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Wall
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Clear gloss coated with "Pledge" floor polish.
Project: English Electric Canberra B(I) Mk.12
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James C
I lightened up the grey a bit, and also sprayed the green. Just needs a couple touch-ups before I shoot a coat of clear gloss (Pledge) over everything.
I lightened up the grey a bit, and also sprayed the green. Just needs a couple touch-ups before I shoot a coat of clear gloss (Pledge) over everything.
26. January, 03:37
Lode Schildermans
James, very smooth colors and detailing and the preshading is just what is has to be. Great work, mate
James, very smooth colors and detailing and the preshading is just what is has to be. Great work, mate
26. January, 06:40
Augie
Good looking paint so far james
RAF Canberra's of the time were sort of semi gloss, but they picked up dirt like no ones business.
Good looking paint so far james
RAF Canberra's of the time were sort of semi gloss, but they picked up dirt like no ones business.26. January, 09:57
James C
Many thanks Lode, Augie and Nathan
It's a bit more weathered than what I had been planning on... but I can live with it.
I'm hoping to give it a couple light coats of gloss (Pledge floor polish) today, and then possibly make a start on the decals over the weekend.
Many thanks Lode, Augie and Nathan
It's a bit more weathered than what I had been planning on... but I can live with it.
I'm hoping to give it a couple light coats of gloss (Pledge floor polish) today, and then possibly make a start on the decals over the weekend.
26. January, 17:11
Slavo Hazucha
Lovely, shading & color tones - exactly what those big flat wings needed!
Lovely, shading & color tones - exactly what those big flat wings needed!
26. January, 17:42
James C
Many thanks Slavo... she's been glossed over now. I'm pretty happy with the paint work so far... but, always room for improvement though. I'll let it sit for a couple days before I apply a panel line wash and decals etc. It's been really cool to build something from our (NZ) armed forces.
Many thanks Slavo... she's been glossed over now. I'm pretty happy with the paint work so far... but, always room for improvement though. I'll let it sit for a couple days before I apply a panel line wash and decals etc. It's been really cool to build something from our (NZ) armed forces.
28. January, 00:14
28. January, 06:13
January 20, 2021
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F-14A Tomcat
CVW-14 VF-1 "Wolfpack"
USS Enterprise - 1975
Project: F-14A Tomcat VF-1 Wolfpack
33 | 2. December 2020, 18:48
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Michael Phillips
Beautiful Tomcat James, great choice of markings too!
The 1/48 Italeri F-14 Tomcat is the very first model I built when I got back into modelling as an adult, so I have a soft spot for that kit!
Beautiful Tomcat James, great choice of markings too!
The 1/48 Italeri F-14 Tomcat is the very first model I built when I got back into modelling as an adult, so I have a soft spot for that kit!
12. January, 23:28
Michael Phillips
I actually enjoyed the build, and being my first I luckily did not really encounter the issues you did. I used an earlier boxing than you, so maybe the plastic was better on mine since the molds were newer when the boxing I used was made. You are right about not many parts and detail being just ok. The shape of the forward fuselage is a bit off and the gun area is really poorly done.
I actually enjoyed the build, and being my first I luckily did not really encounter the issues you did. I used an earlier boxing than you, so maybe the plastic was better on mine since the molds were newer when the boxing I used was made. You are right about not many parts and detail being just ok. The shape of the forward fuselage is a bit off and the gun area is really poorly done.
13. January, 17:28
James C
That's interesting to hear. Perhaps I'm just getting too fussy. On the bright side, kits like this make you appreciate more modern and recently tooled kits a lot more
Re the nose gun, yeah I had a similar issues, as it wasn't very clear where exactly to position it, and looking back mine is probably a little too far back (and high) as well.
I think that the positioning of my pitot tubes is also off. If I were to start over I'd also separate the decals that make up the assorted stencils and placards on both sides of the nose and place them individually as I found that the rescue arrow sat way to high on the right side but was too late to do anything about it having already detached it from the backing paper.
That's interesting to hear. Perhaps I'm just getting too fussy. On the bright side, kits like this make you appreciate more modern and recently tooled kits a lot more
Re the nose gun, yeah I had a similar issues, as it wasn't very clear where exactly to position it, and looking back mine is probably a little too far back (and high) as well.
I think that the positioning of my pitot tubes is also off. If I were to start over I'd also separate the decals that make up the assorted stencils and placards on both sides of the nose and place them individually as I found that the rescue arrow sat way to high on the right side but was too late to do anything about it having already detached it from the backing paper.
14. January, 17:20
January 9, 2021
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Ben M
Very nicely done. Great scheme you picked, and wishing you the best in the new year James.
Very nicely done. Great scheme you picked, and wishing you the best in the new year James.
9. January, 17:42
January 8, 2021
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Mattias Björk
The build and painting looks awesome. I have the same tank(s) but from Revell instead. I'm have not come as long as you have with it. But I hope to get there. Need to get some new plastic spruces to rebuild the turrent as I messed that part up.
The build and painting looks awesome. I have the same tank(s) but from Revell instead. I'm have not come as long as you have with it. But I hope to get there. Need to get some new plastic spruces to rebuild the turrent as I messed that part up.
2. January, 21:09
Richard Maxein
Very very nice model from the new russian "supertank". Well done job!
Very very nice model from the new russian "supertank". Well done job!
3. January, 18:17
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Joshua Strong
I alway forget that one and mix it up with navy gull wing one with same name (sort of) !
I alway forget that one and mix it up with navy gull wing one with same name (sort of) !
17. December 2020, 17:58
James C
Thanks again Josh.
Just a small update with my last completed build of 2020. Happy X-mas peeps and all the best for 2021!!!
Thanks again Josh.
Just a small update with my last completed build of 2020. Happy X-mas peeps and all the best for 2021!!!
23. December 2020, 16:47
23. December 2020, 16:59
James C
Thanks Otto... But no, I used a wooden tooth pick to apply the dots. I blunted the end to vary the shape etc.
Thanks Otto... But no, I used a wooden tooth pick to apply the dots. I blunted the end to vary the shape etc.
23. December 2020, 17:23
Joshua Strong
@James that is a good tip using toothpick as a paint application tool.
I guess you really do not need alot of paint on the toothpick.
