The Cruel Lady (Meng late Achzirat)

[Guest]

Cool, I like the use of black under white to add a touch of depth, I will use this in the future. Looking nice so far

[Guest]

Looking very good, magnificent paintwork so far.


Oh! I love this kind of threads..... detailed and with excellent photos

[monica]

nice start and good progress so far,


liking this one,

[geegad]

love meng kits the detail is quality i was looking at getting this kit so i will be keeping up with your build

[Steve Brodie]

Yep quality is superb along with all the little details, defo my (new) favourite manufacturer, up there with Tamiya.

[geegad]

got the dozer cant wait to start it look forward to your next update

[Steve Brodie]

I have the meng Renault FT-17 and Bradley with full interior in the stash, but that dozer is on the hit list as well. Kids got me the trumpeter ASLAV for Father's Day, so spoilt for choice on next model to start, (after mounted SAS bust and 1/32 WW1 soldier and finished the flam panzer, need 3 weeks on my own)

[Steve Brodie]

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Today's work; painting the seat pads (semi gloss coat added) paint handles red, apply chipping and then a wash with UMW light dirt wash, removed with moist cotton bud

[Steve Brodie]

Looking very good, magnificent paintwork so far.
Oh! I love this kind of threads..... detailed and with excellent photos

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[Guest]

Nice chipping effect.


I'm really interested to see how this model will turns....

[Steve Brodie]

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Through top hatches


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Aligning rear bulkhead and side wall, making sure all true, will be removed to spray as per rest of interior


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Test fitting front drivers bulkhead


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That's all for tonight. Back to work in morning :-( so maybe not so many updates in the week but I will try :-), have to say I love this kit !!!!

[Steve Brodie]

Managed to get the sides and rear bulkhead sprayed Monday night and got the first wash on the parts last night, added walls to test fitting, and they fit superbly. Detail painting of cables and dials next;


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[Steve Brodie]

Latest updates on the 'Lady', wash added to the interior,photos of the real things show they dont stay white long;


I have 'blurred' the faces;


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[Steve Brodie]

Seats added and start of small bits and bobs, washes, wear and tear, spills, starting to look cramped in their;


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[geegad]

quality chipping the worn effect is stunning