Red Five Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Tamiya Matilda MkIII OOTB Build (hence the naff figures) Caunter camo Scheme advancing through the desert. 38 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 As always ...............Stunning just stunning Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Needs a bit of black in the dust for the AEC diesel smoke! But seriously, that's really nice. Perhaps a little too much rust on the 251 (Tamiya kit?) as it hasn't burned and the dry atmosphere and carbon and manganese in the alloy would inhibit rust formation. Early riveted 251 Ausf Cs as kitted by Tamiya were used there, although 251s were actually comparatively uncommon among German forces in N Africa compared to other theatres. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I like that.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Das Abteilung said: Needs a bit of black in the dust for the AEC diesel smoke! But seriously, that's really nice. Perhaps a little too much rust on the 251 (Tamiya kit?) as it hasn't burned and the dry atmosphere and carbon and manganese in the alloy would inhibit rust formation. Early riveted 251 Ausf Cs as kitted by Tamiya were used there, although 251s were actually comparatively uncommon among German forces in N Africa compared to other theatres. The 251n was an OLD kit i had lying around in the garage that was a test bed for stuff (rust tests, washed, chipping etc) so just slung it in there. Wasnt taking this one too seriously as i can remomve the Matilda and add other IFVs for display so wanted just something generic. Also yes re the dust but again wanted a generic base to use for other stuff Edited September 23, 2020 by Red Five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Very nice indeed. The Caunter scheme looks great and that is not an easy tank to mask. Nice one.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I really like them (especially the 251 🤪). Great scene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Really nice. I like the contrast in appearance between the 2 vehicles. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Excellent work. Well done. Very dynamic. A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Nice idea, looks great. I'd doubt that dust cloud would have been kicked by a Matilda with a max speed of about 15mph! Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Courageous said: Nice idea, looks great. I'd doubt that dust cloud would have been kicked by a Matilda with a max speed of about 15mph! Stuart Thanks. Yeah but its more of a generic base tbh. I can take the tank off and add others on if I want a scene for photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I do like your dioramas, the Matilda is great, obvs but I do like the effect you've achieved with the 251 abandoned in the desert. The groundwork's really effective but relatively simple, great. If I can be controversial, I don't think it needs the dust cloud, I know it's a generic base and gives it movement but to me it draws the eye. Still better than anything I could do mind! That very slight point aside, brilliant dio, as ever. Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Really nice diorama, and great contrasting finishes on both AFVs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Great model and nicely displayed. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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