I have used a small stick with a small bit of cotton or other material used for touch up paint work but ever kitchen has toothpicks in Abundance and one time cost too!
@James that is a good tip using toothpick as a paint application tool.
I guess you really do not need alot of paint on the toothpick.
I have used a small stick with a small bit of cotton or other material used for touch up paint work but ever kitchen has toothpicks in Abundance and one time cost too!
23. December 2020, 20:31
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Slavo Hazucha
Came out spectacular, totally fits into the forming line of your modern Soviet/Russian green heavy metal! . You really have the highlighting & weathering process mastered, it looks very convincing & makes the single color green machines looks very realistic while bringing out a lot of details, nooks & crannies
The Zvezda kit really seems to deliver - details sharp (particularly the ammo handling assembly in the back), posable gun barrel & transport position gun-support... Great OOB value indeed
Came out spectacular, totally fits into the forming line of your modern Soviet/Russian green heavy metal! . You really have the highlighting & weathering process mastered, it looks very convincing & makes the single color green machines looks very realistic while bringing out a lot of details, nooks & crannies
The Zvezda kit really seems to deliver - details sharp (particularly the ammo handling assembly in the back), posable gun barrel & transport position gun-support... Great OOB value indeed
7. October 2020, 09:01
James C
Many thanks Bob, Ingo, Eelco, Neuling, Slavo and Guy.
Cheers guys, I really appreciate your feedback
@ Slavo - I started the year with the goal of representing the British army... and having done that, these latest Russian units are all a bonus!
I do have 1 failure... in the form of an Italeri F-14.... I'm in two minds whether to put it back on the bench or not....
Many thanks Bob, Ingo, Eelco, Neuling, Slavo and Guy.
Cheers guys, I really appreciate your feedback
@ Slavo - I started the year with the goal of representing the British army... and having done that, these latest Russian units are all a bonus!
I do have 1 failure... in the form of an Italeri F-14.... I'm in two minds whether to put it back on the bench or not....
7. October 2020, 18:09
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People's Liberation Army Air Force (Chinese Air Force 1949-now)November 22, 2020
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James C
Thanks Neuling, Pete, Jos and Spanjaard. Cheers for your feedback. Very much appreciated guys.
@ Pete - I wish I could take all the credit for the tracks, but it is mainly down to the metal Friuls that I used and the natural sag that you get with them due to their own weight. While a little pricey, they are ideal to use on vehicles like this where the running gear is completely exposed and a huge improvement over what you get in the box... not to mention easier to work with.
The only thing I had to suss out was just how many links to use. I never did get to the bottom of why one side was a link shorter than the other, but I suspect that minor spacing differences between the links collectively added up over all 110+ links per side.
The camo was a last minute decision, as my brother whom gave me the kit was against a winter white wash, and I also regretted not doing a camouflage scheme on the prev Koalitsiya build. So in the end I decided to make up for it with this one. I also discovered while writing the background info that there were some questions over whether or not it was actually given a winter white wash at all, as pictures taken of it headed to the front appear to indicate that in was left in overall "protective green" and that the white was actually snow. But being that the vehicle no longer exists, I guess we will never know for sure.
Thanks Neuling, Pete, Jos and Spanjaard. Cheers for your feedback. Very much appreciated guys.
@ Pete - I wish I could take all the credit for the tracks, but it is mainly down to the metal Friuls that I used and the natural sag that you get with them due to their own weight. While a little pricey, they are ideal to use on vehicles like this where the running gear is completely exposed and a huge improvement over what you get in the box... not to mention easier to work with.
The only thing I had to suss out was just how many links to use. I never did get to the bottom of why one side was a link shorter than the other, but I suspect that minor spacing differences between the links collectively added up over all 110+ links per side.
The camo was a last minute decision, as my brother whom gave me the kit was against a winter white wash, and I also regretted not doing a camouflage scheme on the prev Koalitsiya build. So in the end I decided to make up for it with this one. I also discovered while writing the background info that there were some questions over whether or not it was actually given a winter white wash at all, as pictures taken of it headed to the front appear to indicate that in was left in overall "protective green" and that the white was actually snow. But being that the vehicle no longer exists, I guess we will never know for sure.
28. October 2020, 17:25
Jorge Coelho
Excellent workmanship, immaculate camouflage! Excellent job, James! This monster is also on my wish list..., one day, who knows...
Excellent workmanship, immaculate camouflage! Excellent job, James! This monster is also on my wish list..., one day, who knows...
29. October 2020, 17:52
James C
Thanks Jorge, despite it's large size it is quite a simple and very enjoyable kit to build.
If you can afford it, I highly recommend that you replace the plastic tracks with metal Friuls etc, as doing so will allow you to mount the sponsons to the hull prior to painting making life a LOT easier and not to mention that they look a lot better as well
Thanks Jorge, despite it's large size it is quite a simple and very enjoyable kit to build.
If you can afford it, I highly recommend that you replace the plastic tracks with metal Friuls etc, as doing so will allow you to mount the sponsons to the hull prior to painting making life a LOT easier and not to mention that they look a lot better as well
30. October 2020, 17:40
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James C
Thanks Brian & Daniel
@ Brian - Another way to check a Zvezda kit is to examine it's history in the "Time Line" and look for it's initial release. Make sure the first kit in the time line is Zvezda and indicates "New Tool" and you should be ok. If the history timeline links back to other manufacturers like Dragon or Skiff etc pre 2010 then you could run into issues. That's not to say that all older Zvezda kits are bad, but something to be aware of when deciding on a potential purchase.
Zvezda hasn't helped by re-releasing their older troublesome kits in their new box styling, so I personally won't buy anything released by them now on a whim, that I may have done in the past without first checking it's lineage here on Scalemates.
Thanks Brian & Daniel
@ Brian - Another way to check a Zvezda kit is to examine it's history in the "Time Line" and look for it's initial release. Make sure the first kit in the time line is Zvezda and indicates "New Tool" and you should be ok. If the history timeline links back to other manufacturers like Dragon or Skiff etc pre 2010 then you could run into issues. That's not to say that all older Zvezda kits are bad, but something to be aware of when deciding on a potential purchase.
