Administrators James H Posted March 8, 2014 Administrators Share Posted March 8, 2014 Just WTF? I don't build armour, but I've been bent over the table and given extreme instruction by the powers that be that I should build some armour. For the sake of my poor ass, I need to comply......but with what? I'm entering this with the 1:35 Tamiya Matilda Mk.III/IV in Soviet Lend-lease colours, courtesy of Echelon decals. The kit will have an RB Productions barrel, and that is it as far as aftermarket hardware goes. I also need to learn some techniques as I know nothing about armour. One reason for building a Matilda is that these were built at the Loco Works, about 1/2 a mile from where I live. This is more of a local history thing for me. Bear with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted March 8, 2014 Members Share Posted March 8, 2014 I'm in the same boat, Jimbo! Been acquiring some AK interactive products for weathering effects and a lot of this stuff is brand new to me, should be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Remember guys...."I'm from the Government. I'm here to help!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Brilliant !! Great choice of a little, "dinky"; less butch tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hahaa fantastic Jim! Glad to hear that you followed those orders that were handed down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUY5Y Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Going waltzing then Jim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 4, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted April 4, 2014 I've been bashing this one since the start of the GB and I have the model more or less complete. I'll post more images this weekend. Assembly has been a piece of piss, with everything falling together without any fit issue. Almost a shake and bake. Not as pretty as a piece of Nazi armour, but still full of character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Do you paint the tracks on the vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That looks like it needs a metal barrel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 4, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'm winging this one Paul....build, then paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Looking great Jim! Can't wait till the next update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Going waltzing then Jim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've been bashing this one since the start of the GB and I have the model more or less complete. I'll post more images this weekend. Assembly has been a piece of piss, with everything falling together without any fit issue. Almost a shake and bake. Not as pretty as a piece of Nazi armour, but still full of character. Nice! Looking forward to the progress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvS Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Great start, James! Have you picked out a scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 5, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted April 5, 2014 Great start, James! Have you picked out a scheme? Hi Kurt, Yes. Check the schemes image out above and it's the first one, with the yellow turret text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 6, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted April 6, 2014 This is certainly a very quick build. Here are the hull, turret, and images of the finished assembly. It's a great kit, and fun to build. I've not glued the barrel as I'm replacing this with a metal one from RB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Attractive little tank that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Daaanng! Almost time to primer, or paint. Whatever your process is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 6, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'll be using some AK on this sucker. Just waiting for the pack to arrive. I've asked for a Russian green modulation set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Damn that was quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'll be using some AK on this sucker. Just waiting for the pack to arrive. I've asked for a Russian green modulation set. Ooh, I have to buy it! Where can one just ask for it? Not at a peachy-cheeked goatee, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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