discussion A13 Mk.I/Cruiser Tank Mk.III

[Neo]

Greetings,friends! After Magirus I decided to build something that I well know. British cruiser tanks is my favorite topic, so I decided to build A13. Unfortunately it is a very rare model on forums. That's why I will investigate all by myself. Fortunately we have one survived vehicle in Bovington.

This model is quite good. I don't change everything. All nuts are fuzzy. Plastic is very fragile. You need to be carefull evrytime you work with knife or drill. The instruction is incomprehensible, so I build everything in my way.

I bought some aftermarket years ago. Hull plate from Tiger Model etc. But I haven't decided yet will I substitude it or not. It is not very difficult but causes other problems with engine plate. At first look you will need to do new grills.

I started with lazy. Don't be very stricked. Some nuts are missing. Some not glued. Some places need putty. All of this will be in future stages.

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I want do something special in the rear. So one plate will be removed.

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[papa 695]

A very nice start Artyom, looking forward to seeing this develop.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great, another masterclass, stupendous.....

 

[Neo]

Ian, Tim thak you both! As always I will try to dio my best!

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Artyom, this is going to cruise with class. Already the extra nuts have been added. Looking for a comfy chair.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Neo]

Hi Artyom, this is going to cruise with class. Already the extra nuts have been added. Looking for a comfy chair.

Cheers,
Richard

More to come Richard! I hope you will like it.

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Artyom,
My chair is pulled up. Your off to a great start.

 

[adt70hk]

Artyom

As always great work!!! The big question is will this one see paint once finished?!??!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Neo]

Hi Artyom,
My chair is pulled up. Your off to a great start.

Hi,Scottie! Be patient,many interesting things will come=)

Artyom

As always great work!!! The big question is will this one see paint once finished?!??!

ATB

Andrew

Hi,Andrew! I won't promise! By the way. We have a model show in Saint-Petersburg. From this year we have contest category of vehicles without painting.

Here is the result=)))
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[Steve Jones]

A cracking choice of build for you to work your magic on Neo

Congrats on the competition win. Did you just enter one of your builds?

 

[Neo]

A cracking choice of build for you to work your magic on Neo

Congrats on the competition win. Did you just enter one of your builds?

I promosed to continue cruiser tanks topic=))

Thank you! There were 4 my models on show, but the award could be only for one. They decided it will be Mark. But I think that Cromwell is mine Mona Lisa=)))

 

[Guest]

the award could be only for one

No points system, but only one each of gold, silver and bronze? In any case, congratulations!

 

[scottie3158]

Neo,
Well done on the win it was very well deserved.

 

[adt70hk]

Artyom

Very well deserved. I know just how much work went into that!! Well done.

Andrew

 

[Neo]

No points system, but only one each of gold, silver and bronze? In any case, congratulations! :smiling3:

Unfortunately I don't know judge system. :relieved:

 

[Neo]

Andrew,Scottie. Thank you!!!

 

[Guest]

Hi,Scottie! Be patient,many interesting things will come=)


Hi,Andrew! I won't promise! By the way. We have a model show in Saint-Petersburg. From this year we have contest category of vehicles without painting.

Here is the result=)))

Hi Neo,
Well done on the Gold, much deserved.
Mike.

 

[Neo]

Some WIP. It is only half of what I want and have to do with rear. Many thing will be added later. And if you have good photos or information about moments on a first photos marked with red I will be very greatful.
Lower armor plate is missing on a tank in Bovington. And holders... Are they on hatches?

 

[Steve Jones]

Will see what I have in the library and PM you. Nice update

 

[Neo]

Will see what I have in the library and PM you. Nice update

Thank you,Steve!