Zvezda hasn't helped by re-releasing their older troublesome kits in their new box styling, so I personally won't buy anything released by them now on a whim, that I may have done in the past without first checking it's lineage here on Scalemates.
17. September 2020, 18:41
Ingo F
Sadly for their future Shilka kit. Was hoping for a new tool but they will use old Dragon molds for the kit.
Sadly for their future Shilka kit. Was hoping for a new tool but they will use old Dragon molds for the kit.
17. September 2020, 19:07
17. September 2020, 19:10
Henrik Persson
That is a awsome job James you have done with this model, really nice job!
That is a awsome job James you have done with this model, really nice job!
2. October 2020, 21:09
James C
Album updated with assembly pictures and a few more outdoor shots of the completed build.
Album updated with assembly pictures and a few more outdoor shots of the completed build.
7. October 2020, 00:25
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Challenger 1 Mk.III
Queens Royal Irish Hussars
Operation "Desert Sabre", Iraq 1991
Project: FV4030 Challenger 1 Mk.III
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Lode Schildermans
Beautiful build and weathered. At your high standard, as usually
Beautiful build and weathered. At your high standard, as usually
23. September 2020, 22:16
Slavo Hazucha
I guess that was a "challenge accepted" scenario
Looks excellent in desert finish, lots of cool fine details with the grilles and I really like how you treated the barrel
I guess that was a "challenge accepted" scenario
Looks excellent in desert finish, lots of cool fine details with the grilles and I really like how you treated the barrel
24. September 2020, 11:58
Lode Schildermans
Slavo, James is an expert in highlighting and weathering with oils. Never overdone, always subtle and always revealing the details. I don't know how he does it, but the results speak for themselves
Slavo, James is an expert in highlighting and weathering with oils. Never overdone, always subtle and always revealing the details. I don't know how he does it, but the results speak for themselves
24. September 2020, 12:57
James C
Thanks Slavo & Lode
This is one of my older builds. But I was doing a bit of binge watching on youtube from the Tank Museum in the UK and thought the short clips were really interesting and would go well with some of my previous build albums. I'm still undecided on how to paint the 2S35 Koalitsiya
Thanks Slavo & Lode
This is one of my older builds. But I was doing a bit of binge watching on youtube from the Tank Museum in the UK and thought the short clips were really interesting and would go well with some of my previous build albums. I'm still undecided on how to paint the 2S35 Koalitsiya
24. September 2020, 18:36
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17. June 2020, 17:00
September 22, 2020
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A12 Matilda II Mk.III
42nd Royal Tank Regiment, First Army Tank Brigade
North Africa 1941
Project: A12 Matilda II Mk.III
6 | 31. May 2020, 08:44
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Olivier
I am right now trying this scheme on a Marmon Herrington MkIII. Quite a challenge...
I am right now trying this scheme on a Marmon Herrington MkIII. Quite a challenge...
18. June 2020, 08:25
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Rui S
Oh yeh. This is a Beautiful build and weathering. Very well done all arround
Oh yeh. This is a Beautiful build and weathering. Very well done all arround
26. August 2020, 16:32
James C
Thanks Rui, glad you like it
Just a correction to my last... the green used was MMP-032 "Russian Green Modern"
Thanks Rui, glad you like it
Just a correction to my last... the green used was MMP-032 "Russian Green Modern"
26. August 2020, 19:22
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Bigglesof266
Looking forward to this one James. Is is a Zvezda new/recent tool? (saves me looking).
Looking forward to this one James. Is is a Zvezda new/recent tool? (saves me looking).
26. August 2020, 02:47
James C
Supposed to be a recent and newly tooled kit. It's molded in grey so I think I should be ok with this one... (I hope)
Supposed to be a recent and newly tooled kit. It's molded in grey so I think I should be ok with this one... (I hope)
26. August 2020, 02:57
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August 22, 2020
Total dog shit of a kit full of flash, vague assembly instructions and lousy fit in places.
I gave up on it after getting the running gear and tracks assembled only to find that they overhang the upper hull (and side skirts) by about 5mm at the front on either side. I just couldn't be bothered wasting my time attempting to modify the front axles to make it fit properly. This kit has nothing in common quality wise with Zvezda's more recent releases such as their newly tooled T-90 and Ferdinand; and being reboxed in line with their other newly tooled kits is deliberately misleading which I find somewhat infuriating. This is the same Dragon kit that dates back to the 1980's!
If your after a decent T-72B with ERA... Do yourself a favor and buy the Trumpeter kit instead as this kit is definitely one to avoid.
1 | 18. August 2020, 22:19
Bigglesof266
Appreciate the 'forthright' report James C. = ] Like you, I don't mind the newer tool Zvezda 1/35 armour kits, and especially their 1/48 aircraft series which are universally, good, but I won't buy anything from them which is old old tool. With Zvezda's policy of now reboxing everything in their new glossy brand associative yellow outer boxing, all I can say is thank goodness for Scalemates so people can identify the original year of tool release. A repeat of the Airfix rebranding nonsense when Airfix started reboxing everything including a lot of dross from the 1950s & 1960s in bright red boxes.
Appreciate the 'forthright' report James C. = ] Like you, I don't mind the newer tool Zvezda 1/35 armour kits, and especially their 1/48 aircraft series which are universally, good, but I won't buy anything from them which is old old tool. With Zvezda's policy of now reboxing everything in their new glossy brand associative yellow outer boxing, all I can say is thank goodness for Scalemates so people can identify the original year of tool release. A repeat of the Airfix rebranding nonsense when Airfix started reboxing everything including a lot of dross from the 1950s & 1960s in bright red boxes.
21. August 2020, 22:43
James C
Yeah, I stopped purchasing Airfix kits altogether because of that. (Italeri as well) I won't even consider their supposedly newly tooled kits either unless they are drastically reduced in price.
Kits retailed here in NZ cost generally twice as much as they do in Europe or the US presumably due to the shipping costs of stock etc.
This kit reminded me of their similar vintage T-80UD which was also originally a Dragon tooled kit.
I received that as a Xmas gift about 6 years ago, and was the only reason that I persevered and modified it to complete it, but vowed never again. Seeing this one headed in the same direction was very disappointing to say the least.
I don't mind building older kits, and/or having to use a bit of filler to clean up joins etc.
