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  • AlanG
    • Dec 2008
    • 6296

    #1

    AlanG's 1/35 Tamiya Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf D (Half Track GB)

    I'm calling this one finished. I've not added all the little bits that go in the stowage or even the anti-tank launcher on the side. This one is a stripped bare kind of build. I've made some mistakes along the way and done things in the wrong order, but hey ho. The decals have silvered which is strange as i used a gloss varnish before i placed them. Maybe i needed two coats. But it is Tamiya decals after all. Not the best out there. Not sure about the European mud pigment. Looks a bit too pink for my liking. It's still looking ok though as it's only my second ever armour build (and yes i know a mirror is missing.... call it battle damage lol).

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  • Jim R
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 15650
    • Jim
    • Shropshire

    #2
    Nowt wrong with that Alan. Finished within the GB timescale as well.

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    • scottie3158
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 14198
      • Paul
      • Holbeach

      #3
      Alan, you should be well happy with that mate, it's a cracking job.

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      • AlanG
        • Dec 2008
        • 6296

        #4
        Please indulge me just two more pictures. I just had to see what it would look like

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        • scottie3158
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 14198
          • Paul
          • Holbeach

          #5
          That looks completely at home there mate and you can never have enough pictures of a great build.

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          • adt70hk
            SMF Supporters
            • Sep 2019
            • 10400

            #6
            That's turned out very well indeed Al, a great finish!

            ATB

            Andrew

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            • Allen Dewire
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2018
              • 4741
              • Allen
              • Bamberg

              #7
              Dang Skippy, that's a beautiful finish Alan!!! It's looks great on your dio base and fits right in place. Mud looks ok to my eyes too. If I may suggest one thing Sir, please tie the spare roadwheel on with something. It does look odd just hanging on air...

              Prost
              Allen
              Life's to short to be a sheep...

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              • Ian M
                Administrator
                • Dec 2008
                • 18264
                • Ian
                • Falster, Denmark

                #8
                That is well nice Al.
                Those decals, how are they finished/sealed.
                A great build and that camouflage is excellent.
                As for the European mud. Red iron rich clay, if I recall my high school geography.
                Group builds

                Bismarck

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                • yak face
                  Moderator
                  • Jun 2009
                  • 13824
                  • Tony
                  • Sheffield

                  #9
                  Great job alan , the camo is superbly done , cheers tony

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                  • AlanG
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 6296

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Ian M
                    That is well nice Al.
                    Those decals, how are they finished/sealed.
                    A great build and that camouflage is excellent.
                    As for the European mud. Red iron rich clay, if I recall my high school geography.
                    Decals were done like i always do Ian. Gloss before and after.

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                    • Tim Marlow
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 18884
                      • Tim
                      • Somerset UK

                      #11
                      Looking very good, and well at home in the greenery…..

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