1/72 MK 1 Male Tank -EEF

[Robert1968]

Looking good Peter, I found the tracks a bit tricky to line up and glue ( had to use ca as it did suggest to u in Emhars version. I dropped bits here and there each side before taping to secure


I'm sure you'll have no problem though. Like to see the Mk1 with the tiller wheel at the back ( probable wrong term)


Looking good so far ( good progress )


Robert

[takeslousyphotos]

Looking good Peter, I found the tracks a bit tricky to line up and glue ( had to use ca as it did suggest to u in Emhars version. I dropped bits here and there each side before taping to secure
I'm sure you'll have no problem though. Like to see the Mk1 with the tiller wheel at the back ( probable wrong term)


Looking good so far ( good progress )


Robert

Thanks Robert....... the Tiller wheels you refer to is a cable operated steering device....... It seems most of the crews took them off as they were more of a hindrance than help..... And the EEF tanks didn`t have them....... They are included in the kit but not used as it is the same kit for several versions........ If you want the parts to make them for one of your tanks you can have them.

[Robert1968]

Thanks Robert....... the Tiller wheels you refer to is a cable operated steering device....... It seems most of the crews took them off as they were more of a hindrance than help..... And the EEF tanks didn`t have them....... They are included in the kit but not used as it is the same kit for several versions........ If you want the parts to make them for one of your tanks you can have them.

Thanks Peter but the tanks I built were mk4s and the use of the rear strewing wheel was not used.


I may be on the look out for the Tamiya 1/35 Mk4 at some point as I have another dio in mind, and also the Whhippet tank ( I've heard this is a good kit )anyway apparently was not as good a tank when it entered service ( ideas good on drawing boards but not in practice )


Thanks for the offer though


Robert

[papa 695]

Nice one Peter I'm in watching this one, great start.

[grumpa]

Looking good so far Peter

[takeslousyphotos]

Nice one Peter I'm in watching this one, great start.

Thanks Ian.....Good to have you along.

[takeslousyphotos]

Looking good so far Peter

Thanks Jim...... much appreciated.

[takeslousyphotos]

Well this little fella (and is is little) is all in one piece. ........... I enjoyed putting this together. Masterbox have done a fine job on this. Lost of detail and the kit goes together superbly. The hardest part was cleaning up the two girders on the top. The only bit I screwed up on was the three vent covers on top, they were so fine that I busted two of 'em getting them off the sprue. So I made up three from an odd piece odd photo etch I had in the spares box............ tomorrow he'll see some paint .......... and then I'll make a start on the Tommies.................


.................. and Eric likes to watch while I'm modelling.

[Robert1968]

Well looks like Eric's had enough "specs off..... Snooze time!!!!


Really coming on well this Perer ( and good recovery on the vents ( nice bit of pe work


Like it


Robert

[takeslousyphotos]

I really do think I could get into this 1/72 scale. first time I've really done one......... I enjoyed it immensely.

[Guest]

Who is the calmly modeller master....?


This is looking really cool! Nice challenge weathering a small tank like that

[takeslousyphotos]

Who is the calmly modeller master....?
This is looking really cool! Nice challenge weathering a small tank like that

I'm hoping to get some chipping and rust going on as well as some "Desert induced Grime" ..... and yep, I like a challenge.

[Guest]

Coming along real well Peter,can't wait for the painting.


And Eric is gorgeous.

[takeslousyphotos]

Coming along real well Peter,can't wait for the painting.
And Eric is gorgeous.

Thanks Ralph .. Eric thinks he is rather gorgeous as well.

[takeslousyphotos]

Well it's had a couple of coats of "Khaki Brown" (looks more like "Dysentry" to me) ........... I'll let that cook off for a few days. Then I can start beating it around. I'm looking forward to the challenge of weathering and brining out the detail, rivets and stuff.












.......and the Tommies have all had an all-over coat of "Khaki Green" so I can see where they need cleaning up. There are a few mould seams and a little flash to get rid of............ Quite how I'm going to get the little buggers of those bases without damaging them (particularly the "prone" ones) is looking to be a bit difficult right now ???? If anyone has any answers to that, I'd appreciate the advice... I'm not sure how man of these I'll use in the small dio I have planned but I'll paint them all. It'll be good practice.