Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier
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Looks excellent Shaun!
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Coming along nicely Shaun.
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Many thanks for your continued interest, guys, as always it is much appreciated.
She's now all stickered up in markings of the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, which fought with considerable distinction in the Second World War, with its members winning more Victoria Crosses than any other division in the British Army during the conflict. The decals behaved very well using Microscale sol/set and there is no silvering that I can see. Post decals the model received a finish of Humbrol Matt Cote, which is my preferred matt finish - I'm not so keen on Humbrol's modern enamel paints but have kept the faith with their clear coats which, thus far, have not let me down. The matt coat was thinned with el cheapo DIY store white spirit and applied by airbrush but was not entirely dry when I took the photos although it has now dried fully with just a hint of sheen, which is the way I prefer it.
Next up will be adding accessory parts, detail painting and a bit of light weathering, although not necessarily in that order. Those pesky front track side guards/plates, whatever they are called, still don't fully match the rest of the model thanks to not having received a gloss coat prior to the matt finish - weathering will hopefully go some way to sorting them out, otherwise I'll call them replacement parts from another vehicle
Thanks for looking.
She's now all stickered up in markings of the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, which fought with considerable distinction in the Second World War, with its members winning more Victoria Crosses than any other division in the British Army during the conflict. The decals behaved very well using Microscale sol/set and there is no silvering that I can see. Post decals the model received a finish of Humbrol Matt Cote, which is my preferred matt finish - I'm not so keen on Humbrol's modern enamel paints but have kept the faith with their clear coats which, thus far, have not let me down. The matt coat was thinned with el cheapo DIY store white spirit and applied by airbrush but was not entirely dry when I took the photos although it has now dried fully with just a hint of sheen, which is the way I prefer it.
Next up will be adding accessory parts, detail painting and a bit of light weathering, although not necessarily in that order. Those pesky front track side guards/plates, whatever they are called, still don't fully match the rest of the model thanks to not having received a gloss coat prior to the matt finish - weathering will hopefully go some way to sorting them out, otherwise I'll call them replacement parts from another vehicle
Thanks for looking.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier
Looks good Shaun, but it's strange how a clear coat can alter the look of the underlying colour
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Nice progress Shaun
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Does look very good, Shaun!
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That's very smart, Shaun. Those start and serial numbers look painted on!
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All beautifully done Shaun!
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Looking good Shaun!
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That's looking very neat indeed Shaun; good work!
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Looks good to me. I wouldn't worry too much about the side guards being a slightly different shade. I quite deliberately use four shades of OD on my own builds. If anybody asks, tell them it's colour modulation.
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