The Smythe Meister's Priest

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Nice neat work mate.

[Guest]

Must admit that my limited experience with Academy stuff,(just the 2 until now),makes me think they're pretty nice.

They are usually pretty good to build, I would agree. My main problem with Academy is accuracy, or to be more precise, their poor standards for it

[JR]

They are usually pretty good to build, I would agree. My main problem with Academy is accuracy, or to be more precise, their poor standards for it

Don't tell him that ! ,just when we have got him back on armour .

[JR]

Very nice Andy .

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy,
Nice neat work mate.

Cheers Scottie, it's the kit that makes it look like that ... I'm still a messy bugger!!

They are usually pretty good to build, I would agree. My main problem with Academy is accuracy, or to be more precise, their poor standards for it

Fair enough Jakko,I don't really mind about some inaccuracies,(as long as they're not TOO bad),and must admit that my normal mantra is," if it looks like one of those, then I'll make the best of it OOTB with painting/weathering",I will add extras,and some scratching sometimes, however generally, I'm just happy to get a model, to a finish that I think is "acceptable".

Don't tell him that ! ,just when we have got him back on armour .

... No need to worry Mr.Race.... the Armour bug is ALWAYS there,I just like to dabble in both areas these days.

[The Smythe Meister]

Ok then, not so much an update... ...More an explanation about the "base paint" being Yellow...
With the exception of the Hetzer,all of my recent Armour builds have been Olive Drab,or variants thereof,so,I decided to do this M7 as this.....

Just to please John,and a certain Mr.Dewire,I asked Cohan to grace us with his presence... it cost me a portion of fresh Spring Greens,but, grudgingly,he came down from his hammock......

After munching for a while I decided to tell him the plan... a desert scheme on a little Dio using some of this.....

Had that for ages,used it often.... but never actually in a Desert scenario!
Unfortunately,I think the constant refs to Sand and Desert must've brought unpleasant memories/experiences to the little guy,and his answer was...........
.... Oh well.... see you later mate.

[Allen Dewire]

I'm a bit late in Mr. Smiff as I was away this past weekend. Nice work so far and it's great to see Cohan getting a break away from the bench. He does look relaxed, prob a bit dis-interested in this build, as it's not a wing thingy. Drive on Andy and make us proud!!!

Prost
Allen

[yak face]

Great progress andy , despite cohans disinterest . Im a bit puzzled though , i cant work out where the wings are supposed to go ? :thinking:

[Jim R]

Looking good Andy. I've never built an Academy kit but will look out for one in the future.
Bearded Dragons are wonderful creatures. I think I mentioned it before but my daughter had 3 many years ago - Smoke, Flame and Ember.

[Guest]

Fair enough Jakko,I don't really mind about some inaccuracies,(as long as they're not TOO bad),and must admit that my normal mantra is," if it looks like one of those, then I'll make the best of it OOTB with painting/weathering",I will add extras,and some scratching sometimes, however generally, I'm just happy to get a model, to a finish that I think is "acceptable".

That’s the great thing about hobbies like this: you can make things to the standard that you are happy with, because that’s the only person you have to please For me, the kinds of inaccuracies that Academy often has means I’m not that happy with their kits and so would rather buy another kit that looks more closely like the real thing. However, others don’t see the problem and are happy with the result, so good for them

[Mickc1440]

Off to a great start Andy, that reptile is so lifelike, one of your best yet :hungry:

[The Smythe Meister]

Just a brief update..



The big gun got quite complicated,but turned out ok,so far!

... Some basic weathering there .

.. and some other bits prepared...
Now then ....

Some proper detailing under way,AND,in the hull...

Much more to do of course,but we're well on the way now. ...

Rubber Band tracks here!! .. they ain't THAT bad mind,(and I'm partial to them anyway!! . )
... Thanks for looking in,as always,
Cheers for now...

[scottie3158]

Looking good matey.

[Guest]

Nice work.

[Mini Me]

And Allen thought he was late to the party!! I too shall grace you with my presence....if it is permitted, at this "'late" stage of the build. I promise to sit in the back and try not to disturb the other guests. BTW Mr. Smiff, that M7 is looking particularly nice in the weathering department! I find the caked on mud to be extremely effective. May I inquire as to how you achieved it? :thumb2: