discussion Bronco Valentine "Bishop" spg

[Ian M]

Well I have been tinkering with the oils and pigments over a couple of days, and I think I better stop while I am ahead.

A great kit with loads of detail. There is a transmission and gear box as well, but I'm saving that for another valentine. An engine would of been nice!

One thing to watch out for, are the skirts. I found that I had glued the hull top to well down and the track covers where pulled down in the centers, so the side skirts where a pain to get to fit!! So glue the top deck to the hull only at the front and back!

Nuff waffle.

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Comments welcome.

Ian M

build thread here http://www.scale-models.co.uk/armoured/17971-bronco-valentine-bishop-spg-2.html#post155457

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[Guest]

Ian that is amazing! The rust staining is brilliant,love the way you worked around the rivets it looks very authentic! A very well deserved 5 stars,very nicely done Sir!!!!

 

[Guest]

A very tidy work Ian. You have done a good paint Job too.

Congrats mate!

Polux

 

[aaron]

Thats a great looking Bish Ian.

Some fantastic detail, This is definetlly on my wishlist.

 

[geegad]

thank looks superb buddy in every aspect and the pictures do it justice...once again top work big five from me

 

[spanner570]

That is one sharp, neat build Ian. Really nice.

Big 5 for sure...

Ron

 

[tanktrack]

that is well finished Ian i have a bishop mk1 in my kit and if it turns out half as good i will be happy 5+++++

steve

 

[papa 695]

Great work Ian well worth 5 stars

 

[Guest]

Top marks from me to Ian.

Andy

 

[Guest]

I like that Ian, very nicely finished off.

It's got a weird, yet pleasing shape to it

add another 5* to the collection and have a 10/10 for the rust effect alone.

ps ... about the gearbox etc, do you mean this model came with gearbox/tranny and no engine and the other in your stash has engine but no gearbox/tranny ?... how weird !! .. but will make for a very detailed next build if you can stick it all in the one model

 

[Ian M]

Thanks for the comments chaps. Most appreciated.

Colin. The Kit has the reduction and gear box, and the doors to the compartment can be opened to show it. There is no Engine in any of the kits. That is a thing that will need to be scratch built or found as an after-market item. Then there's the small problem of opening the hatches up.

Some of the kits (which are all the Mini Art kit, but there was a bit of cooperation with, Bronco, who did the Bishop) have none of the gear box things in the kit. So by saving these I can put them in a kit that does not have them. If I ever find a motor, I'll have one and do the full Monty on it.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

If I ever find a motor, I'll have one and do the full Monty on it.

looking forward to that!!!

thanks for explaining it all.

 

[mossiepilot]

Great looking tank mate, the paint job and weathering is superb.

Top work and another 5 stars for the collection.

Tony.

 

[Guest]

Nice build Ian, nicely painted and weathered, I have 2 of these in my stash(Dragon version) looking forward to starting them affter seeing your build.

Tom

 

[Gern]

Yet another ***** build that I nearly missed! That's beautiful.

Gern

 

[Guest]

Very nice looking Bishop you have there Ian. How did the kit go together? I have one in the stash

Andy

 

[Guest]

Another exceptional build Ian..paint work and detailing are spot on..5*

 

[Ian M]

Thanks Jim, Andy.

Its a great little kit and goes together very well. As I pointed out the only real thing to watch for is fixing the top to the hull. it only needs to contact at the ends. If you clamp it mid way, you'll bend the top deck and the skirts will not line up. Not a kit issue just a bad from my side.

Ian M

 

[tr1ckey66]

This turned out beautifully. Worth having the flu to complete it!

Nothing much to add to what the guys have already said.

Great kit, perfect build and 5 stars for sure.

paul

 

[eddiesolo]

I love this, not overdone yet powerful painting with great highlights. Great Dio, well done.

Si