Bobs Tamiya Valentine, build 1

[BattleshipBob]

Looking good Bob, built this one myself, the tracks do fit with the track guards above the tracks on, it's a bit tight but do-able. I painted the lower hull wheels etc. before assembling them to the hull with the track guards in place, once weathered I added the fenders front & rear, then put the sand shields on.
It's a bit more of an involved build than most Tamiya kits, but you're getting there with it.:thumb2:

Excellent many thanks Graeme

[Guest]

Coming on well Bob, engine decks look interesting.

[BattleshipBob]

Coming on well Bob, engine decks look interesting.

The deck must have been a complicated mould and heavy to lift, pain under fire!

[Guest]

You shouldn’t need to lift the engine deck under fire It was also in several sections, making it easier (not “easy” ) to lift.

[Steve Jones]

Great update Bob. Nice tidy build. Keep up the great work

[Steve Brodie]

looking very nice and sci-fi from the back views

[BattleshipBob]

I have not forgotten old Val

Second coat on the tyres


Because of how close the tracks are to the fenders, i am going to paint the lower half first, then tracks. Build up the suspension, add fenders then mask off. Finally paint the top half, phew that should be enough !

[Steve Jones]

I had the same problem Bob on the A9. I had to end up forcing the tracks in to the front mudguards as it was such a tight fit. Keep up the great work my friend

[BattleshipBob]

I had the same problem Bob on the A9. I had to end up forcing the tracks in to the front mudguards as it was such a tight fit. Keep up the great work my friend

Thanks Steve, tried a dry fit and yes very tight fit

[BattleshipBob]

Prepare for a shocks, the Valentine is back! Added the link and length tracks, for some reason i have problems with them?


Now, do I add the fenders and the remaining bits then prime or leave off fenders, mask above, prime tracks etc.

[Graeme C.]

:surprised::anguished::astonished::confounded: I am surprised!
Tracks look good Bob, maybe you could prime & paint the tracks, lower hull & add the fenders & sand shields.

[BattleshipBob]

:surprised::anguished::astonished::confounded: I am surprised!
Tracks look good Bob, maybe you could prime & paint the tracks, lower hull & add the fenders & sand shields.

Thats my way of thinking too!

[Guest]

Definitely the easier way Bob, too awkward trying to paint the tracks under the fenders. I build a lot that way now, no good struggling trying to get tracks on after the upper hull is fixed .

[Lee Drennen]

Bob. Looking good nice progress

[BattleshipBob]

Definitely the easier way Bob, too awkward trying to paint the tracks under the fenders. I build a lot that way now, no good struggling trying to get tracks on after the upper hull is fixed .

Thanks John, appreciated

Bob. Looking good nice progress

Many thanks Lee