discussion Si B’s-Miniart T-60 1:35

[Si Benson]

Cheers Mick,
I think this kit is value for money....indy tracks, interior and a bit of photo etch....that’s all my boxes ticked :smiling4:

 

[Guest]

Si,
Well, that is some build, just caught up and pleased I did. All the other guys have said what needs to be said :thumb2:.
Cheers, Mike.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Mr. Benson,

I had wondered where you had gone and it's good to see you back at the bench instead of sipping Pina Coladas in the garden. Nice work Buddy, really nice!!!

 

[Guest]

Tidy work Si. Proves Miniart have their moments!

 

[Fernando N]

That’s a very good looking little tank Si.:smiling:

Neat interior work, hope enough can be seen in the end.
Smart move making the tracks in that way and nice coat of paint.:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Tidy work Si. Proves Miniart have their moments!

Are you feeling ok Peter ?
John .:flushed::surprised:

 

[Steve Jones]

Outstanding Si. Really enjoyed reading through your blog. To think this is done on the kitchen table as well!! Make sure none of your breakfast gets in the running gear. :smiling5:

 

[Si Benson]

Thanks for looking in gents :thumb2:


Some progress with a small base. Still work in progress as I’m busy making the figures up.
Then I need to decide where to put them. Here be pictures









And here’s one of the chaps from a set of soviet guard by Dragon. Obviously sanding required still.



Hope to post up another update soon:smiling4:

 

[Guest]

Evening Si, very nice indeed, and the mitred join :thumb2:

Nice that you've left the engine hatch open, that detail is too good to shut away.

 

[SimonT]

Sorry, missed this one altogether until now just as it is finishing :rolling:

 

[Si Benson]

Evening Si, very nice indeed, and the mitred join :thumb2:

Nice that you've left the engine hatch open, that detail is too good to shut away.

Cheers John,
Hope my humble attempt at mitred corners meets your approval. At the time I only had my JLC razor saw so cutting them was hard work!
I got a bigger one last weekend from the model railway shop for next time...


The turret hatch will be open and the front access plate can be lifted too. I’ve created a slight bank on the base so it tips the T-60 towards the viewer. The idea being you can look into the insides better.

Sorry, missed this one altogether until now just as it is finishing :rolling:

Not to worry Mr T, I try to look in everyday but I still miss loads of great work!

 

[Guest]

All looking great to me Si :smiling3:.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Si
A nice model. Always good to have a figure and a base. Seems to "complete" things somehow.
Jim

 

[Steve Jones]

WOW! Thats lovely Si. The figure really will make the scene some thing special. Nice work on the modulation. Certainly looking the DB's mate

 

[Guest]

I "saw" this coming
Taxi

 

[Si Benson]

Is this your coat John :smiling5:

 

[Si Benson]

At least I seem to of got the lack of camo past Mr Jones unnoticed :smiling5:

 

[Guest]

Glad you liked that Si.:smiling4:
Even more impressed that you cut it by hand, I've not done that for a long long time !

 

[Guest]

Si,
Well done sir, a simple base compliments and does not take away the work you have put in on the model, again well done!
Cheers, Mike.

 

[Si Benson]

Evening all,

Barely getting much done recently, work is wearing me out and by the time I’m home I’m pooped! .

On the plus side, we have a new mechanic shadowing me that’s come fresh from the military....turns out he is ex R.E.M.E and commanded his own bulldog. Think he’s getting fed up with me asking questions about his former roll:nerd: but he’s a nice guy to work with. I’m teaching him the dark arts of EPS moulding machinery and the guy is like a sponge! So nice to work with a professional!

I digress, Anyway.....
After a quick lick of paint, ruski Chap number 1 didn’t cut the mustard so been assembling some more from the set. I’m liking the poses as they are going to be taking a rest.


I’ll get them all built and painted then decide where to set them on the base.
Again,Sorry for pants update hopefully more to show you next time :thinking: