Tamiya 1/48 challenger 2

[Steve Brodie]

locking very nice

[Waspie]

I’m jealous, all that work you’ve achieved, I’m still waiting to recommence mine!!
Nice job. :thumb2: :smiling4:

[Andy T]

Thanks again everyone.

There's a lot less parts to throw together on this version Doug. :smiling5:

[Mickc1440]

Great work Andy, I built a 1/35 version which was one of my first ever super detailed builds, it’s a great looking tank

[Andy T]

Thanks Mick.

Well I got some primer on this afternoon and started painting the tracks



Then I started to paint the wheels but realised the colour I have is a mile out. Even for me that isn't too bothered about accuracy it just won't do



Looked okay on the lid of the bottle guvnor!

I've ordered a couple of paints but doubt they'll be here by the weekend so will put this to one side for a bit.

[Andy T]

The paints arrived for this so did a couple of test blobs. Mr color deck tan & sandy yellow, real colours rc040 light stone.



I ended up plumping for the real colours. It's come out a bit yellow in the pictures but I'm happy with it IRL.








This is the first time I've used the real colours and I'm impressed. It reduced nicely with my usual mr color leveling thinner and sprayed very well. Definitely a range I'll use again if I need a colour I can't get in my normal line.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
paint is looking very nice in deed.

[Andy T]

Thanks mate. I'll let it sit overnight then crack on with some of the details.

[adt70hk]

Well that's come on quickly and looking very good already!

[Andy T]

Thanks Andrew.

3 builds on the go is definitely a record for me. I'm enjoying this one so much that the diorama is falling behind though

[Jim R]

Looks fine Andy. Lacquers do seem to spray nicely.

[Waspie]

Thanks again everyone.

There's a lot less parts to throw together on this version Doug. :smiling5:

Restarted mine today after a wait for new glasses. After some 16 minuscule handles, PE windscreen wipers about 3mm long and less than a mil wide on the drivers viewing port it tested my new specs no end.
Your making good progress I see. :thumb2:

[Andy T]

After finishing the Ki-61 I've jumped back onto this. A pin wash and a bit of detail painting has been done, the decals were added, then it's been given a coat of satin varnish. Running gear & tracks are now glued in place but the upper hull & side skirts are still dry fitted.







A note to anyone that builds this in the future - I was having a hell of a job getting the turret to go on but simply scraping the paint from the mounting ring had it fitting perfectly again. Shows how tight the tolerances are!

[Guest]

I was going to ask for a seat, but seeing how quickly your done this I'll just stand . Very nice indeed mate .

[Waspie]

After finishing the Ki-61 I've jumped back onto this. A pin wash and a bit of detail painting has been done, the decals were added, then it's been given a coat of satin varnish. Running gear & tracks are now glued in place but the upper hull & side skirts are still dry fitted.

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A note to anyone that builds this in the future - I was having a hell of a job getting the turret to go on but simply scraping the paint from the mounting ring had it fitting perfectly again. Shows how tight the tolerances are!

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Some going Andy. Nice work too. Mine is still WIP I'm afraid. SWIMBO has me running ragged this week. So no bench time at all!!
I had similar problem fitting the turret. I cured mine by filing the tag on the turret that slots into the hull cut outs. Probably only a thou or two but it makes a difference!!