That's just modelling, and if it's in it's original boxing you accept that as being a product of it's time. What is unacceptable (to me) is passing off shit like this from the past as being something new, without making any attempt to correct the original assembly flaws... yet still charging prices equal to that of their newly tooled kits when they don't have the same quality of modern molding and engineering techniques etc.
Anyway, that's my whinge, piss and moan for the month over with
Yeah, I stopped purchasing Airfix kits altogether because of that. (Italeri as well) I won't even consider their supposedly newly tooled kits either unless they are drastically reduced in price.
Kits retailed here in NZ cost generally twice as much as they do in Europe or the US presumably due to the shipping costs of stock etc.
This kit reminded me of their similar vintage T-80UD which was also originally a Dragon tooled kit.
I received that as a Xmas gift about 6 years ago, and was the only reason that I persevered and modified it to complete it, but vowed never again. Seeing this one headed in the same direction was very disappointing to say the least.
I don't mind building older kits, and/or having to use a bit of filler to clean up joins etc.
That's just modelling, and if it's in it's original boxing you accept that as being a product of it's time. What is unacceptable (to me) is passing off shit like this from the past as being something new, without making any attempt to correct the original assembly flaws... yet still charging prices equal to that of their newly tooled kits when they don't have the same quality of modern molding and engineering techniques etc.
Anyway, that's my whinge, piss and moan for the month over with
22. August 2020, 18:23
Bigglesof266
Haha.. No you just speak the truth. Airfix pricing in AU is outrageous as well. I place the blame squarely on the single line import distro's shoulders. Before Turnbull pushed 10% GST onto all AU imports regardless of value, I used to buy Airfix from Hattons in the UK who would take off UK VAT which compensated for the international shipping and exchange rate which worked well if amortizing consignments cleverly. But Airfix squashed that refusing supply to Hattons because of High street retail Hobby shop unceasing whinging re Hattons "predatory" local pricing in the UK. Whilst Airfix's newer tools are a vast improvement, their pricing isn't. It's also just a nonsense over here. Armour is reboxed Academy, Dragon Smart Kits 2020 they ain't. Aircraft, well let's just say Eduard before the USD went 'bullistic', and I'm glad I bought my new tool Airfix Whitley V, Blenheim I & Do-17Z from Hattons. I like Soviet, Japanese and German subjects, so I'm well served by a healthy stash of Hasegawa, Tamiya, Zvezda, Eduard for air with a smattering of reboxed Hasegawa Revell or new tool Revell & predominantly Dragon for armour although Zvezda new tool opportunity buying is increasingly featuring due that import/USD situ.
Haha.. No you just speak the truth. Airfix pricing in AU is outrageous as well. I place the blame squarely on the single line import distro's shoulders. Before Turnbull pushed 10% GST onto all AU imports regardless of value, I used to buy Airfix from Hattons in the UK who would take off UK VAT which compensated for the international shipping and exchange rate which worked well if amortizing consignments cleverly. But Airfix squashed that refusing supply to Hattons because of High street retail Hobby shop unceasing whinging re Hattons "predatory" local pricing in the UK. Whilst Airfix's newer tools are a vast improvement, their pricing isn't. It's also just a nonsense over here. Armour is reboxed Academy, Dragon Smart Kits 2020 they ain't. Aircraft, well let's just say Eduard before the USD went 'bullistic', and I'm glad I bought my new tool Airfix Whitley V, Blenheim I & Do-17Z from Hattons. I like Soviet, Japanese and German subjects, so I'm well served by a healthy stash of Hasegawa, Tamiya, Zvezda, Eduard for air with a smattering of reboxed Hasegawa Revell or new tool Revell & predominantly Dragon for armour although Zvezda new tool opportunity buying is increasingly featuring due that import/USD situ.
22. August 2020, 21:31
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joe strenko
Opps sorry for the question marks....how did you accomplish such a detailed pattern?
Opps sorry for the question marks....how did you accomplish such a detailed pattern?
24. July 2020, 00:03
James C
Thanks Joe. Sorry for not replying sooner.
The camouflage was achieved by airbrushing the basic green pattern first (Over black primer) then I masked it off with thinly rolled tubes of blue-tack. I then sprayed the Dunkelgelb over the top.
After removing the blue-tack, I did a number of touch-ups to the green again free-hand.
I finished up by using assorted oils on the lower panels and recesses to give it a bit of depth.
Thanks Joe. Sorry for not replying sooner.
The camouflage was achieved by airbrushing the basic green pattern first (Over black primer) then I masked it off with thinly rolled tubes of blue-tack. I then sprayed the Dunkelgelb over the top.
After removing the blue-tack, I did a number of touch-ups to the green again free-hand.
I finished up by using assorted oils on the lower panels and recesses to give it a bit of depth.
28. July 2020, 20:11
Jos Jansen
Good tip James to first spray the green areas with the Blue-tac afterward... learned something again! By-the-way a superb model mate, love it !
Good tip James to first spray the green areas with the Blue-tac afterward... learned something again! By-the-way a superb model mate, love it !
28. July 2020, 22:04
Bigglesof266
Agree Jame's camo result was super. Just a heads up. For those who mightn't know, J's Work do two different camo scheme 1/35 Ferdinand mask sets. Search here for PPA5070 & PPA507. Another way to achieve the scheme. I've used them on other AFVs e.g. my early and late Hetzers, aircraft with complex camo patterns e.g. Su-33. They're very good, but with the caveat they do result in that harder edge look typical of a factory stencil or field brush applied scheme. The Kursk Ferdinand camo was field applied by crews using both application methods. J's Work stencils of course, come at additional cost in terms of $ and time. What James did works fine for the price of some Blu Tack and would be easier to and take less time to apply IME. Alternatively you could also use Microscale liquid Micro Mask or its ilk marketed under various brandings.
Agree Jame's camo result was super. Just a heads up. For those who mightn't know, J's Work do two different camo scheme 1/35 Ferdinand mask sets. Search here for PPA5070 & PPA507. Another way to achieve the scheme. I've used them on other AFVs e.g. my early and late Hetzers, aircraft with complex camo patterns e.g. Su-33. They're very good, but with the caveat they do result in that harder edge look typical of a factory stencil or field brush applied scheme. The Kursk Ferdinand camo was field applied by crews using both application methods. J's Work stencils of course, come at additional cost in terms of $ and time. What James did works fine for the price of some Blu Tack and would be easier to and take less time to apply IME. Alternatively you could also use Microscale liquid Micro Mask or its ilk marketed under various brandings.
