discussion Gecko Models 1/35 Cruiser Tank A10 Mk 1A CS

[Bigfoot57]

Final painting and assembly of the tank

Here is my finished version I chose the desert version, hence the two tyres hanging from the turret
My disappointment with this kit continued as several of the decals disintegrated which meant a compromise on some of the emblems on the turret but luckily they’re hidden mostly by the two tires that hang off the turret
The unfortunate thing is I have about another four gecko kit’s to build if they’re all like this this is gonna be a right PIA
Anyway, shots of the completed model

 

[Andy T]

I'm really surprised at the trouble you've had with this. I suppose every manufacturer has a dog of a kit but I've been really impressed with the few Gecko kits I've built, even if they were slightly overloaded with unnecessary photo etch.

I certainly had them down as a manufacturer that I'd have no hesitation in choosing again, but this build has really changed my mind!

Well done for persevering.

 

[pjgtech]

Hi Mate, well done for completing the build mate, looks like you certainly had a battle on your hands, but it turned out well.
As above like Andy, I have only built a couple of Gecko models myself, but they were all good IMHO, but I'm sure every manufacturer can have some good and some bad kits.
I would not let it put you off, as the way I see it is every time I have an issue or a problem with a kit, I usually learn something new whilst trying to resolve whatever the issue is, so new skills, new experience, etc, which all adds to the scale model builders toolkit, if you see what I mean?

 

[geegad]

Cracking work and finishing your build looks class