic if you don't mind? Roger course not, but "magic" is a tad optimistic.... the masking is going to be painful on this... going to build & paint the lower half then add the upper and mask the little part of track & wheels visible below the side armour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Hi Rob, Great start! This seems to be a nice and straightforward build. I'm interested in how you tackle the color scheme, so I'll watch this too, if it's okay. Have a nice day! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) bit more shaking... loving how well this is going together (3rd tamiya and think I will get a few more (nice to have a break from "newer" companies where sometimes the instructions/fit isn't the best). Upper hull just placed for now - will add once running gear painted up I think. Blocked off the mounting holes for the rear tank as that will have a flimsie carrier and deliberately left 1 lot of the spare tracks (were these really painted in the camouflage colour as per the box art? anyway, I think the end of the week will see me back on indi-tracks and then painting of the t-20 but this is such a relaxing build (pity I want to stress myself with the caunter scheme ;-)) IMG_20190506_152450 Edited May 6, 2019 by robw_uk 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Coming together nicely Rob Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Hamden said: Coming together nicely Rob Roger yep - still not looking forward to masking the pain scheme tho!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Which is easier track bashing or painting though? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hamden said: Which is easier track bashing or painting though? Roger ha... actually i don't mind indi-link (Dragon especially)- i just need music and to be in the mood. The pain with the T-20 is their size (and the fact I need to take them off the sprue. At somepoint I would love to try metal tracks but they always seem expensive.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Looking very good, Rob! Great build so far! Have a nice day! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Looking good Rob..............I enjoyed the build on this, as any Tamiya.........and looking forward to your camo' stage.......need to get back on mine fr a break from the Panther.... Cheers Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 turret complete, upper hull done as much as i can at the moment, lower tracks (ling & length) done.... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Very nice work, can’t go wrong with those Tamiya kits. Looking forward to seeing you apply some pigments to this and how the Caunter scheme comes out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Rob, this is coming along nicely! Have a nice day! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Very nice build Rob, makes me want to go out and buy one lol Cheers Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I saw one on Ebay going for £13 if its still there.......buy it now if i remember right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 38 minutes ago, Jackster said: Very nice build Rob, makes me want to go out and buy one lol Cheers Kev You should look.up redcoats build. Takes it to the next level.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 This one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Great looking "Queen of theDesert" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Vaastav said: Looking good. thank you - I have not done anything on this since the last post.... have a biuy 6 week so so but may dust off the model... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 coronavirus lockdown shelf queen project... dusted this off (literally) - aiming to complete the build but cannot paint as desk is being used as home office 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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