discussion papa 695s Tamiya 1/48 Churchill Mk VII Crocodile

[Si Benson]

And I thought panzers had a lot of wheels:surprised:

 

[Guest]

Interesting that Tamiya doesn’t provide a full length of track. On the one hand it makes sense to not supply tracks that won’t be seen, but on the other, there are lots of photos of Churchills with some or most of the track guards missing (many had the centre section removed in muddy conditions), so it has me wondering if Tamiya provides extra sections of track to cater for that?

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
By the speedy way this has gone together it must be a nice fitting kit. Si mentioned the number of wheels - cleaning up that lot must have been mind numbing :tongue-out3:
Jim

 

[Steve Jones]

Great update Ian. You will soon have this one licked. Any stowage going on?

 

[papa 695]

Great update Ian. You will soon have this one licked. Any stowage going on?

Thanks Steve, and yes I’m going to put some stowage onto this one.

 

[papa 695]

Well I’ve got the lower hull primed and painted, also the tracks. They need a little weathering now.

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Ian,
Apologies mate missed this up till now. Great work so far nice subtleties on the paint.

 

[papa 695]

Got this just about built, and all primed ready for painting.

It’s been a lovely little kit that goes together very nicely.

 

[scottie3158]

Ian,
Looking good that is coming together nicely.

 

[Steve Jones]

Blimey! Theres no stopping you Ian. Looks like you have been having a lot of fun. This hobby is a lot easier when you have a good kit to build. Great stuff :thumb2:

 

[Si Benson]

Morning Ian,
That really is some quick building!

Agree with Steve about the quality of the kit, good old Tamiya :thumb2:

 

[papa 695]

Thanks guys, this is going together very nicely. Got the main colour on now, I need to get the clear on ready for the decals. Then the tools and stowage sorted.

 

[papa 695]

Got the vast amount of decals on for this now. :rolling:

 

[Si Benson]

Very nice Ian :thumb2:

 

[adt70hk]

Ian

Apologies have trouble keeping up with everything on here so missed your updates.

Got to say it's looking very good indeed. Well done. Andrew

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice work on the decals Ian. Have you started doing a base yet?

 

[colin m]

Nice work Ian. I think I might have to try one of these wingless things one day. Although in this case, I wouldn't fancy driving around in a war with a giant fuel tank 5 foot behind me.

 

[papa 695]

Nice work on the decals Ian. Have you started doing a base yet?

Thanks Steve, no I've not started the base yet, but it won't be long before I do.

 

[papa 695]

Nice work Ian. I think I might have to try one of these wingless things one day. Although in this case, I wouldn't fancy driving around in a war with a giant fuel tank 5 foot behind me.

I know what you mean Colin. If any crew of these got caught they didn't last long.

 

[papa 695]

Got all the tools, spare tracks and ropes fitted. Now it’s time to think about the base and stowage. Then the mud and flames.