Andrew's 1/35 North Africa Vignette (SimonT Tribute GB)

[adt70hk]

Hi Andrew
Just had a catch up. Very neat PE work. I think PE is something that gets easier with practice - same as most things I suppose. It certainly is very useful at adding some nice extra detail although very often some of the PE on the fret doesn't really add much. You'll find the bender very useful even if not essential. Jakko is right about the stowage set in that it's probably best to study what is most realistic.
Keep up the great work :thumb2:
Jim

Jim

Thanks for the feedback Jim. The tool was a great help and made life much easier, especially on the larger pieces but as you say I looked at a few pieces and thought what's the point. The highly realistic (NOT!!) flat chain for the rear towing pin being the most obvious case. Fortunately, I have some proper chains in the stash.

Must agree on bringing a ho-hum model into something remarkable. PaulE

Andrew looking good

Paul Lee, thanks very much for the support and feedback. Much appreciated.


Thanks again all.

ATB.

Andrew

[Fernando N]

Looking very very nice with all those etch upgrades to the venerable Tammy kit Andrew:thumb2:

[adt70hk]

Looking very very nice with all those etch upgrades to the venerable Tammy kit Andrew:thumb2:

Thanks Fernando.

Here's hoping I don't make a hash of the paint job.

And then there's the workable plastic Bronco tracks.....108 links per side...... :cold-sweat: :tired: .... Even at 1/35 there not big given how small a Pz II is....:fearful::worried::sad:

Thanks for stopping buy.

ATB.

Andrew

[Tim Marlow]

Hey Andrew, if you can cope with the etch to the standard that you have, the track links will be a doddle.

[Guest]

Jakko, coming from someone with your encyclopedic knowledge, attention to detail and skills, I'll take that as a compliment.

You are overestimating me on all counts, but thank you

[adt70hk]

Hey Andrew, if you can cope with the etch to the standard that you have, the track links will be a doddle.

Thanks Tim, although I think you overestimate my abilities! Either that or your eyes are overdue their annual check up! :smiling5:

ATB.

Andrew

[Si Benson]

Well done Andrew, I think you’ve made a great job of the etch parts and the whole build :thumb2:

I’m with Tim on the tracks, seeing how you coped with the etch i have every confidence you’ll get them together no problems :nerd:

[BattleshipBob]

Very nice Andrew. Lovely modelling!

[adt70hk]

Well done Andrew, I think you’ve made a great job of the etch parts and the whole build :thumb2:

I’m with Tim on the tracks, seeing how you coped with the etch i have every confidence you’ll get them together no problems :nerd:

Very nice Andrew. Lovely modelling!

Si, Bob

Thanks for the support much appreciated as always. To be honest it's the number of the links more than anything, not to mention the fact they're handed, so I'll have to remember to put them in the right pot after removing from the sprue.

ATB.

Andrew

[adt70hk]

Hi guys

So finally managed to get the booth and spray gun out to prime it. It looks white in the picture but actually it's grey. It's just that Vallejo grey primer is very light.

I'll have a go at doing some pre-shading next.

ATB

Andrew

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[scottie3158]

The paint looks good.

[Guest]

It's almost a shame to cover up that excellent etch work!

I still have nightmares about Vallejo primer but it looks to have gone on very nicely.

[adt70hk]

The paint looks good.

Paul - thanks very much.

It's almost a shame to cover up that excellent etch work!

I still have nightmares about Vallejo primer but it looks to have gone on very nicely.

Andy - Thanks for the compliment. It's funny I've heard many people say the same but once I got the hang of it - general newbie AB issues as much as anything - I've never had any major problems.

ATB

Andrew

[adt70hk]

Hi all

So had an extra day off as I have a lot of leave to use before the end of March.

Got some pre-shading done. Not done it much before so still learning and probably a bit heavy in places.

This probably won't get worked upon until the weekend now. :sad:

ATB.

Andrew

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[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Andrew. Nice pre-shading. looking foward to the final paint job....