Airfix "Infantry Tank MkII Matilda" 1/72
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Airfix "Infantry Tank MkII Matilda" 1/72
Box and sprue shots (already painted the roller wheels on sprue)
Minimal flash ....yippeeeee !!!!!
Will be building this OOB, i quite fancy going for the Australian colour scheme instead of the "normal" triple colour British version...... just to be a bit different.
The Aussie scheme is just a plain Khaki drab though ........ we'll see how it goes.
Minimal flash ....yippeeeee !!!!!
Will be building this OOB, i quite fancy going for the Australian colour scheme instead of the "normal" triple colour British version...... just to be a bit different.
The Aussie scheme is just a plain Khaki drab though ........ we'll see how it goes.
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Re: Airfix "Infantry Tank MkII Matilda" 1/72
Man you have to say somebody in the British Army was really inventive. That paint job is something you definitely don't see every day.
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Often wondered what this kit was like so I'm with you all the way Colin. I fancy getting it with the hedgehog!!
No.... it's 'off the wall'!!!
No.... it's 'off the wall'!!!
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Re: Airfix "Infantry Tank MkII Matilda" 1/72
JohnJ wrote:Man you have to say somebody in the British Army was really inventive. That paint job is something you definitely don't see every day.
Right. That's cool, looks like it would be harder to spot !
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Re: Airfix "Infantry Tank MkII Matilda" 1/72
thanks guys.
For Als' benefit mainly i'll pop the destruction part up that correlates with each step, should give you an idea whats what.
progress today, not much but it's an F1 weekend :)
wheel assembly was fiddly as the fit was quite bad, had to trim off (and thin down) a bit of plastic (not flash) so it went together reasonably straight.
painted the inside roughly as it would have been difficult when together. it'll be having a stone colour overpainted for the camo pattern.
The main body went together very well, really didn't even need clamping as you see here (but have done out of habit).
For Als' benefit mainly i'll pop the destruction part up that correlates with each step, should give you an idea whats what.
progress today, not much but it's an F1 weekend :)
wheel assembly was fiddly as the fit was quite bad, had to trim off (and thin down) a bit of plastic (not flash) so it went together reasonably straight.
painted the inside roughly as it would have been difficult when together. it'll be having a stone colour overpainted for the camo pattern.
The main body went together very well, really didn't even need clamping as you see here (but have done out of habit).
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Re: Airfix "Infantry Tank MkII Matilda" 1/72
Coming along nice Colin.
Thanks for the walk through!!
Thanks for the walk through!!
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Re: Airfix "Infantry Tank MkII Matilda" 1/72
In real life the thing was so small! I'm not sure that stonewall paint is attractive, but since it was done at least once, why not do it.
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You're right Ron, it's not the most attractive or complicated of camo patterns but i'm one that like to build things that aren't the "norm"
The turret, a few fiddly bits, no majour trimming though, very little flash indeed, just a few areas to trim now its together (like the turret hinges), the detail is very well reproduced.
The detail on this little model stands up to a nice and liberal "slapped on" (as it would be) base coat.
i have to say i'm pleasantly surprised.
again, just a few areas needing tidying up before a thinner top coat is applied.
The turret, a few fiddly bits, no majour trimming though, very little flash indeed, just a few areas to trim now its together (like the turret hinges), the detail is very well reproduced.
The detail on this little model stands up to a nice and liberal "slapped on" (as it would be) base coat.
i have to say i'm pleasantly surprised.
again, just a few areas needing tidying up before a thinner top coat is applied.
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Just these bits to get together now before weathering and detailing, the exhaust system is painted in revell rust with a bit of bi-carb blown on for texture.
The tools aren't too badly detailed when picked out, look better to the eye.
started the weathering and painting on the tracks, simple matt black with a dark brown wash and some bi-carb blown on that will soak up the next lighter brown wash they get before being attached.
The tools aren't too badly detailed when picked out, look better to the eye.
started the weathering and painting on the tracks, simple matt black with a dark brown wash and some bi-carb blown on that will soak up the next lighter brown wash they get before being attached.
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Looks good and getting lines looking right is d*mned hard. So far, so great!
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OK thanks guys,
Now for the top, the turret and the other side....... Oh woe is me lol.
Now for the top, the turret and the other side....... Oh woe is me lol.
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Well in between MOT'ing the car and the white canine furball at the vets i just got on and did it, so there's no further "in progress" piccies.
preview .....
Completed jobbie here.
https://skidsplace.forumotion.com/t1841-airfix-infantry-tank-mkii-matilda-1-72#19934
preview .....
Completed jobbie here.
https://skidsplace.forumotion.com/t1841-airfix-infantry-tank-mkii-matilda-1-72#19934
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