SimonL Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) Having a week off so thought I would see how far I could get with the Bronco A9 I had in the stash. My last experience with the very similar A10 was a little unhappy, but I figured why not try again (see here for that previous attempt: Not a full build thread, just photos from where I reach at the end of each day. So far it’s been great - so much easier than last time. Or is it just that I know what to expect? Anyway, it seems to be going together well. Day 1 (Monday) Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Edited August 26, 2022 by SimonL 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Looks like an interesting build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 It is a good modle, I built it twoo years ago. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 Nice work @Milan Mynar Day 5 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Good progress, your building is going fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I can see the Valentine type suspension under development there. You are getting on rather well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Thanks @Milan Mynar and @Bertie Psmith. Took a day off to go for a short break down south by the beach. Here is the view at sunset after a rather nice fish and chip supper. Suspect my progress will slow significantly as it’s back to work on Tuesday. Day 6 Tracks were the first bit to cause me any significant angst - were a tad fiddly to get to line nicely. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, SimonL said: Tracks ... were a tad fiddly I know those tracks! Well done!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 22/04/2022 at 18:16, Bertie Psmith said: I can see the Valentine type suspension under development there. You are getting on rather well. It is a father of the Valentine tank. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 Day 7. Took some wrangling but the sand shields are on. And a bunch of photoetch. Progress will slow now - back to work tomorrow. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Starmer Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Two points I should make, during the 1939-41 period of Khaki Green 3 based vehicles, the disruptive pattern was almost always hand painted, not sprayed. Every image I have of AFVs during this period all have hard edges to the patterning. Spray painting in the RAOC workshops wasn't normal. A 1939 camouflage appreciation note recommended hard edged patterning since blending colours and outlining with a contrasting colour reduced the effectiveness of the scheme. Factories sprayed the vehicle the basic colour then either Field Park Coys or regimental workshops added the patterning. Tank tracks are a dark grey-brown, these are cast from manganese steel which doesn't rust nor require painting. They do not show shiny bright worn metal either. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 When I build another model of a British tank from the period 1939-41, I will use templates to achieve sharp edges between the individual collors. I'll pay attention to the color of the track links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Effectively Day 8, though 6 weeks on! Finally sorted the last bits of photoetch, made a bit of a hash of the water carrier frame, it looks a bit beaten up. A coat of paint on the main turret. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Work goes on, It is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Gotta luv these quirky British tanks. Looking great. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Another gap - this time due to a case of COVID. On the mend after a rotten week or so. what is effectively Day 9, brushed on base coat of Light Stone all over. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 This is coming together very well nice work Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 It's looking good Simon. Hope that the bat flu hasn't left you with any lasting symptoms. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Thanks Roger and John. Sadly still feeling pretty under the weather, so will only be able to pick away at this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Got a little sidetracked by another kit, so back to this at last. I’ve added a coat of Vallejo Dark Brown Wash to the tracks to make them look a little more grey-brown (as recommended by @Mike Starmer ) rather than just grey. Also added a few bits and pieces I had some how missed before a coat of floor polish to prepare for the decals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Nice to see this one back on the bench, great work so far Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Thanks Roger. Working from home today, so managed a few minutes at lunchtime to get the very small number of decals on. The only I didn’t attach yet is the bridge plate, which is shown as yellow disk on a black background. Is that more likely to be a green background from the “original” paint job for the tank? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Started the weathering process by a dirty wash of diluted mix of Vallejo Brown and Grey model washes. Once this is dry I will add the tools and follow up with a few more focussed pin washes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Looking good, the finish line is in sight now Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 Thanks Roger. Taking it slowly in these last stages, don’t want to mess up right at the end! So tools and exhaust fitted this weekend. Had a few issues with the brass manifold, so best not to look too closely. I painted the exhaust with MIG Ammo Old Rust. The tools look a bit “vibrant” at the moment, will be toned down by the following pin washes and dust washes. Realised I still have some etch to go on the “flimsy” rack for the back of the tank. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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