Universal Carrier +++FINISHED+++

[Foxbat]

OK, as requested by @Johnson here is what the magic looks like close up. I've done a couple of touch ups this morning, just for me

 

The rifles. Cleaning up the runner attachments on something that delicate was pretty much impossible. The solution is to paint them brass and call them the sling attachments. 

 

 

That radio. I'm really pleased with how it turned out - I've tried the same technique on 1/72 aircraft instrument panels but it didn't work as well as it has here. 

 

 

Front end, particularly the spare wheel and tow cable.

 

 

Inside the cab with those cracked and worn leather pads pretending to be seats. 

 

 

The spare Thompson SMG hanging on the wall. I'm not sure this would still have been in service in 1944 - think it is more appropriate for the Tunisian marking option but it was too cool not to use  

 

 

And to finish, an overall shot showing how all that detail that looks a mess close up kind of works from the correct viewing distance. I think the secret is to go Monet rather than Da Vinci - create a good impression rather than map every detail.

 

 

And the final penny shot for @BIG X who I'm sure must have thought I'd forgotten

 

 

Andy 

Edited May 26, 2020 by Foxbat

[BIG X]

A lovely job sir - a very lovely job - I especially like the radio - top work!!!

[Foxbat]

57 minutes ago, BIG X said:

A lovely job sir - a very lovely job - I especially like the radio - top work!!!

Thank you. That front end is going to have to come off again though - it's not square. If there's one thing I've learnt about Tamiya (not the decals, the other thing) - if it doesn't fit, you've done it wrong.

 

Andy

[Johnson]

8 hours ago, Foxbat said:

OK, as requested by @Johnson here is what the magic looks like close up. I've done a couple of touch ups this morning, just for me

Thanks Andy, excellent detail, nice pair of No.4 rifles (probably made by BSA).

 

Cheers,