1/35 armour is something I haven't tried since I was twelve, I have Trumpeter's plough fitted Challenger in the loft so should give it a go some time. I have a plan for my builds this year so it won't be any time soon.
Bowcat's Tamiya 1/35 Chieftain Mk 5
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Acrylics, although I will probably go over with an enamel wash tomorrow to pick out some of the uniform details.
The berets are dark green, although the headphones are black. The instructions called for black uniforms but I preferred the green.
The berets are dark green, although the headphones are black. The instructions called for black uniforms but I preferred the green.
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Been there mate! And even after I thought I'd scraped & sanded them all off.
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The green overalls are fine but a tankie wearing a green beret arghhh !
Standing by for friendly fire LOL
Ahh, bit of a faux pax huh? OK, I could be persuaded to paint them NATO black.
Another great build that could tempt me to the dark side.
I do like the mk1a cardboard box spray booth. I used to have one myself, a great bit of kit.
I do like the mk1a cardboard box spray booth. I used to have one myself, a great bit of kit.
Black berets, by popular demand. 
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I also had a go at some mud effects, I'm pretty pleased with my first attempt.
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I also had a go at some mud effects, I'm pretty pleased with my first attempt.
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Cheers. I went a bit heavier on the weathering than the Challenger, really just practicing new techniques, but I'm happy with it. I particularly like the effects of the streaking grime and the mud.
Completed build thread here: http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/bowcats-tamiya-1-35-chieftain-mk-v.28081/
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That looking the business Bob, nice weathering.
Thank you sir, i think I'm starting to get the hang of it.
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