f matthews Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Working on the Miniart Grant Mk.1 (non-interior kit). In a word, this kit is spectacular. Detail and textures are top-notch and this is easily the best Grant kit on the market. The workable tracks are a bit time-consuming, but turn out nicely. Hope to have this one wrapped up shortly. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hi, looks good, nicely weathered paintwork. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Some very nice details on this kit, good work on it also 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I always love Grant tank. Well done! Which camo? Ciao F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 This will be the base finish Light Stone with OD sand shields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Right side tracks are now complete and driver (not visible here) and commander added. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Looking good Interesting choice of theme (i.e. 3RTR) - any particular reason for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, clive_t said: Looking good Interesting choice of theme (i.e. 3RTR) - any particular reason for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 minute ago, f matthews said: They had 24 Grants at Gazala, including the serial number for the one I’m building, which was lost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just now, f matthews said: They had 24 Grants at Gazala, including the serial number for the one I’m building, which was lost. Ah, ok. I wondered if there was some sort of family connection, is all. My father served for a while with 3RTR as (I have reason to believe) a driver in a Grant, but he didn't arrive in that theatre until July 1942. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Their unit history is very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 In the course of trying to trace my father's military footsteps I managed to obtain a transcript of the 3RTR regimental diary for the months of July-September 1942, and that was certainly very enlightening. Anyways, apologies for the slight divergence in your thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, clive_t said: In the course of trying to trace my father's military footsteps I managed to obtain a transcript of the 3RTR regimental diary for the months of July-September 1942, and that was certainly very enlightening. Anyways, apologies for the slight divergence in your thread No worries at all. Those diaries can be fascinating as well as sobering. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Just about finished with the build-added antenna and markings after taking these shots. On to the base... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I like the riveted hull combined with the casting texture on the turret and transmission cover. Another nice point of contrast are the OD sand shields, it's subtle but effective. The model already looks kind of dusty without any apparent pigment deposits, maybe it's the ultra matte finish, just can't put my finger on it. How did you achieve this? Cheers, Ernst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ernst said: I like the riveted hull combined with the casting texture on the turret and transmission cover. Another nice point of contrast are the OD sand shields, it's subtle but effective. The model already looks kind of dusty without any apparent pigment deposits, maybe it's the ultra matte finish, just can't put my finger on it. How did you achieve this? Cheers, Ernst Some of that comes from the filters-the thinner dries like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) Other than pennants on the antenna, the tank is completed-now to finish the base. Edited March 20, 2020 by f matthews 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Nice! Is the base homemade? ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Phil1960 said: Nice! Is the base homemade? ciao I start with a finished plaque, then build a Plastruct square tube frame where I add groundwork and fix the tank like this one: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Seems like a real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 very nice - that Grant is fetching, did consider the interior kit but have 2 at the moment to build, perhaps this would be a good alternative - does it count as a "relaxing" build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Another beautiful build, lovely paintwork and weathering... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the very generous comments! I’m currently working on a sequel...(Grant Mk. II) Ready to install the tracks and sand shields before I move on to the rest (only the lower hull and running gear are complete so far). This one will get a charcoal/black disruptive scheme over Desert Pink. DP is very difficult to photograph. This is actually a warmer, rosier (slightly) finish, but looks more yellow/orange in pics than it actually is. Edited September 18, 2020 by f matthews 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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