28. July 2020, 23:37
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6 | 31. May 2020, 08:35
James C
Thanks guys
This is Tamiya's older tooled kit from the 70's and is WAY over scaled and when compared to their newly tooled Matilda kits... is a bit of a turd to be honest.
The AK "Caunter Scheme" (AK4030) paint set that I used was a bit disappointing in that the silver grey didn't even come close to matching the colour as indicated on the box art. The colour provided was just a slightly darker version of the "Portland Stone" with a slight greenish hue to it. For this one, I tried to darken it up a bit and add more contrast by going over the top of it with a blue-grey from Tamiya's weathering Master pastels set which largely did the trick. The rest of the colours in the set look ok though.
It is for this reason that I chose to use the RLM blue when I did the newly tooled kit.
While it too isn't correct, it was a far better and more accurate kit to build and the paint scheme looks much tidier as well.
https://ak-interactive.com/product/the-caunter-scheme-1940-41/
Thanks guys
This is Tamiya's older tooled kit from the 70's and is WAY over scaled and when compared to their newly tooled Matilda kits... is a bit of a turd to be honest.
The AK "Caunter Scheme" (AK4030) paint set that I used was a bit disappointing in that the silver grey didn't even come close to matching the colour as indicated on the box art. The colour provided was just a slightly darker version of the "Portland Stone" with a slight greenish hue to it. For this one, I tried to darken it up a bit and add more contrast by going over the top of it with a blue-grey from Tamiya's weathering Master pastels set which largely did the trick. The rest of the colours in the set look ok though.
It is for this reason that I chose to use the RLM blue when I did the newly tooled kit.
While it too isn't correct, it was a far better and more accurate kit to build and the paint scheme looks much tidier as well.
https://ak-interactive.com/product/the-caunter-scheme-1940-41/
23. June 2020, 21:12
Al
Good job despite the kit; I know exactly what you mean about the older tooled kits, I made the mistake of buying a couple on Ebay because the price was really good (compared to the newer tooled kit) . Of course I got what I paid for and life is too short to waste time on polishing turds.
Good job despite the kit; I know exactly what you mean about the older tooled kits, I made the mistake of buying a couple on Ebay because the price was really good (compared to the newer tooled kit) . Of course I got what I paid for and life is too short to waste time on polishing turds.
18. July 2020, 12:12
Neuling
Missed this one: a mistake! Very beautiful, especially your choice of colors!
Missed this one: a mistake! Very beautiful, especially your choice of colors!
18. July 2020, 17:57
June 24, 2020
13 images
A15 Crusader Mk.III (aka Cruiser Mk.VI)
7th Hussars
4th Armored Brigade, 7th Armored Division
XIII Corps, 8th Army
Nor...
Project: A15 Crusader Mk.III
4 | 31. May 2020, 07:40
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James C
Thanks Daniel, Nigel and Alexander
@ Nigel - Yeah, I completely agree mate. Tamiya are doing themselves a massive dis-service reboxing older Italeri kits. The Italeri/Tamiya M24 Chaffee kit for example was pretty bloody awful, although to be fair this Crusader kit did go together very well in comparison. But still way over priced for what it is. Their Sd.Kfz.231 (6 wheeled armored car) was also another abomination that just annoyed the hell out of me and not worth the cost of the plastic it was molded from. I've yet to build their M109 Paladin, so will be interesting to see what that's like as I have both their Vietnam and Gulf war versions.
@ Rui - I received the Thunder Models Scammel Tank Transporter kit for Xmas last year; so the plan is to possibly load this Crusader on to the trailer.
Scammell Pioneer TRMU30/TRCU.. (Thunder Model 35200, 1:35)
Thanks Daniel, Nigel and Alexander
@ Nigel - Yeah, I completely agree mate. Tamiya are doing themselves a massive dis-service reboxing older Italeri kits. The Italeri/Tamiya M24 Chaffee kit for example was pretty bloody awful, although to be fair this Crusader kit did go together very well in comparison. But still way over priced for what it is. Their Sd.Kfz.231 (6 wheeled armored car) was also another abomination that just annoyed the hell out of me and not worth the cost of the plastic it was molded from. I've yet to build their M109 Paladin, so will be interesting to see what that's like as I have both their Vietnam and Gulf war versions.
@ Rui - I received the Thunder Models Scammel Tank Transporter kit for Xmas last year; so the plan is to possibly load this Crusader on to the trailer.
Scammell Pioneer TRMU30/TRCU.. (Thunder Model 35200, 1:35)
24. June 2020, 19:20
James C
Yep. It's one of the reasons I concentrated on British armour this year... to see which one I load up on the back
Yep. It's one of the reasons I concentrated on British armour this year... to see which one I load up on the back
24. June 2020, 20:13
Rui S
Great, I see that the truck brings the trailer. I'm looking forward to see that big set, Mate.
Do you have a album of the Sd.Kfz.231 build? Why it was an abomination? I like that armored car.
Great, I see that the truck brings the trailer. I'm looking forward to see that big set, Mate.
Do you have a album of the Sd.Kfz.231 build? Why it was an abomination? I like that armored car.
24. June 2020, 20:14
James C
No I didn't bother re-shooting it as I disliked the result so much. If it had been priced more in line with other typical Italeri boxings like their Puma kit that I also did, I wouldn't of minded so much. For what its worth, the Italeri 234 Puma (8 wheel) is better than the Tamiya/Italeri 232 (6 wheel) and just a quarter of the cost! Very dishonest marketing by Tamiya.
In comparison, I found their 232 is poorly molded, the fit of that angular hull was not the best and the fit of the rear axles to the chassis was just sloppy as hell. Tamiya included a metal barrel which given it's basic shape was a bit unnecessary, as well as a standing commander figure to pose outside of the vehicle and then quadrupled the price!
