Tamiya Matilda 1/35

[Dave Jay]

I remember this kit from many moons ago and yearned after one for ages when I was a just a lad, ending up buying a Tamiya Chieftain instead because I had climbed on the turret of one outside of Bovington tank museum. I remember seeing a real Matilda there (Golden Miller I think).


I love the way you have done this model, you must be justly proud of it, I know that I would be.


Thing is now I want to build a tank now, ironically I have a chieftain in my stash (urban camo is the intended finish), going have to track (excuse the pun) down a Matilda now...........see what you've started, blast this modelling obsession :-)

[Dave Jay]

Yup! You're not the first to mention this, my main reference for the paint job was this:
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But have also seen greyer ones!

Where was this picture taken? Is it Bovington?

[grumpa]

Very nice work John, like the subtle weathering and that mat? it is on looks kinda like a fresh cut hayfield a bit Jim

[Guest]

Actually folks, I've been thinking about this faded blue malarky, whilst out walking my dawg, and I reckon it has to be a myth! Whilst I can accept that the blue would fade / bleach in intense sunlight, I cannot see how a grey-blue would get "bluer" with sunlight. Blue grey will be basically black, white with a tint of blue. The only pigment in this mixture that would be affected radically by long exposure to sunlight is the blue, white ain't gonna fade, and black might go slightly greyer after a long time, but you get the picture.

I remember this kit from many moons ago and yearned after one for ages when I was a just a lad, ending up buying a Tamiya Chieftain instead because I had climbed on the turret of one outside of Bovington tank museum. I remember seeing a real Matilda there (Golden Miller I think).
I love the way you have done this model, you must be justly proud of it, I know that I would be.


Thing is now I want to build a tank now, ironically I have a chieftain in my stash (urban camo is the intended finish), going have to track (excuse the pun) down a Matilda now...........see what you've started, blast this modelling obsession

Do it! It's a really crisp model with almost no flash or silly issues, you also get the choice of flexible tracks or styrene sections. The Caunter is a challenge, particularly over the rear deck, but with a bit of patience...!

[Guest]

Very nice work John, like the subtle weathering and that mat? it is on looks kinda like a fresh cut hayfield a bit Jim

My thoughts precisely! One day, I'll get around to making a base / diorama, one day...!

[flyjoe180]

Mission accomplished John, very nice work.

[Guest]

Beautiful pattern camo, well done, cheers

[monica]

very nice,so well done with the camo,great build,

[Guest]

Lovely, i like that John!

[Razzie43]

the blue this colour it is only that colour due to sun bleaching it , the actual colour was a blue grey

Well i didn't know and i paint my Stuart with the feeling blue i had in my head....(lucky my wife like it)


John great fine and correct colours you use here.Well done!


only one thing (don't be mad at me) just la little weathering on your decals(they look as brand new)


Razz