ScootyPuffJunior Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I've recently gotten into 1/72 scale armor and started off with Takom's double boxing of the FV432 and Chieftain Mk.V. Out of those two, I decided to start with the diminutive FV432, which was an interesting build and painting challenge. The kit itself was so-so, more complex than it had to be in some areas but with a high level of detail. I painted it using AK Real Colors NATO Green and NATO Black, slightly modulating the base colors, and then weathered using Ammo enamels and Oilbrushers using a reference photo of one of these vehicles on maneuvers that was covered in mud and dirt. I have a bunch of other 1/72 armor in the works as well, so this is just the begining! Comments and criticism welcomed as always! 58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 That is a little beauty, lovely paint and weathering! 👍 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Aye, that is a brilliant model. Really top paint work. Well done.👍👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Wow! 1/72nd scale? You've done a great job on that. It looks brilliant. Nice one. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Yes, very good would be hard pressed to tell it was a braille scale model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Congratulations on a fine piece of modelling, looks fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Why bother with a bigger scale when you can produce a jewel of a model like that? Outstanding. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Excellent build and finish, beautiful little kit. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Who needs 1:35 anyway 😉 Well done! Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 That's very nice indeed!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 fantastic model, very nice, some great work but I like the warning light on the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Commander Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Exemplary. Well done! Panda Commander 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hugely impressive Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 That is really good. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Excellent build irrespective of scale. 👌 Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftnbold Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 You've got that spot on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Superb, as usual! Relatively restrained weathering really shows off the detail, looks ready to hit Salisbury plain! As for 1/72......sure it's not 1/35 but held with a massive hand? Great work Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Superb, as usual! Relatively restrained weathering really shows off the detail, looks ready to hit Salisbury plain! As for 1/72......sure it's not 1/35 but held with a massive hand? Great work Darryl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock_Modeller Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I was looking at getting one of these in the 1/35 scale but seeing yours I think I'll grab a 1/72 pack to start. I have many memories of driving, maintaining and repairing mine over the years at my first unit. Absolutely brilliant to look over this model and see how many details they have included. Looking at yours I found myself going "ah, that bloody hatch. Oh, those latches were a nightmare! Ah, the heat off those louvres in the snow!" Excellent work my friend! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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