I agree that it's a cool looking vehicle, and If you can find the original Italeri (2004) boxing, I'd recommend it as it includes the overhead aerial frame, but I would not recommend the Tamiya re-issue as your not getting anything for the inflated price and they did away with the aerial frame. Given the overall quality, I'd also avoid the later (and much more expensive) Italeri re-boxing as well)
I'm a fan of Tamiya engineered kits in general as you know your getting quality... even with their older kits. But your not getting that quality with these re-released Italeri kits, but your still paying Tamiya prices.
No I didn't bother re-shooting it as I disliked the result so much. If it had been priced more in line with other typical Italeri boxings like their Puma kit that I also did, I wouldn't of minded so much. For what its worth, the Italeri 234 Puma (8 wheel) is better than the Tamiya/Italeri 232 (6 wheel) and just a quarter of the cost! Very dishonest marketing by Tamiya.
In comparison, I found their 232 is poorly molded, the fit of that angular hull was not the best and the fit of the rear axles to the chassis was just sloppy as hell. Tamiya included a metal barrel which given it's basic shape was a bit unnecessary, as well as a standing commander figure to pose outside of the vehicle and then quadrupled the price!
I agree that it's a cool looking vehicle, and If you can find the original Italeri (2004) boxing, I'd recommend it as it includes the overhead aerial frame, but I would not recommend the Tamiya re-issue as your not getting anything for the inflated price and they did away with the aerial frame. Given the overall quality, I'd also avoid the later (and much more expensive) Italeri re-boxing as well)
I'm a fan of Tamiya engineered kits in general as you know your getting quality... even with their older kits. But your not getting that quality with these re-released Italeri kits, but your still paying Tamiya prices.
24. June 2020, 20:32
Rui S
I see, and I agree To pay a lot more just for a nice boxart??? Tamiya shouln't overprice it.
Italeri had an upgraded kit with PE & resin parts.
Sd.Kfz. 232 (6 Rad) (Italeri 6445, 1:35)
I see, and I agree
To pay a lot more just for a nice boxart??? Tamiya shouln't overprice it.Italeri had an upgraded kit with PE & resin parts.
Sd.Kfz. 232 (6 Rad) (Italeri 6445, 1:35)
24. June 2020, 20:42
June 23, 2020
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James C
I've got some close ups from the original album backed up somewhere. Just need to find them again.
I've got some close ups from the original album backed up somewhere. Just need to find them again.
20. June 2020, 21:15
James C
Thanks guys.
It looks better attached to the half-track with its top up in this album:
Sd.Kfz. 7 with towed 88mm Flak 37 | Album by Jim C (1:35)
Thanks guys.
It looks better attached to the half-track with its top up in this album:
Sd.Kfz. 7 with towed 88mm Flak 37 | Album by Jim C (1:35)
23. June 2020, 21:04
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James C
Thanks guys
@ Lode - Yeah, 90% of it was Tamiya's old Sd.Kfz. 7 kit from the 1970's. But it was a simple enjoyable build, and a good test bed to practice the camo pattern on. There are more recent and accurate kits of this vehicle by both Trumpeter and Dragon.
Thanks guys
@ Lode - Yeah, 90% of it was Tamiya's old Sd.Kfz. 7 kit from the 1970's. But it was a simple enjoyable build, and a good test bed to practice the camo pattern on. There are more recent and accurate kits of this vehicle by both Trumpeter and Dragon.
23. June 2020, 21:01
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James C
Thanks Rui. This one got on top of me and I did not intend it to look so beaten up.
Thanks Rui. This one got on top of me and I did not intend it to look so beaten up.
17. June 2020, 15:13
Nathan Dempsey
Nice work James. I remember selling many of these at the old hobby store. Its great to see it built up.
Nice work James. I remember selling many of these at the old hobby store. Its great to see it built up.
17. June 2020, 15:30
Lode Schildermans
Very nice weathering. It sure does look as it has some miles done
Very nice weathering. It sure does look as it has some miles done
22. June 2020, 05:25
James C
Cheers Lode... It was way too heavy handed on the weathering with this one and toned it down a LOT after this build
Cheers Lode... It was way too heavy handed on the weathering with this one and toned it down a LOT after this build
23. June 2020, 20:56
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Lode Schildermans
The russians knew how to build tanks. This one fired a lot of shells apparantly
The russians knew how to build tanks. This one fired a lot of shells apparantly
22. June 2020, 05:26
Slavo Hazucha
Nice big daddy Josif Stalin tank - been in the wars, a little rusty & itchy... Nicely done
Nice big daddy Josif Stalin tank - been in the wars, a little rusty & itchy...
Nicely done 22. June 2020, 07:22
June 20, 2020
2 | 31. May 2020, 00:08
Olivier
Why last attempt ? Are you unhappy with the outcome ? By the way what is this red thing amongst the crew in picture 1 ?
Why last attempt ? Are you unhappy with the outcome ? By the way what is this red thing amongst the crew in picture 1 ?
19. June 2020, 20:09
James C
Thanks Rui
@ Olivier - Yes, I was never happy with the final result of how the crew turned out, and overall I just didn't enjoy the process. The crew member in the second row is supposed to be eating an apple. Perhaps I should have painted it green instead. I made another attempt to do the crew figures on the Patrol boat build but I ended up just binning them.
Thanks Rui
@ Olivier - Yes, I was never happy with the final result of how the crew turned out, and overall I just didn't enjoy the process. The crew member in the second row is supposed to be eating an apple. Perhaps I should have painted it green instead. I made another attempt to do the crew figures on the Patrol boat build but I ended up just binning them.
20. June 2020, 21:14
June 17, 2020
13 images
A15 Crusader Mk.III (aka Cruiser Mk.VI)
9th Queens Royal Lancers
2nd Armored Brigade, 1st Armored Division
X Corps, 8th...
Project: A15 Crusader Mk.III
1 | 31. May 2020, 07:32
James C
Thanks Rui. I believe that this Italeri kit is still your only option, if you want to build an A15, Crusader Mk. III in 1/35 scale etc.
Thanks Rui. I believe that this Italeri kit is still your only option, if you want to build an A15, Crusader Mk. III in 1/35 scale etc.
