discussion A13 Mk.I/Cruiser Tank Mk.III

[Guest]

Hi Neo,
Leave them, nothing wrong, self criticism is the worst thing in the world, I suffer from it all the time.
Mike.

 

[Neo]

Hi Neo,
Leave them, nothing wrong, self criticism is the worst thing in the world, I suffer from it all the time.
Mike.

Hi,Mike! I agree with you, same problem. Need to find out how to look on things simpler. Next week will move on front hull.

 

[Steve Jones]

Excellent work. To the untrained eye they are spot on. I hope the hull proves to be a little easier for you

 

[Neo]

Excellent work. To the untrained eye they are spot on. I hope the hull proves to be a little easier for you

Hello,Steve! Thank you! I hope so. The most difficult things in future to my mind are side stowage boxes and front mudguards. And probably driver's cab.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Artyom
People like Mike, Steve and yourself produce models of a standard most of us can only dream of. You strive for perfection. I think this build it superb - a real inspiration.
Jim

 

[Neo]

Hi Artyom
People like Mike, Steve and yourself produce models of a standard most of us can only dream of. You strive for perfection. I think this build it superb - a real inspiration.
Jim

Hello,Jim! Thank you! I try to do all what I can to make this model shine :smiling5: I think in future it will consist only of metal and Masterclub rivets.

 

[rtfoe]

Yes Artyom, try to leave a bit of the original plastic if you can. :smiling6:
Shaping pewter is not easy. Think of another way for the vents...perhaps two layer lamination and then smoothening the ends with putty...just a suggestion. I'm sure you'll solve it.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Neo]

Yes Artyom, try to leave a bit of the original plastic if you can. :smiling6:
Shaping pewter is not easy. Think of another way for the vents...perhaps two layer lamination and then smoothening the ends with putty...just a suggestion. I'm sure you'll solve it.

Cheers,
Richard

Greetings, Richard! Thank you for your attention! Unfortunately I didn't understand what's wrong with vents. Please,can you show it on photos with arrows.

 

[Neo]

Unfortunately, Bronco's plastic is very hard and sharp. I don't kike it at all. It is difficult to work with it. Shavings constantly appear. Because of this, it is very difficult to separate the plates in the front of the case. All time after work you shoul polish the surface. Bronco has almost completely ignored this point with plates. This is only the preparation of the front part. There is still a lot of work ahead.

 

[Neo]

Hello,friends! What can I say. Work with front hull is really fascinating and exciting. All details and plates need attention. Like this side visor of driver's cabin. It need to go upper and looks differ.I am working at this and it will take a time.
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[scottie3158]

Looking forward to see what you do with this.

 

[Neo]

Looking forward to see what you do with this.

Me too :smiling3:

 

[Neo]

After comparison I've made my version of the visor and hook. I moved them on a right place. I think they are better than Bronco variant but not ideal, of course.

 

[Steve Jones]

A lot better handle than the kit offering Neo. Wonderful attention to detail

 

[Neo]

A lot better handle than the kit offering Neo. Wonderful attention to detail

Thank you,Steve! As usual I work with every element. Hope the whole picture will be great when all come together.

 

[Road of Bones]

Hi Artyom,
Every time I encounter your work on the various forums I’ve seen you use, I am consistently delighted by the care and detail you put into all your models. Just beautiful work!
Keep it coming!
Alistair

 

[Jim R]

Hi Artyom
As always yourwork shows great skill and amazing detailing.
Jim

 

[Neo]

Alistair,Jim! Thank you friends for attention. As usual I try to improve model with all my skills. Now I am ensure that this is the most difficult model in my modelling career. When I bought Challenger from SKP model I was ready to change almost everything. With this model I wasn't. Maybe this case makes the difference.

 

[Neo]

Here is some results with front hull. All shots on macro. Much work ahead.
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[scottie3158]

Artyom,
Lovely work as always.