witjas4 382 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) Hi, This is a 1:35 model of the Matilda MK II, British infantry tank. This is very old Tamiya KIT no. 35024 from the 70s. I made it as a movable model. The only additional parts are the Bronco plastic tracks and couple small accessories like wires at the smoke discharger and helmet, the rest is OOB. Constructive criticism is encouraged And how does it run Edited February 3 by witjas4 40 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Homer 934 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Very realistic build ,beautiful piece of work well done 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bullbasket 11,801 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 That is good. The weathering is excellent, without being OTT (especially the sand in the side chutes). John. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
witjas4 382 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Homer said: Very realistic build ,beautiful piece of work well done 17 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: That is good. The weathering is excellent, without being OTT (especially the sand in the side chutes). John. Thank you both for the comments. I don't know what does mean OTT Can you explain it please? W 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Homer 934 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 OTT means over the top . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
swralph 1,793 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Great weathering. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bullbasket 11,801 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, witjas4 said: I don't know what does mean OTT Can you explain it please? W Sorry. It's a British saying meaning "over the top". And that means too much, so I was saying that the weathering was just right, without being too much. Sorry for the confusion. John. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
robgizlu 5,305 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Top Job - Lovey and grimey!! Rob 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,428 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 That's a beautiful model - as mentioned the paint and weathering look just right and I really like all the texture effects you've got, the close ups actually do look like metal, and the whole thing looks really solid! Great job! Keith 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ivan-o 1,204 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Very very nice 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry1954 7,456 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Excellent Matilda! I love the weathering and general wear and tear, especially the front of the turret and mantlet. I took a look at your other RFI's and they are all most impressive. It's hard to choose a favourite, but I think the Panzer III is brilliant. Superb job! Terry 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
witjas4 382 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 23 hours ago, swralph said: Great weathering. 21 hours ago, robgizlu said: Top Job - Lovey and grimey!! Rob 20 hours ago, keefr22 said: That's a beautiful model - as mentioned the paint and weathering look just right and I really like all the texture effects you've got, the close ups actually do look like metal, and the whole thing looks really solid! Great job! Keith 16 hours ago, ivan-o said: Very very nice 15 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Excellent Matilda! I love the weathering and general wear and tear, especially the front of the turret and mantlet. I took a look at your other RFI's and they are all most impressive. It's hard to choose a favourite, but I think the Panzer III is brilliant. Superb job! Terry Thank you guys for the comments. Cheers Witold 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Buzby061 2,528 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Lovely work on the old girl. A very convincing replica of a well used machine. Pete 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Saeran 21 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Love the weathering. For a kit that old, you've done her proud. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
vytautas 767 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 That is utterly superb! Perfect weathering, looks like a real tank. Very nice rendition Vytautas 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ernst 453 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Lovely kit and very well photographed, you sure have an eye fore detail. Another proof that you can make an excellent model out of an older kit if you know what to do. I love it. Cheers, Ernst 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hairtrigger 1,211 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Superb result.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
witjas4 382 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 On 18/11/2020 at 13:05, Buzby061 said: Lovely work on the old girl. A very convincing replica of a well used machine. Pete On 18/11/2020 at 22:17, Saeran said: Love the weathering. For a kit that old, you've done her proud. 13 hours ago, vytautas said: That is utterly superb! Perfect weathering, looks like a real tank. Very nice rendition Vytautas 12 hours ago, Ernst said: Lovely kit and very well photographed, you sure have an eye fore detail. Another proof that you can make an excellent model out of an older kit if you know what to do. I love it. Cheers, Ernst 7 hours ago, Hairtrigger said: Superb result.... Thank you for you comments. Cheers Witold 2 Link to post Share on other sites
PF Naughton 70 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi, The Matilda II is such an interesting looking tank and your build of it looks great. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
fpmeyer 285 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I want to see more of this here. I like desert tanks and that Matilda is pure realism. It is difficult to add dust without losing the colors of the Camo Counter Scheme, but you got the point right. I have a lot to learn by looking at your model. Cheers, Fábio. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom W. 409 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Stunning model. The weathering is fantastic! Really great job! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
diablo rsv 1,381 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 You've made a wonderful job of that Witold, You have captured the worn and grubby look very well. I built the newer release a little while ago and looking at your build I'm not sure what Tamiya actually updated. Wayne 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Carius 2,477 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great build and finish indeed 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gmoss 724 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 That's really nicely done. Looks awesome. Cheers, Greg 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
witjas4 382 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 14 hours ago, diablo rsv said: You've made a wonderful job of that Witold, You have captured the worn and grubby look very well. I built the newer release a little while ago and looking at your build I'm not sure what Tamiya actually updated. Wayne You flatter me a little Wayne , thanks you for that but I still believe that your Matilda (Filibuster) looks better than mine Regards Witold P.S. I improve my modelling skills all the time so, maybe next year I'll present something really amazing.... we'll see. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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