17. June 2020, 15:16
June 9, 2020
2 | 31. May 2020, 08:11
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Slavo Hazucha
Looking very fancy basking in the NZ Sun. The top pic on the black table being my fav as usual Nice job - glad to see a full-color navy pattern nice & clean
Looking very fancy basking in the NZ Sun. The top pic on the black table being my fav as usual
Nice job - glad to see a full-color navy pattern nice & clean 7. June 2020, 08:00
Lode Schildermans
James, a flawless build, viewed from my side. The details, paints and decals are son nice that in another background set, as on a carrier, one wouldn't belive it is a scale model
James, a flawless build, viewed from my side. The details, paints and decals are son nice that in another background set, as on a carrier, one wouldn't belive it is a scale model
7. June 2020, 19:09
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M3 Grant Mk.I
Australian 2/10 Arm. Reg, 1 Arm. Div.
Narrabri NSW, May 1942
Project: M3 Grant Mk.I
2 | 31. May 2020, 07:57
Brian Eberle
Another of your builds that I like a lot. The finish on the camouflage is smart looking! Oil paints for weathering?
Another of your builds that I like a lot. The finish on the camouflage is smart looking! Oil paints for weathering?
31. May 2020, 11:56
Rui S
Another beauty from a great 1/35 collection
If I may say. Imho, i would give a mate clear coat on the sand bags.
Another beauty from a great 1/35 collection
If I may say. Imho, i would give a mate clear coat on the sand bags.
31. May 2020, 12:27
James C
Thanks Brian, Rui and Acki,
@ Brian - Yes, after applying Tamiya dark brown panel liner to all the raised details, I hit it with MiG oil brushes. Mostly "Dark Brown" and "Earth" tones.
@ Rui - Yeah it could probably do with another flat clear coat all over, as I see the turret has a bit too much reflection on it as well.
Thanks Brian, Rui and Acki,
@ Brian - Yes, after applying Tamiya dark brown panel liner to all the raised details, I hit it with MiG oil brushes. Mostly "Dark Brown" and "Earth" tones.
@ Rui - Yeah it could probably do with another flat clear coat all over, as I see the turret has a bit too much reflection on it as well.
31. May 2020, 18:54
Rui S
@Jim C, I Think metal always reflect a bit, even if painted with mat colours, but fabric for sandbags or litter doesn't, so one material would be more mate than the other. Just my two cent...;) Anyway, I think the weathering in the tank is beautifully done.
@Jim C, I Think metal always reflect a bit, even if painted with mat colours, but fabric for sandbags or litter doesn't, so one material would be more mate than the other. Just my two cent...;) Anyway, I think the weathering in the tank is beautifully done.
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Lode Schildermans
One of my favorite jet planes, and what a beauty. Thanks for it with us Jim
One of my favorite jet planes, and what a beauty. Thanks for it with us Jim
31. May 2020, 22:01
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James C
@ Oscar - Thanks mate
I too have always been intrigued by half-tracks.
To get them to sit flat, I applied a hefty dose of CA to the bottom of the road wheels and to the top of the upper idler wheel where they make contact with the tracks, and then set a flat weight on top to compress them to lie flat, and then left it for an hour or so to cure.
@ Oscar - Thanks mate
I too have always been intrigued by half-tracks.
To get them to sit flat, I applied a hefty dose of CA to the bottom of the road wheels and to the top of the upper idler wheel where they make contact with the tracks, and then set a flat weight on top to compress them to lie flat, and then left it for an hour or so to cure.
31. May 2020, 09:18
Oscar Benavent
Yes, I know it. I did it too, but over time vinyl tracks take off. It's so frustrating. There the worst plastic item to paste. Better change it for another product of good quality and best details.
Yes, I know it. I did it too, but over time vinyl tracks take off. It's so frustrating. There the worst plastic item to paste. Better change it for another product of good quality and best details.
31. May 2020, 09:37
Kerry COX
Bloody beautiful Jim.
The road tyres look exactly like they have been driven many k's away from any wet weather, but what road conditions it has been through is well represented indeed.
Great touch Mr Jim.
I like it heaps.
Bloody beautiful Jim.
The road tyres look exactly like they have been driven many k's away from any wet weather, but what road conditions it has been through is well represented indeed.
Great touch Mr Jim.
I like it heaps.
31. May 2020, 09:41
John F
Very well done, when I used to be in Navy I shot a dual mount 50 cal. The noise was deafening, can't imagine the racket from a quad must make.
Very well done, when I used to be in Navy I shot a dual mount 50 cal. The noise was deafening, can't imagine the racket from a quad must make.
31. May 2020, 09:43
Rui S
Beautiful eye cacther. Great paintjob, very well done. Realy like the amount of dust . These tracks are a problem indeed I had a similar issue on my RSO....
Beautiful eye cacther. Great paintjob, very well done. Realy like the amount of dust . These tracks are a problem indeed I had a similar issue on my RSO....
31. May 2020, 11:13
James C
Thanks Kerry, John and Rui.
It's an ancient kit, so I can forgive it for the issues with the tracks.
@ Kerry - It was supposed to represent a vehicle operated in Italy... hence the dry dirt/dust, but I can't find my prev build notes at present. I'll update it with unit info once I find them.
Thanks Kerry, John and Rui.
It's an ancient kit, so I can forgive it for the issues with the tracks.
@ Kerry - It was supposed to represent a vehicle operated in Italy... hence the dry dirt/dust, but I can't find my prev build notes at present. I'll update it with unit info once I find them.
31. May 2020, 18:44
Kerry COX
It rained in Italy during the war too James C.
Of that I am certain.
Still a stunner from where I sit.
It rained in Italy during the war too James C.
Of that I am certain.
Still a stunner from where I sit.
31. May 2020, 19:37
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Rui S
I Agree with Brian . would be nice to see some more detail photos... both kits look great and deserve it
I Agree with Brian . would be nice to see some more detail photos... both kits look great and deserve it
31. May 2020, 14:03
Treehugger
Seeing this I got an idea. I imagine it could be fun making an extra large diorama ground surface, like a desert area, and then, just use that for photos with models, that way one can just store the whole thing without the models on it in the shed or somewhere else.
Seeing this I got an idea. I imagine it could be fun making an extra large diorama ground surface, like a desert area, and then, just use that for photos with models, that way one can just store the whole thing without the models on it in the shed or somewhere else.
