Miniart 1/35 Mk.III Valentine II

[Guest]

I agree about the over engineering so long as it is build able then that's good enough for me. What worries me more is the way people are raving about the snap together Bandi (spelling?) Star Wars kits. Some are saying that this is the way all kit makers should go.


That being the case, we could build a virtually pre painted 1/35 AFV or a 1/48 aircraft in an afternoon.


Where is the fun in that? Might as well just collect diecast models.

[Guest]

I agree about the over engineering so long as it is build able then that's good enough for me. What worries me more is the way people are raving about the snap together Bandi (spelling?) Star Wars kits. Some are saying that this is the way all kit makers should go.
That being the case, we could build a virtually pre painted 1/35 AFV or a 1/48 aircraft in an afternoon.


Where is the fun in that? Might as well just collect diecast models.

I agree with you, one thing is the models and other toys, even if they are pretty well done. Fortunately, there models for all the tastes and abilities (and prices, lol)

[Guest]

I agree about the over engineering so long as it is build able then that's good enough for me. What worries me more is the way people are raving about the snap together Bandi (spelling?) Star Wars kits. Some are saying that this is the way all kit makers should go.
That being the case, we could build a virtually pre painted 1/35 AFV or a 1/48 aircraft in an afternoon.


Where is the fun in that? Might as well just collect diecast models.

Easy build or snap fit kits are a great way to get kids involved in model making, but us big boys want big boys toys!

[Guest]

Looks great so far mate!

[Guest]

Nice start Graham will be following this.

[Robert1968]

I think over-engineering is how many manufacturers are going these days Graham - Dragon, Meng, Broncos, Takom... soon we'll need a masters degree from MIT to build a kit!

Think with the more detailed kits to show more info of the internal structure gives us more posing this to show what we can turn them into with dios etc ( making the grey matter work more....... Time for a snooze!!!!

[Guest]

Nice work Graham,will be watching.

[Guest]

Cheers Ralph, good to see you are still modelling

[Robert1968]

This looks like a nice kit and the build so far looks very detailed. I've never built a Valentine before so I'll be watching in case I can pick one up.


That radio detail in the turret looks really nice.


I'm onboard if there's any room left


Robert

[papa 695]

Just seen this one Graham so I've just pulled up my chair

[Guest]

Plenty of room Robert and Ian, anyone brought beers? . The radio is even nicer when the photo etch guard frame goes on.

[Ian M]

Hi Graham. Long time no see.

[Guest]

It is indeed Ian, hope you are well mate

[Guest]

Managed a bit of time at the bench today so I continued on with the seemingly never ending Valentine.


Loads of parts again to build up the gorgeously detailed suspension. Pity it is wrong and so slated in the modelling forums, the large wheels are 1mm too small and the spacing of the wheels is slightly too big.


Do I care? Not one jot. I don't, and never will, enter into competitions so as long as it looks like a Valentine when completed I will be happy.


None of the wheels are glued on as it all pivots at the moment and I need to ensure alignment befor fixing in place. I love the drive wheels with the external finned brake drums.






Front and rear hull plates are now on and a bit more work on the turret. The turret top is not glued on yet as I have to paint the inside first. I have also put a dummy bulkhead in behind the turret as I didn't want the void to be visible through the large hatch.






There is something almost prehistoric about this lovey tank especially the back end.






Just a few more bits, then the tracks and it's time for primer.

[Guest]

I'm along for the ride on this one nice start Graham.