Cromwell Mk,IV

[Guest]

Well its started to take shape and I must say I am really impressed with this Tamiya kit and think I may be converted as putting it together so far is a dream!

So pleased the wife bought me this as when I want to purchase any more Tamiya kits I can remind her of this when she starts going on about the cost of them!

Rich

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[tr1ckey66]

You're right Richard it's a fabulous kit and fits perfectly together.

Looking good so far.

Cheers

P

[Guest]

Hi Guys,

I'm back! Cant believe I have been away from the bench for so long! Things never go to plan do they! Hey - Ho time to pick up from where I left off, you never know I might have this finished by Christmas!!

Rich

[Centurion3RTR]

Hi Richard, just see this one matey and i'm glad you havn't got to the tracks. I've just finished the Centaur C.S. Mk.IV (a stuppy Cromwell lol) and i got Hobby Boss Cromwell tracks and what a joy to work with and a big differents. And you're right, it's a nice kit to build.

Have fun, John

PS, Just in case lol

Hobby Boss 1/35 Cromwell Tank Tracks # 81004

[Guest]

Thanks for the info re the tracks John, useful site. Decided this time round as its my first armour model to build straight out the box.

Since getting back into it here are a few pics of progress made, dry fitted together just to see how it looks, primed and undercoat of black.

Cheers

Rich

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[tr1ckey66]

Hi Rich

The tracks on the Tamiya kit are pretty good all you need to do is simulate the track sag. This is easily done by gluing the the top run of the track to the top of the tyres.

It's taken a little while but it's getting there!

Looking forward to seeing it complete.

Cheers

Paul

[Guest]

I have this cromwell kit and it looks good so will continue watching this build, keep up the good work.

scott

[Guest]

Progress in the making!

Well guys, made more progress. Currently in the process of fitting smaller parts now, have weathered underneath a little too, tracks are in the process of drying ready for weathering prior to fitting.

Slowly but surly getting there, started thinking about what will be my first dio now that i am getting closer to setting it up.

Thanks to a kind donation from Nobel I now have some Italeri British tank troops and a box of mini-art British armoured car crew to bring my dio to life so time to start making my mind up in how to set the scene! They will also be the first figures i have ever painted too!

Well here are a few pics to share, hopefully I got the colour okay but if not i'm still pleased so far with my first armour build.

Thanks for still watching despite GB ending

Cheers

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[Guest]

Richard the colour looks good to me, a little tip if you don't mind? mix up some dark yellow and thinner about 70% thinner 30% paint and airbrush the panel centres this gives the effect of worn olive drab paint, anywy nice progress keep those pics coming.

scott

[Guest]

Getting onto Track

Thanks for the tip Scott, will get some dark yellow and give it a go, fingers crossed!

Finally got the tracks on tonight, been messing with pigments to mess up the tracks still more to be done but getting there.

Looking forward to calling along to the Midland Expo tomorrow for an couple of hours to get some more inspiration.

Rich

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[Guest]

Richard this is giong great guns mate i do like the tracks and wheels, just right to me , also once yo've weathered most of it try mixing a bit of burnt umber and black and then chip it to give it that battle worn look, hope this helps.

scott

[Guest]

Test of Nerves!

Acquired some Tamiya Dark Yellow today at the Midland expo, really good show lots of excellent exhibits. Pitty the lighting was yellow as in a gymnasium hall, camera did not like it! The few photos I did get I will post in another forum topic.

Anyway back to the dark yellow!

Did as my good friend on here Noble suggested, thanks Scott, and here are my results, must say never having have done this before it did test my nerve, always worried to go to far. So pressure set low and had a go, and I must say I am pretty pleased with the end result, even if i do say so myself!

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[Guest]

Richard mate this is coming along nicely keep going this is turning out to be a little cracker.

Scott

[Guest]

Chipping away!

Well had a go at chipping something never done before...not sure I am happy with it though!

Do think it is probably to much? Hopefully it will tone down when decals are put on and final weathering is applied in end stages. I am also planning in putting some tarpaulin on the rear to simulate some stowage under cover.

Thanks for watching and welcome any further comments and suggestions

Cheers

Rich

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[Guest]

Looks pretty good to me Rich , if you don`t mind me saying if it was me I would add a bit more chipping and weathering around the hatches where they get a lot more wear also around the engine compartment hatches where you would get fuel and oil spillages , saying that if your happy with it then thats all that counts mate , for your 1st attempt at chipping you should be well chuffed.

Cheers

Richy