31. May 2020, 14:31
James C
Thanks Brian, Rui and Treehugger
@ Rui - These are all new pictures, but I was fast running out of useable natural lighting when I took them, so didn't have the time to fluff about with close ups. The original album had more close-ups, which I may re-upload at some point.
@ Treehugger - I was thinking of purchasing some of those pre-made landscape mats for doing something very similar for taking finished pictures. I don't have the skills, or display space to do diorama's unfortunately. But I do enjoy looking at other peoples displays.
Thanks Brian, Rui and Treehugger
@ Rui - These are all new pictures, but I was fast running out of useable natural lighting when I took them, so didn't have the time to fluff about with close ups. The original album had more close-ups, which I may re-upload at some point.
@ Treehugger - I was thinking of purchasing some of those pre-made landscape mats for doing something very similar for taking finished pictures. I don't have the skills, or display space to do diorama's unfortunately. But I do enjoy looking at other peoples displays.
31. May 2020, 19:05
Brian Eberle
That takes up alot of shelf space. Hopefully you have a glass enclosed place to keep them.
That takes up alot of shelf space. Hopefully you have a glass enclosed place to keep them.
31. May 2020, 19:45
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1 | 31. May 2020, 06:39
James C
Cheers Jos
It's been good to get rid of some older builds completely and re-photograph the ones I've decided to keep. Also a few new builds to add as well.
Cheers Jos
It's been good to get rid of some older builds completely and re-photograph the ones I've decided to keep. Also a few new builds to add as well.
31. May 2020, 08:03
Neuling
Looks very good! Maybe a little bit of red dust on the tracks and wheels? Interesting info on the kit.
Looks very good! Maybe a little bit of red dust on the tracks and wheels? Interesting info on the kit.
31. May 2020, 17:08
James C
Thanks mate and yeah, I think your right. The red is probably a little too red in places like the lower hull.
Thanks mate and yeah, I think your right. The red is probably a little too red in places like the lower hull.
31. May 2020, 19:15
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A12 Matilda Mk.IV
Russian 19th Tank Corps
Central sector Eastern Front
January 1942
Project: A12 Matilda II Mk.IV
1 | 31. May 2020, 08:54
2 | 31. May 2020, 07:05
Denis Savchenko
"Zvezda" has significantly improved the quality of its products over the past few years, approximately since 2015.
"Zvezda" has significantly improved the quality of its products over the past few years, approximately since 2015.
31. May 2020, 08:58
James C
Yeah, I'd have to agree with you Denis. I just finished assembling the Zvezda 1/35 Ferdinand and am currently in the process of painting it. It too was a joy to build, and every bit as good as the Tamiya 1/35 Elefant which is more the twice the price!
Yeah, I'd have to agree with you Denis. I just finished assembling the Zvezda 1/35 Ferdinand and am currently in the process of painting it. It too was a joy to build, and every bit as good as the Tamiya 1/35 Elefant which is more the twice the price!
31. May 2020, 09:03
1 | 31. May 2020, 08:20
James C
Thanks Brian and Neuling
@ Brian. Yes, a combination of Italeri Acrylic for the base coat of olive drab, followed up with Tamiya dark brown panel liner and MiG oil brushers and assorted pigments.
Thanks Brian and Neuling
@ Brian. Yes, a combination of Italeri Acrylic for the base coat of olive drab, followed up with Tamiya dark brown panel liner and MiG oil brushers and assorted pigments.
31. May 2020, 19:12
1 | 31. May 2020, 02:41
Daniel Klink
Great Stuff.. really
is that you James from new Zealand with the former Otto Sanders AVatar?
Nice to read from you again... Already missed you ...
Great Stuff.. really
is that you James from new Zealand with the former Otto Sanders AVatar?
Nice to read from you again... Already missed you ...
31. May 2020, 16:56
James C
Thanks Brian, Neuling and Daniel
@ Daniel - Yes it is mate New albums with hopefully better images of some of my better builds. I've gotten rid of most of the early stuff and builds that I wasn't happy with.
Thanks Brian, Neuling and Daniel
@ Daniel - Yes it is mate
New albums with hopefully better images of some of my better builds. I've gotten rid of most of the early stuff and builds that I wasn't happy with. 31. May 2020, 19:09
30. May 2020, 19:59
Brian Eberle
Jim, I like it. Very good! I wish the Oshkosh logo was included on the cab and mud flaps. The shape is there, but the words omitted. A copyright thing and lack of agreement between Oshkosh and Italeri? l agree, the bumper numbering scheme was off.
Jim, I like it. Very good! I wish the Oshkosh logo was included on the cab and mud flaps. The shape is there, but the words omitted. A copyright thing and lack of agreement between Oshkosh and Italeri? l agree, the bumper numbering scheme was off.
31. May 2020, 11:50
James C
Yeah, there was a lot wrong with it. A big issue I had was that the mounting brackets for the fuel tank didn't line up with the corresponding locating holes on the chassis and the engine deck appeared to be mis-shapen and slightly warped as well. Did you have similar issues with yours? The decals were also problematic in that the main set were coloured to overlay on top of a NATO paint scheme for some odd reason and the alternative decals that I used for this Gulf war scheme appeared to have been included only as an after thought. The best thing about the kit were the Def.Model resin wheels lol!
Yeah, there was a lot wrong with it. A big issue I had was that the mounting brackets for the fuel tank didn't line up with the corresponding locating holes on the chassis and the engine deck appeared to be mis-shapen and slightly warped as well. Did you have similar issues with yours? The decals were also problematic in that the main set were coloured to overlay on top of a NATO paint scheme for some odd reason and the alternative decals that I used for this Gulf war scheme appeared to have been included only as an after thought. The best thing about the kit were the Def.Model resin wheels lol!
31. May 2020, 18:41
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May 30, 2020
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Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I
Initial production, Tunisia, North Africa, December 1942
Project: Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I
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May 25, 2020
Please note that these tracks will NOT fit the older 1/35 Tamiya Matilda II kits released prior to 2009 due to those kits being over scale. However, they fit perfectly when used on Tamiya's newly tooled Matilda II that was first released in 2009.
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2 Pounder 40mm (Early Model) Gun Barrel for Matilda II Barrel for Matilda II
RB Model 1:35
35B02
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35B02
2014
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