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1/72 Trumpeter Strv 103 C......teeny, tiny S-tank - DONE!


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Hello all,

Bit of a late entry but hoping I can get this done in time. Was inspired by @Bertie Psmith 1/35 build that he started..

 

51563102014_24f7dd0a0f_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (1) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

I haven't built 1/72 armour in a long time so this will be interesting! Kit was a recent purchase from fellow modeller Glen Phelan. 

 

51563338220_af518b718d_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (2) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Four sprues, tracks, decals..

 

51562410616_0afd711c69_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And what's this lurking in the corner of the box?

 

51563100884_3cd6df054d_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Why it's a tiny S-tank! 🥰

 

51561621732_d719c6bded_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (5) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Build will be OOB and I'm really drawn to this scheme...

 

51563337045_4588f7fb28_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (6) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking and good luck with your builds.
Cheers,
Dermot

 

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welcome along Dermot, with a different type of build for you, a wee panzer...... a very wee one!

 

The 1/35th scale one is small but beside that paint jar, she looks tiny. Hopefully you don't have the fit issues that seem to plague the larger model.

 

That camo scheme will be a little challenging in 1/72nd, but it is an awesome scheme.

 

Good luck with this build, will be interesting to see what you do with her.

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Thanks all.

 

Opened this up at the weekend while watching the Duxford Show on Planes TV

 

51585851448_244d08e786_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (6) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

As a non-armour builder, I'd forgotten how many wheels there are in a build!

 

51586285754_ccffe42227_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (7) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Fit was really nice and such a change not having to worry about fuselage seam lines. The dozer blade was a little bit warped so clamped that while gluing.

 

51586525510_5a44dd9b3d_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (8) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And an hour or so later, it was starting to look like a tank!

 

51586285534_d632fc0555_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And then hit with Matt Black as a primer. 

 

51584487098_de91f879a7_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (10) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

More soon, thanks for looking!

 

Cheers

Dermot

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WOW, I've must have missed this thread. 

Your S-tank look just lovely in this miniature scale. :thumbsup:

Must get me one of my own. 

I ferried quite a few of them when I did my National Service in the Royal Engineers building ribbon bridges way up in the Arctic region of Sweden.

One of them actually manage to punch a hole in one pontoon with the canon, when the tank commander wouldn't go in revers up on the pontoon. 🤣

I think he at least got his weekend pass revoked for that weekend.

 

/Bosse :cheers:

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she's looking great Dermot, I keep forgetting how small she actually is in that scale.

 

Plus you're doing the splinter scheme as well, she's going to look great, keep up the great work! :thumbsup:

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Thanks Rich and everyone who's commented/liked.

 

Masked up the Light Green so I could spray the Dark Green...

 

51629419210_3c4c77c5c1_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (13) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

The Dark Green is 90% I J N Green with 10% yellow

 

51629418050_56e39884e3_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (14) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Then masked again for the last colour which is NATO Black

 

51628784188_2e781f094b_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (15) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

51629416545_0cc49b7c0d_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (16) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Waited an hour and then remove all the masking tape bits - quite happy how that turned out!

 

51629425585_44b36d319a_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (17) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Wheels and tracks next, then onto a gloss coat.

Cheers,

Dermot

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Thanks everyone.

Wheels all added but the plastic vinyl tracks wouldn't take to any glue I had here..:facepalm:

 

Out with the trusty Mk1 Scale Track Adhesive Precision Link Emergency Replacement or S-T-A-P-L-E-R as it's also known. 

 

51652208068_4d7c892f81_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (18) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

And then hidden with the side fuel cans! 👍

 

51651977571_317f35564e_b.jpgTrumpeter_ Strv_103C_ (19) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Wash and weathering next.

 

All the best,

Dermot

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  • Dermo245 changed the title to 1/72 Trumpeter Strv 103 C......teeny, tiny S-tank - DONE!

Sorry for not posting in a while - forgot to take pictures!

 

Decals added, then a gloss coat followed by a wash and weathering with pastels. Then a spray of Matt varnish and she's done!

 

51756498412_c7022db698_b.jpgTrumpeter_S-Tank_172 (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

51758199455_4530a64f4e_b.jpgTrumpeter_S-Tank_172 (10) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

 

Thanks to @trickyrich for leading this one, for all you comments and will post some more pics in the Gallery.

 

Take care, happy modelling and hope you have a happy Christmas!

Cheers,

Dermot

 

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On 11/3/2021 at 5:21 PM, Dermo245 said:

Out with the trusty Mk1 Scale Track Adhesive Precision Link Emergency Replacement or S-T-A-P-L-E-R as it's also known. 

 

I think I must get one of those to compliment my Eyeball 2.0 measuring device...

Great little tank.  I must try one.  Your build inspires!

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