Andys Academy 1:35 Achilles Tank Destroyer

[Guest]

Well I haven't posted any builds on here for a while, so here goes with this one.

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It looks a really nice kit, several sprues sealed in bags, good looking detailing.

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Here's where I am so far, got the lower hull primed, and Interior colour down. I only did a light spraying of the interior white, to allow the primer to show through for a worn/highlighted look, it doesn't really show in the pics. Also got half the track guide wheels/suspension units assembled, 9 parts for each unit!!!!

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All comments and advice welcome,

Cheers, Andrew

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[Guest]

Interesting project Andrew.

Also interesting about the primer. On the Merlin Helicopter I have just first coated over the primer and noticed the how the patchiness of the first coat gives an interesting finish.

Laurie

[Guest]

That looks a nice kit Andrew. The open topped turret should give plenty of scope for added details.

[PaulTRose]

this will go together nice, im always impressed by Academy kits

[Guest]

I`m with Paul, I really like the Academy kits they build into hassle free builds, hope you don`t mind if I tag along Andrew

[Guest]

Looks very well, is a nice start.

Glad to see you posting some model again

[tanktrack]

iv 1 in my pile and will follow with interest

[Guest]

Thanks guys, it is a good kit, no flash or fit issues so far. Everyones welcome to tag along, but I gotta warn ya, it may be a slow build!!!!!

Cheers, Andrew

[Guest]

Hi Andrew does this kit have a fully detailed interior like the Tiger I built and the m3 I just ordered (they were both academy kits) only built 2 tanks, the Tiger and a Skoda, the Skoda was a Czech kit and did not have any internal detail, I found the internal detail one of the more enjoyable aspects as we all see the external of a tank. Will draw up a chair and watch with the rest.

[Guest]

Hi Andrew does this kit have a fully detailed interior like the Tiger I built and the m3 I just ordered (they were both academy kits) only built 2 tanks, the Tiger and a Skoda, the Skoda was a Czech kit and did not have any internal detail, I found the internal detail one of the more enjoyable aspects as we all see the external of a tank. Will draw up a chair and watch with the rest.

Yup, it has the fully detailed interior, I'll try and get some more progress pics on tomorrow to give you some idea of it!!!

Cheers, Andrew

[papa 695]

I will tag along as well andrew

[Lee W]

...and me!

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Lee

[Guest]

Thanks andrew

[monica]

yep im with the rest will tag along always nice to see some thing other than German for my side,

[Guest]

Hi Guys, a quick update, been working on the interior...

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Then, annoyingly I checked out the upper hull, and taking it out of the bag found it cracked at the front...

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...hopefully once fitted and a little filler it should look ok!!!!

Cheers, Andrew

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