Meng Mk.A Whippet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions only provide decal information on two tanks: Caesar and Firefly. Would have been interested in the Soviet tank, which was probably used in the Russian Civil War. Decals for at least two other variants not in instructions. 

Correctly aligning the plates of the fighting compartment was a bit fiddly--otherwise, very straightforward. 

Construction about 90% complete 

I have temporarily affixed the ball turrets with white glue for painting and will install the Hotchkiss MGs last 

 

Ready for decals and weathering 

My dirty Whippet 

Generally satisfied. This is only the third model I have completed since my return to the hobby. 

Meng could take a page out of Takom's book and supply a bag of tracks rather than three sprues. Life is too short to snip and clean up 138 individual tracks. 

My first attempt at mud. My other tank model was a Takom Mk.I Male in service in Palestine so that was only dust. 

My one complaint with the kit is the supplied string for the tow cables. I would have much preferred wire. 

It doesn't help that I cut one too short and the other too long. Measure twice, cut once. 

 

 

 

 

On to the next project . . .