TrevorT Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) OK, so here's my first upload effort. Was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this kit as my usual subjects are 1/72 modern or 1/48 WW2 aircraft. Currently unweathered (the kit, definitely not me!) I've ordered some oil paints and will make my first attempts when those arrive. I thought it was on the whole a good kit with most parts fitting well and no filling required. There is a lot of internal engine detail hidden beneath the hatches. In the end I couldn't fit all of it in, possibly due to my errors, so I permanently fixed the hatches shut. I also found that the turret wouldn't turn, obstructed by an internal bulkhead so carried out a little surgery to free it up. Again may be down to my errors. There appeared to be scope to maintain up and down movement in the wheels, though in the end it was necessary to glue things in place so that only one wheel pair now moves. The instructions weren't at all clear what was intended here. Enough whingeing, I'm quite happy with the result and will have a go at the Tamiya Chieftain in due course. Any thoughts welcome! Bigger images now inserted. Thanks to all for advice! Trevor Edited February 27, 2023 by TrevorT text correction and bigger photos 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, TrevorT said: I'll look into it and see if I can provide bigger images. That would be good, as it looks as if you've made a nice job of it. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Hi Trevor, Nice fisrt attempt with 1/35 AFVs, Without a doubt, Tamiya kits are a very good option to start with, giving very good final results, with very pleasant assembly/instructions, and also for experienced modelers who want to do something relaxing, but with a certain quality. You could try to make an IMGUR account, it's free, and very easy to use... I would really like to see more of your models and how you progress. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 If that's your first attempt, you've done well and I echo the comments above. Good job! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorT Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 17 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Trevor, Nice fisrt attempt with 1/35 AFVs, Without a doubt, Tamiya kits are a very good option to start with, giving very good final results, with very pleasant assembly/instructions, and also for experienced modelers who want to do something relaxing, but with a certain quality. You could try to make an IMGUR account, it's free, and very easy to use... I would really like to see more of your models and how you progress. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Hi Francis. I have a Tamiya Chieftain 5 which could be my next build. Not too accurate from what I've read but I'm no tank expert so not a problem for me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 From what I can see there isn't a whole lot to make any negative comments about. Well done, keep em coming. Be interesting to see where you head next. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Nice work on that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 25/02/2023 at 11:17, TrevorT said: Hi Francis. I have a Tamiya Chieftain 5 which could be my next build. Not too accurate from what I've read but I'm no tank expert so not a problem for me! Hi Trevor, Nice project of one of my favorites from the Cold War, the Tamiya kits, they are very old molds, and also, possibly to motorize them, so they will have holes in the hull, but they have other virtues, and without a doubt one is the learning techniques, with more than beautiful results when it ends. I don't care too much about the kit's accuracy either, it comes in second or third place, of course, the more quality the kit has, it's obvious that the better...lol. I made a MK2 but from TAKOM, it's on the forum if it helps. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorT Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 An update on my original post and my first attempt at weathering. I settled for a simple oil wash to start with. I think it gives a more interesting look, though a bit messy with obvious brush marks. I used enamel thinners with winsor and newton oil paints. As always, comments and suggestions welcome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hi Trevor. To me, it looks much better, more interesting and with personality, IMHO that's the way. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Nice built, In like this tank, for it´s forms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorT Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 1 hour ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Trevor. To me, it looks much better, more interesting and with personality, IMHO that's the way. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Thanks Francis. Much appreciated! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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