discussion 1/35 Tamiya Chieftain...bargain basement build.

[eddiesolo]

UPDATE:

I have rusted and weathered some more, need to add clear to the front lights-these have to silvered slightly-the barrel needs to be straitened, some earth pigments to use on tracks and wheels and the board finished off. Plus other bits I may find-I tend to forget something.

Please note that this maybe the last update for a while as my father has been taken into hospital.

Si

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[Alan 45]

Brilliant mate simply superb , you could leave it like that and say complete , oh what's the saying I'm looking for? That's it

It does what it says on the tin I'm tempted to give it a great build right now but I have feeling it's not

 

[Guest]

Magnificent work Si!!

Is coming along very nice mate

My best wishes to your Father, hope all goes well and take care mate !!

Regards

Polux

 

[Guest]

I like it a lot Si, good progress.

Francesco

 

[Guest]

Coming along well Si, although the chickenpox seems to have worsened!

Hope your father is ok

Cheers

Patrick

 

[eddiesolo]

Thanks guys, glad you're liking it so far.

My Dad was in resuscitation after a series of seizures this morning, he has had strokes in the past, the last two seizures were in the ambulance. They have moved him to the High Dependency Unit and he is still semi-concious and unsure of us or his surroundings. Only time will tell, many thanks for the kind words I and my family appreciate it.

Si.

 

[eddiesolo]

UPDATE:

Have done a little bit more, added some off white to the lights (some are two clear lenses and on others the two inner lights have a red filter), also side lights done, added clear to them and the rears to give that sparkle effect, also added some green anti-reflective tint and clear to the turret scope and drivers window. Also redone the rubber track inserts in black and straightened the barrel.

The piccies are not the best as the flash is on and the camera had a fit...or I did button mashing

Si

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[Guest]

Good finish mate,

Hope your family gets well.

Martin.

 

[Lee W]

Looking good Si,

Hope your father is making good progress?

Best wishes to the family

Lee

 

[monica]

great work Si i real like this one

sorry to hear about your dad, hope he is ok and in good hands and all the best ,wishers to you and your family

 

[eddiesolo]

UPDATE:

Have added some light earth and dark earth pigments as if it has had a run around before just left awaiting to be taken inside for refurbishment. Got a tarpaulin to make to drape over one side and then the base to make.

Si

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[eddiesolo]

Thank you for the kind words on the model and about my family, appreciate it.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Now that looks better Si it's looking very realistic

 

[eddiesolo]

Now that looks better Si it's looking very realistic

Ta mate, thinking I may call this done as far as the model is concerned. If not I will be faffing forever and a day. With Harrogate next week I want this done and out of the way, so will crack on with the base and tarpaulin.

Si

 

[Guest]

nice work like the detail cry!

 

[Alan 45]

Ta mate, thinking I may call this done as far as the model is concerned. If not I will be faffing forever and a day. With Harrogate next week I want this done and out of the way, so will crack on with the base and tarpaulin.Si

Your right mate it's done and a very fine job you've done as well , I'd be proud to have done that

 

[Guest]

Looks good so far Si. Fine job

 

[eddiesolo]

UPDATE:

Have started the grassing of the board and added some grass mixed in with dark earth into the tracks.

Got some 1/35 barrels and of course the bucket, cut some material for the tarpaulin and want to try and re-create a used fire, burnt bits of wood and blackened grass around it.

Si

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[Guest]

I can smell the mulch already...

 

[Lee W]

That's looking great Si

Lee