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  • A_J_Rimmer
    SMF Supporters
    • May 2024
    • 801
    • Arnold
    • North Wales

    #1

    Tamiya 1/35 Panzer II

    So as I've mentioned before, ever since I was a kid, and especially since I took up modelling again in 2010, I've wanted to get into 1/35 scale armour - I'm not sure why, it must have been all those Tamiya catalogues I read as a kid, and the 5 odd times I tried and failed to join the Army. But for some reason I've always had some form of mental block with large scale armour, where I get to a certain stage, loose interest and then bin the build.

    I've started seven kits since 2010, but I've only ever finished this one, Tamiya's cheap and cheerful Panzer II, back in about 2016. The paints are all brush-painted Humbrol enamels. The so-called 'weathering' is Humbrol sand weathering powder (and some 'rust'). I did actually apply another matt coat after these photo's were taken just to flatten down the decals. I also did box in the open bottomed boxes on the kit, and close up all the electric motor holes etc.

    Anyway, I hope you like it - I certainly think I'm going to need help when it comes to weathering my Sherman.











    Cheers!
    Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

    ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''
  • vizenz
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2024
    • 426

    #2
    That looks very good for a first tank model. The road wheels are all parallel, the track looks good and so does the rest. :thumb2:

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    • Tworrs
      SMF Supporters
      • Jan 2022
      • 1982
      • Garry
      • New Zealand

      #3
      That's a fine looking model Arnold.
      Strength isn't about what you can do, rather it's about overcoming what you thought you couldn't do.

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      • A_J_Rimmer
        SMF Supporters
        • May 2024
        • 801
        • Arnold
        • North Wales

        #4
        Originally posted by vizenz
        That looks very good for a first tank model. The road wheels are all parallel, the track looks good and so does the rest. :thumb2:
        Thanks Andreas, that's kind of you to say.

        It is a really simple kit IIRC, I did drill out the barrels and add some weight to it to help the 'sit'.

        Originally posted by Tworrs
        That's a fine looking model Arnold.
        Thanks Garry!
        Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

        ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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        • Airborne01
          • Mar 2021
          • 3999
          • Steve
          • Essex

          #5
          Nice 'first off the line' effort mate
          Steve

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          • A_J_Rimmer
            SMF Supporters
            • May 2024
            • 801
            • Arnold
            • North Wales

            #6
            Originally posted by Airborne01
            Nice 'first off the line' effort mate
            Steve
            Thanks Steve!
            Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

            ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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            • Lee Drennen
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2018
              • 7711

              #7
              Very neat and clean build Arnold.

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              • A_J_Rimmer
                SMF Supporters
                • May 2024
                • 801
                • Arnold
                • North Wales

                #8
                Originally posted by Lee Drennen
                Very neat and clean build Arnold.
                Thanks Lee!
                Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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                • Jim R
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 15734
                  • Jim
                  • Shropshire

                  #9
                  That's a great result.

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                  • A_J_Rimmer
                    SMF Supporters
                    • May 2024
                    • 801
                    • Arnold
                    • North Wales

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Jim R
                    That's a great result.
                    Thanks Jim!
                    Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                    ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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                    • JR
                      • May 2015
                      • 18273

                      #11
                      Arnold, Matron thought It looked very smart and has suggested, ordered the Committee to award you

                      Congratulations .
                      Attached Files

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                      • A_J_Rimmer
                        SMF Supporters
                        • May 2024
                        • 801
                        • Arnold
                        • North Wales

                        #12
                        Originally posted by JR
                        Arnold, Matron thought It looked very smart and has suggested, ordered the Committee to award you
                        [ATTACH alt="2020DB.jpg"]510303[/ATTACH]
                        Congratulations .
                        LOL! Thanks John, probably underserved but I'm honoured!
                        Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                        ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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