Rick's 1/48 Airfix Warrior

[rickoshea52]

I posted the completed pictures of this in the mystery builder thread, nobody guessed correctly.

I got this a few years ago and it stalled for over a year befor I picked it up again and finished it off. I used the etched brass set for it but not all of the pieces (notably the mudflaps because I forgot). It went together really well, armour in scales bigger than 1/72 are not my usual gig and it has been a challenge to develop a new method of building.
I have some figures knocking about that are underway so I may knock a diorama together.

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[flyjoe180]

Nobody would've guessed it was yours Rick, it has no wings Nice job, a diorama would be a good idea for displaying it.

[Ian M]

Well even though you forgot the wings, you have nailed this one.
Great job. And no I would never have guessed it was you that built it in the building styles thread.

[Guest]

Nope I never guessed, although I thought it was a great build & still do!

I'd like to see a touch more weathering coz like any desert vehicle, they take a beating from windblown sand. Also a wash would add depth & make the details pop out more.

[rickoshea52]

Nope I never guessed, although I thought it was a great build & still do!

I'd like to see a touch more weathering coz like any desert vehicle, they take a beating from windblown sand. Also a wash would add depth & make the details pop out more.

I think you have a fair point there Patrick. I haven't gone with any chipping or paint erosion effects, just dust, soot and an oil spill at the fuel filler. You can't see in these pictures but the wheels and underframe have a thicker layer of dirt and dried mud. There was a lot of experimenting involved with this build and it is interesting to learn how armour subjects go together and the painting/weathering/finishing differs somewhat from aircraft.
A 1/35 scale armour subject in the future then???

[colin m]

That does look very nice.

[papa 695]

Just seen this one Rick great work

[Guest]

I think you have a fair point there Patrick. I haven't gone with any chipping or paint erosion effects, just dust, soot and an oil spill at the fuel filler. You can't see in these pictures but the wheels and underframe have a thicker layer of dirt and dried mud. There was a lot of experimenting involved with this build and it is interesting to learn how armour subjects go together and the painting/weathering/finishing differs somewhat from aircraft.
A 1/35 scale armour subject in the future then???

There's definitely a big difference between aircraft & armour building Rick. Not just in finishing & painting, but in construction too.

I bought a Tamiya Matilda a couple of days ago, & I've built it already! Couldn't say that with a similar aircraft kit in most respects

I think it's good to try both, so I'd enjoy seeing you do a 1/35 armour kit

[Steve Brodie]

Very nice, looks like it has just turned up in theatre and is ready for its first road trip. I have one of these in the stash to build, already done it in 1/35 http://www.scale-models.co.uk/thread...at-last.22303/

[rickoshea52]

There's definitely a big difference between aircraft & armour building Rick. Not just in finishing & painting, but in construction too.

I bought a Tamiya Matilda a couple of days ago, & I've built it already! Couldn't say that with a similar aircraft kit in most respects

I think it's good to try both, so I'd enjoy seeing you do a 1/35 armour kit

Well I do have Trumpeter's plough fitted Challenger in the loft but I have no time to build it for the foreseeable future.

[rickoshea52]

Very nice, looks like it has just turned up in theatre and is ready for its first road trip. I have one of these in the stash to build, already done it in 1/35 http://www.scale-models.co.uk/thread...at-last.22303/

It has been weathered, honest! But you have a point, the weathering is understated with no chipped paint or other wear and tear, just dust and mud on the wheels. I'll take some more detailed phots in due course.