Canuckmilitary Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 just new to the site. I have completed my first build in 52 years. i jumped in into the deep end with both feet. first time using PE and also Figures. Tamiya 1:35 universal Carrier MK ll plus figures, Eduard Photo etched, and all paint by hand. Please be kind , my next effort will be a SPG Archer. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Turretless armor, right down my alley. The UC looks exceptional and I really like the figures. Nice details to spot everywhere, did I mention the nets on the helmet? Welcome to LSM by the way and feel free to post a WIP about the Archer. I have both, the Archer and the UC in my stash, but the Universal Carrier is the Riich incarnation. I nearly forgot to praise the great presentation. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckmilitary Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 thank you for the comments. not sure if my first efforts were worthy of posting. The setting is temporary as it was just a test at creating a quick diorama. Will now get busy on a proper one, as I think the test looks okay. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Well, first time you say ? Damn nice intro. Not much of an armor guy, but can apreciate the craftsmanship of this. Very well done......harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Nice Universal Carrier. I have a Tamiya one in the stash and am trying to figure out if you can fit the Riich running gear to it. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckmilitary Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 thanks Harv for the comment. I wish I could say I whipped out pretty quickly but this little kit with the pe parts took about 8-9 months to build. I bought a few books on master modeling to read as well as lots of test painting on sprues etc. the last model i built was when I was 13, a 1;48 spitfire. As you can imagine it looked like it was put together very roughly. Now that I just retired, decided to built up some models that my relatives were part of during their time in the second world war. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Still. 6 months is lightning for me...lol but you learn quickly. The whole ting is great. Even the figures !....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I can't get over, you guys who haven't built a model in 50 odd years, turn out a beautiful rendition of a kit..... this is gorgeous, wonderful "first one" in 52 years ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Fantastic return to the hobby! Very nice work, lots of detail and great atmospheric setting! This is a great forum, loads of inspiration and very friendly bunch! Cheers Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye82 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Very nice work! Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 2/21/2021 at 7:06 PM, Canuckmilitary said: just new to the site. I have completed my first build in 52 years. i jumped in into the deep end with both feet. first time using PE and also Figures. Tamiya 1:35 universal Carrier MK ll plus figures, Eduard Photo etched, and all paint by hand. Please be kind , my next effort will be a SPG Archer. First off .....wow first one off the bench in that long, there must a lot of latent talent hanging around.......congrats on a stunning first show.........looking forward to a lot more.......... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 7, 2021 Administrators Share Posted March 7, 2021 Very nice!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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