PlaStix Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 This was my build for the French Fancy GB which is still running in the GB area. I bought this kit when it first came out in 2016 and it's one I had been looking for an excuse to build for quite a while and the French Fancy GB gave me the perfect opportunity to get it made. I always thought this was an interesting looking vehicle - a little bit different from the norm. It was a typical Tamiya kit and I found it to be quite a relaxing project - the tank itself is completely OOB - although I have made a small base for it. Rather than my usually worn and muddy weathering, with this one, I decided to go for the 'in use' look - with some worn edges and a bit of dust here and there. According to Wikipedia: The AMX-13 is a French light tank produced from 1952 to 1987. It served with the French Army, as the Char 13t-75 Modèle 51, and was exported to more than 26 other nations. Named after its initial weight of 13 tonnes, and featuring a tough and reliable chassis, it was fitted with an oscillating turret built by GIAT Industries (now Nexter) with revolver type magazines, which were also used on the Austrian SK-105 Kürassier. Including prototypes and export versions, there are over a hundred variants including self-propelled guns, anti-aircraft systems, APCs, and ATGM versions. The Wikipedia page for the AMX-13 can be found: HERE Kit: Tamiya 1/35 Kit No. 35349 Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Vallejo, Citadel and Railmatch acrylics all applied by brush Base: Wilko picture frame, picture frame backing board MDF from a larger frame, Polystyrene, emery paper, Woodlands Scenics Blended Turf, Army Painter grass tufts/flowers and a Tamiya road sign. The Work In Progress thread can be found HERE A few closer views: A few with the turret at different angles: A few on it's base: And a couple with a sky background: Finally a big thank you to the hosts of the French Fancy GB and to everyone who took the time to comment in my build thread. Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 That's another fine build Stix, and good to see the hairy stick strikes again, in perfect form. Nice one. I think that an IDF one could be on the shopping list for Telford. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Beautiful work Stix, absolutely gorgeous. Amazing build and painting just looks perfect...👍 Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Another impressive model Stix. Well done.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Great job Stix, I love the composition that you did with tje sky. Take Care, Cesar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Absolutely spot on. Flawless paintwork, and nicely restrained weathering - which suits the subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Same here, agree with all the others, a top job! Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Excellent model and beautifully painted. I love the finish you've achieved on the metalwork of the shovel and pickaxe...they look perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 16:08, Bullbasket said: That's another fine build Stix, and good to see the hairy stick strikes again, in perfect form. Nice one. I think that an IDF one could be on the shopping list for Telford. John. Hi John. Hope you and yours are keeping well. Thank you for your comments and I'd love to see your work on an AMX-13 in IDF guise! On 04/10/2021 at 21:55, edjbartos said: Beautiful work Stix, absolutely gorgeous. Amazing build and painting just looks perfect...👍 Ed Hi Ed. You are most kind, thank you. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarawakia Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Nice... I'm doing the TAKOM version at the moment. Lots of fiddly parts... I will be really happy if mine can reach 50% of your beautiful replica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Hi Stix, Great work as always, and congrats on having the thing driving on the 'right' side of the road! As a matter of interest, I just searched and found that a, and I quote : ''AMX-13 Model 51/75 Light Tank'' was sold by Sotheby's in 2014 for $26,450 USD. Yours looks to be in a better condition and comes with its own little stretch of road, so would fetch an even larger sum of money, lol Rearguards, Badder Edited October 7, 2021 by Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Another lovely build Stix, I'm always impressed by your skills with a paint brush. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi Stix, A nice representation of a somewhat strange vehicle (for my taste), which was very well with its figure and section of road underneath, next to the sky background. Good job! Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I liked it in the GB and I like it here too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 22:25, Stef N. said: Another impressive model Stix. Well done.👏 Hi Stef. Most kind! Thank you very much. On 04/10/2021 at 22:27, Carius said: Great job Stix, I love the composition that you did with tje sky. Take Care, Cesar Hi Cesar. Thank you very much for your kind comments. 👍 On 04/10/2021 at 22:36, IanC said: Absolutely spot on. Flawless paintwork, and nicely restrained weathering - which suits the subject. HI Ian. You are way too kind, but thank you. On 05/10/2021 at 17:48, vytautas said: Same here, agree with all the others, a top job! Vytautas Hi Vytautas. Thank you very much as well. 👍 Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Lovely looking tank here stix. Really like the tools, tracks and built base. Oh and great subtle weathering. Always so neat with your your work. Fair play. Edited October 28, 2021 by Muchmirth Corrected comment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Great model of a quirky french tank heading for Compiegne. As usual exceptional painting skills, I really like the colour too and the presentation of course. Cheers, Ernst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 05/10/2021 at 18:15, StuartH said: Excellent model and beautifully painted. I love the finish you've achieved on the metalwork of the shovel and pickaxe...they look perfect! Hi Stuart. Thank you for your very kind comments. On 06/10/2021 at 03:39, Flight Line Media said: Impressive work, Stix! Thank you FLM!! On 07/10/2021 at 09:18, Sarawakia said: Nice... I'm doing the TAKOM version at the moment. Lots of fiddly parts... I will be really happy if mine can reach 50% of your beautiful replica. Hi Sarawakia and thank you. Good luck with your build! I have a Takom version with the Chaffee turret and I know what you mean about the amount of parts! One of the reasons I made this version first! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 A cracking build & an unusual sight on here. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Beautiful work Stix! You managed to make it look stunning and super realistic, while being clean, which is one of the greatest modeling achievements I would say Nenad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 07/10/2021 at 12:43, Badder said: Hi Stix, Great work as always, and congrats on having the thing driving on the 'right' side of the road! As a matter of interest, I just searched and found that a, and I quote : ''AMX-13 Model 51/75 Light Tank'' was sold by Sotheby's in 2014 for $26,450 USD. Yours looks to be in a better condition and comes with its own little stretch of road, so would fetch an even larger sum of money, lol Rearguards, Badder Hi Badder. How are you? Well, I hope. I had to look up what you mentioned and I can see what you mean! Thank you very much for your comments. Take care. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 07/10/2021 at 14:33, diablo rsv said: Another lovely build Stix, I'm always impressed by your skills with a paint brush. Wayne Hi Wayne and thank you very much for your kind comments. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 08/10/2021 at 08:56, FrancisGL said: Hi Stix, A nice representation of a somewhat strange vehicle (for my taste), which was very well with its figure and section of road underneath, next to the sky background. Good job! Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Hi Francis. Happy New Year! And thank you very much for your kind comments. On 15/10/2021 at 18:34, Bertie Psmith said: I liked it in the GB and I like it here too! Thank you very much Bertie. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hi Stix Very nice clean build. Especially like the wood on the tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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