FrancisGL Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) Hi Pals, For this somewhat Soviet occasion, it is the MENG brand T10M, a bit modern for my taste, but still "tank-shaped" ... lol It is my first kit of this brand, and already quite an expensive one (to be 1/35 and without interiors), although I got it at a "reasonable" price. I have waited until I have more skill and materials, trying not to spoil a quality kit and not an "oldie" (not that I like that, of course ...). It really is a very good kit compared to others that I have already made, even the tracks, without being made of metal, are very interesting, with their assembly system (thank goodness that specific parts are included for it). Although they are obviously quite delicate, and once finished, it was very difficult for me not to "open" somewhere ... The suspension is also "functional", the detail is very cool ... For me the instructions are somewhat confusing in very small parts, which makes you have to use a magnifying glass to study well how that piece is going and where exactly, nothing like Tamiya's (IMHO, the best for me). For the rest, it is a very simple kit to assemble, since its fit is very good, I do not remember big problems. At the time of painting, I saw finished models before, and I tried some shades of green, but it was darkening terribly, and when the weathering was done ... the result was not going to be very striking. Once clean (I don't remember if it was once or twice), I opted for a lighter base color, to be able to work on color modulation and subsequent weathering, trying to make the previous work visible and not look too dark. I opted for a weathering that can be "seen", because although it seems that these tanks only entered "action" when Prague, their optional career has been very long, so although they have not entered real combat, the maneuvers must have been numerous and constant throughout all that time ... I include some photos of real vehicles, in which you can see what I comment, vehicles in maneuvers, and in "dirty" and "dusty" terrain, which will undoubtedly make the vehicle look well "wehathered" before going to the maintenance workshop ...LOL I hope you like it, and thank you very much for watching and commenting as always. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 REAL PICS: (Only for info purpose) WHITE BACKGROUND: BLACK BACKGROUND: Edited December 22, 2021 by FrancisGL 73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Very nice model, but I think 47 photos of the completed model is a bit overkill 😉 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) Fantastic! But you shouldn't show this to all of us! You're putting us in the hall of shame! 👏 Cheers LM Edited December 15, 2021 by Lazy Modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 That is one beautifully painted model, I really like the different tones that are present, especially the view looking down on the top of the tank showing the modulation and streaks etc. Stunning model, top job...👍 Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Love it, brilliant Cheers Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 IMO Francis, that is probably the best model that you have produced on here. The way that you have portrayed the 4BO is perfect. Great job all round. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Great work. The weathering and general "well-used" appearance looks just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Great model and painting/weathering is very good indeed 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 That is superbly finished, really nicely done, sir. Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 An excellent build and finish, fine modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 On 15/12/2021 at 19:44, colin said: Very nice model, but I think 47 photos of the completed model is a bit overkill 😉 Hi colin, Thanks, i'm glad you like it, It may seem somewhat excessive, but based on the fact that there is no maximum number to post photos, I have not taken that into account, although of course I have my reasons for doing so, it is not only because I feel like it (the photos do not they are precisely to make and put, there is also a job of selection and adjustment of sizes, etc ... being obviously easier to make a handful and post them in any way), anyway and seeing that there are members who do not seem to like this, I have argued at the beginning of the topic an observation to that, please read it if you are interested. Francis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) On 15/12/2021 at 19:46, Lazy Modeller said: Fantastic! But you shouldn't show this to all of us! You're putting us in the hall of shame! 👏 Cheers LM Hi LM, Many thanks for your kind comments, i'm glad you like it. I assure you it was not my intention () ... lol, but now that you mention it, sometime I had to be out of there ... or not? ... It also happens to me often when I see other mate works ... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Edited December 18, 2021 by FrancisGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: Hi colin, Thanks, i'm glad you like it, It may seem somewhat excessive, but based on the fact that there is no maximum number to post photos, I have not taken that into account, although of course I have my reasons for doing so, it is not only because I feel like it (the photos do not they are precisely to make and put, there is also a job of selection and adjustment of sizes, etc ... being obviously easier to make a handful and post them in any way), anyway and seeing that there are members who do not seem to like this, I have argued at the beginning of the topic an observation to that, please read it if you are interested. Francis. Not a criticism of you build in any way, and I appreciate prople want to show off their creations and why not when they are that good. But imho after say 8 photos of the model some people may just zip through the rest of them and not bother to leave or like the post due to scrolling down so fast to get to the end or even just click off before the end All the best Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 15/12/2021 at 22:36, edjbartos said: That is one beautifully painted model, I really like the different tones that are present, especially the view looking down on the top of the tank showing the modulation and streaks etc. Stunning model, top job...👍 Ed Hi Ed, Many thanks for your like and kind comments, i'm glad you like it. I have tried to find different shades in the vehicle, to break the monotony of green, as an almost unique color, with the exception of the log and the engine grilles. Cheers and MC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Another superb job my friend. I like that a lot. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Superb build, as ever Francis, each one just gets the little bit better! The paintwork is just outstanding, love all the tonal variations, streaking and weathering, brilliant! The finish captures just how I would imagine an early cold war monster to look. Great work Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Hi Francis. I hope you are keeping well. I have to agree with what some of the other modellers have been saying above..........this is certainly your best model yet and each one before this is brilliant too! Awesome modelling, painting and weathering! Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Congratulations on a fantastic piece of work, looks excellent well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 First class. I wish I could master modulation like that. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforgermodeller Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Wow!!! Top notch, fantastic work indeed cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 16/12/2021 at 09:57, KAYELL said: Love it, brilliant Cheers Keith Hi Keith, Many thanks for your like and kind words, i'm glad you like it. Cheers, TC and MC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) On 16/12/2021 at 10:31, Bullbasket said: IMO Francis, that is probably the best model that you have produced on here. The way that you have portrayed the 4BO is perfect. Great job all round. John. Hi John, Many thanks for your like and kind words, i'm glad you like it. I still need to master the mix of tones and colors to find the most "suitable?" ... anyway I think I found something appropriate enough to what I wanted. Cheers, TC and MC Francis.👍🎅 Edited December 23, 2021 by FrancisGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 25, 2021 Author Share Posted December 25, 2021 On 16/12/2021 at 17:07, echen said: Great work. The weathering and general "well-used" appearance looks just right. Hi echen, Many thanks for ypur kind words, i'm glad you like it. Well yes, that was my idea when it came to focusing on the aspect, something used (as can be seen in the photos of the real model), but that has not entered combat ... Cheers, TC and MC Francis.👍🎅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 16/12/2021 at 19:45, StuartH said: Great model and painting/weathering is very good indeed 👍 Hi Stuart, Many thanks for your like and kind words, i'm glad you like it. Cheers, TC, MC and HNY 👍🎅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 17/12/2021 at 04:17, Ian said: That is superbly finished, really nicely done, sir. Ian. Hi Ian, Many thanks for your kind words, i'm glad you like it. Cheers, TC and Happy New Year. Francis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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