Tamiya 1/35 Universal Carrier

[Guest]

That is looking bloomin' lovely Andy.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Looking good.

[Guest]

Thanks chaps.

I've had a few minor issues, mostly accidentally putting masking tape over the decals while glueing the front piece in place! Didn't go too well :smiling5: so had to change several to make sure the markings were consistent.

Getting the driver and gunner in the right position so that their arms would line up with the bodies and equipment was a wrestle too, but it hasn't come out too bad.

After a bit of detail painting I'm currently pin washing the exterior and interior (a technique I've yet to get a good grip on!) then it'll be on to a matt coat to seal everything in then start playing with the weathering pencils.

[Guest]

Hi Andy that's very good indeed :thumb2: .
Pete.

[Guest]

Thanks Pete.

[Guest]

Got carried away and did a bit of work with oils, then added some extra bits and bobs inside. (magnification showing up the faults! :unamused: )

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[yak face]

This is looking very nice Andy , I can see the problem you encountered with the figures , there’s not much room in the front cabin is there! Great work , cheers tony

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That looks very good mate.

[Guest]

Thanks chaps.

Yes Tony, a very tight squeeze. They are both staring through closed viewing ports too. The kind of thing I'd like to rectify in the future as my skills improve.

[eddiesolo]

Coming together very nice, great work Andy.

[Guest]

Thanks Si.

I have another free day tomorrow so if the oils dry overnight I might even get it finished off.

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
That is looking great. Figures look fine.
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks Jim, I'm happy enough for a first attempt.

[JR]

Andy, love the figures, in fact the whole build.
The leather jacket stands out well and the detail on the uniforms .Nice piece of work .

[Guest]

Thanks John.

It was initially meant to be a quick knock together practice build but I've really enjoyed it so gone a bit further than I originally intended.