Simon Dyer Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hi Folks This is a kit I have always wanted to build since a kid, but as a kid could never afford. I have a friend who has just started modelling at the age of 70, this will be his second ever kit. So I thought Ive always wanted to do it so bought one. I suggested we could do the build together, I may be able to help if he runs into any problems (hopefully not the blind leading the blind). He has done a cracking job so far, just waiting on paints to complete. Tamiya 1/35 Flak 36 88mm. OOB apart from a circular seat on the second bogie Tamiya Acrylics Flory washes & pigments Tried to get a well used beaten up look for a diorama I have in mind My friend also has the Tamiya 1/35 Sdkfz 7. Im going to suggest we do this one together as well, when I can find one at a reasonable price that is. Thanks for looking and any comments good or bad would be much appreciated Take care all Si 34 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Very nice. Brings back memories of one I built 30 odd years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Si that is superb. Si keeps telling me he is worried about putting his work on BritMod. Please tell him he has no worries at all. His work here is top notch. Laurie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 That looks good. The amount of detail on it and the weathering, bring it to life. Nice one. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Excellent modelling.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly Boy Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great looking build Si, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Very realistic piece of work well done 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Top job. I did one not long after it was released but I can guarantee it wasn't anything like as good as yours. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 5:59 PM, echen said: Very nice. Brings back memories of one I built 30 odd years ago. Thank you 23 hours ago, LaurieS said: Si that is superb. Si keeps telling me he is worried about putting his work on BritMod. Please tell him he has no worries at all. His work here is top notch. Laurie Thanks Laurie 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 9 hours ago, Bullbasket said: That looks good. The amount of detail on it and the weathering, bring it to life. Nice one. John. Thank you 8 hours ago, swralph said: Excellent modelling.:-) Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 8 hours ago, karly Boy said: Great looking build Si, well done Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Homer said: Very realistic piece of work well done 👏 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: Top job. I did one not long after it was released but I can guarantee it wasn't anything like as good as yours. Pete Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 56 minutes ago, phildagreek said: Very smart! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 That looks very realistic. Awesome work mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, RMCS said: Fantastic Thank you 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye18 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 The paint and weathering is fantastic! Just goes to show how far you can take an old kit. Ive just bought this kit as its one I always wanted as a kid in the 80s and never made an 88.Its great that your doing a buddy build with your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 41 minutes ago, Deadeye18 said: The paint and weathering is fantastic! Just goes to show how far you can take an old kit. Ive just bought this kit as its one I always wanted as a kid in the 80s and never made an 88.Its great that your doing a buddy build with your friend. Hi Deadeye18 Thanks for your kind comments. It's a fantastic kit to build, quite a lot of flash etc but considering the mold is from the early 70's, other than that it's the usual Tamiya quality. My friend has the Tamiya Sdkfz 7 to go with the 88. Have suggested we do another buddy build, however I need the kit which is available but at horrendous prices,, at the moment, anything from £70 up to £195.😱😱 Thanks again for your comments, much appreciated Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye18 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Even at 70 quid its a lot of money for sure and it's a pity that kits are so expensive. It would look like a beast combined with the flak gun though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Unfortunately it seems that any hobby nowadays, regardless is expensive😭 Have a diorama in mind so I will keep my eyes peeled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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