Andy J Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 So decided to make a start on this kit today which I received as a gift over Xmas. I think it's fair to say that this is a classic Tamiya kit as the date stamp is 1977. Very basic kit but it fits together ok and hopefully should look ok when finished. I will be painting the kit in the tri coloured Nato scheme rather than the olive drab scheme which Tamiya suggests in the painting guide. Anyway just the turret left to build and then I can get cracking on the paint scheme, once the paint order arrives ππ Β Β Simple kit but enjoyable nonetheless. Thanks for looking back soon ππ 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Tickety booΒ mate! Β I've often thought stuff like this would be great for a few Wifs Affordable, straight forward build and loads of potential to experiment with re'weathering etc!Β Β Big πfrom here! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Tickety booΒ mate! Β I've often thought stuff like this would be great for a few Wifs Affordable, straight forward build and loads of potential to experiment with re'weathering etc!Β Β Big πfrom here! I agree Darryl, this kit is certainly not state of the art but in fairness it's really not that bad at all. I'm actually very interested in seeing what it looks like with a coat of paint and some subtle weathering ππ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Did you jump ship on the Tiger thread ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Why else do you think he's here. 3 hours ago, Longbow said: Did you jump ship on the Tiger thread ?? Β 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Longbow said: Did you jump ship on the Tiger thread ?? Β No Andy's just found another cat to play with! Β Β Β Stay safeΒ Β Β Β Β Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Hamden said: Β No Andy's just found another cat to play with! Β Β Β Stay safeΒ Β Β Β Β Roger Quite right, variety and all that, change is a good as a rest.... usually.Β Just take a little advice....don't suggest it to the wife, rarely ends well!Β 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 10 hours ago, Longbow said: Did you jump ship on the Tiger thread ?? Hi Lee, just fancied something different for a while and as this isn't a Tiger l it required it's own thread.....simples....ππ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Hamden said: Β No Andy's just found another cat to play with! Β Β Β Stay safeΒ Β Β Β Β Roger Very true Roger, simply exploring the kit options i have available now.....and there's a few to choose from ππ Β 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 50 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Quite right, variety and all that, change is a good as a rest.... usually.Β Just take a little advice....don't suggest it to the wife, rarely ends well!Β I can't help thinking the emoji above is Mrs J reacting to the next delivery of kits πππ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, Andy J said: I can't help thinking the emoji above is Mrs J reacting to the next delivery of kits πππ Safer and, less painful than the "fanciedΒ a change idea..."Β 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Β Andy here's some inspiration for you, a Dutch Army example at the 2019 Bovington Tankfest. Β Β Β Stay safeΒ Β Β Β Β Β Roger 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, Hamden said: Β Andy here's some inspiration for you, a Dutch Army example at the 2019 Bovington Tankfest. Β Β Β Stay safeΒ Β Β Β Β Β Roger Brilliant Roger thanks mate...I guess that's the scheme that Tamiya suggests which I actually quite like having seen it in the flesh so to speak π€. Also the track pads look interesting to weather, thanks mate your input has got the mojo flowing for this build as I think I'm going to use your pic's for reference. Most if not all the finished examples I've seen of this kit show the Nato scheme and although I've ordered the Nato paints I will keep them for an upcoming Leopard build i have planned. Thanks again Roger...just the tonic I've been looking for πππ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 A classic kit indeed! One that we've all had a couple of goes at, I seem to remember that it goes together pretty well, I had a fiddly issue with the upper hull at the rear, one of those moments to apply just the right amount of push to a resistant fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 30 minutes ago, phildagreek said: A classic kit indeed! One that we've all had a couple of goes at, I seem to remember that it goes together pretty well, I had a fiddly issue with the upper hull at the rear, one of those moments to apply just the right amount of push to a resistant fit. Yes I know what you mean i haven't tried fitting the two together yet tbh but hopefully they will go together ok π Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 So more progress today and I'm moving along quite nicely and enjoying the build. Lower hull and main hull are together along with the wheels and tracks. The more I work with this kit the more I like it , ok the fit in some areas isn't brilliant but I don't mind because it's nothing that a bit of fettling can't sort out. Here's today's progress with a basecoat of OD applied however much more fun to be had yet to achieve the finish I'm looking for π Β Β So that's where I stand atm thanks for looking back soon ππ Β Β 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Blimey mate you are acquiring and building at a rapid rate of knotsΒ Nice choice, one I have in the stash funny enough so watching to gain some tips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hi Andy, nice build of a nice (oldΒ fashioned) kit. Maybe you have noticed that the Tam kit has NO space between the third and fourth road wheel as the production versions. That is correct for the prototypes! These were painted in Gelbolive (the basic OD comes rather close). The tree tone camo was introduced only in the Mid Eightees. Cheers Andreas Beck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Another bit of info on the Gepard - German vehicles never had the side skirts fitted in service, one or two PR photsΒ kicking about but these were taken by theΒ manufacturer.Β 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, ABeck said: Hi Andy, nice build of a nice (oldΒ fashioned) kit. Maybe you have noticed that the Tam kit has NO space between the third and fourth road wheel as the production versions. That is correct for the prototypes! These were painted in Gelbolive (the basic OD comes rather close). The tree tone camo was introduced only in the Mid Eightees. Cheers Andreas Beck Hi Andreas thanks for the comment. I had no idea regarding the wheels but I'm not to concerned tbh I'm just building OOB and for fun π. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Another bit of info on the Gepard - German vehicles never had the side skirts fitted in service, one or two PR photsΒ kicking about but these were taken by theΒ manufacturer.Β Interesting point Dan but I guess mine are fixed in position now so I would imagine the manufacturer would be quite chuffed ππ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 42 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Blimey mate you are acquiring and building at a rapid rate of knotsΒ Nice choice, one I have in the stash funny enough so watching to gain some tips. Hi Dan tbh I'm interested to see how this classic kit looks when I'm finished with it but atm it's got my attention and I'm already looking at other kits such as the Leopard and the Churchill as fairly cheap and cheerful builds ππ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Nice work Andy, coming along a treat... Β Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, edjbartos said: Nice work Andy, coming along a treat... Β Ed Thanks Ed, I'm just going through the basics atm but will start some proper paint work soon. Thanks for the comment πΒ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Great progress Andy, just the tonic I'd guess, brilliant! Β Think I must be one of the few modellers that has ever built or owned a Gepard...the shame! Β Atb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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