Oh and it's a Vickers MkVib Light Tank in New Zealand markings for North Africa.
Sean
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Gulf11
Joined: February 08, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 12:37 PM UTC
Well I finally got a model done this year. It's not my best but at least I finished it. I hope you guys like it.
Oh and it's a Vickers MkVib Light Tank in New Zealand markings for North Africa.
Sean
Oh and it's a Vickers MkVib Light Tank in New Zealand markings for North Africa.
Sean
lespauljames
Joined: January 06, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 12:53 PM UTC
i saw your title, and its spot on to what im trying to get out of!
thats a sweet build, the jerrycans look a bit clean in lieu of the rst of the build, as does the spare wheel,,
who makes this?
thats a sweet build, the jerrycans look a bit clean in lieu of the rst of the build, as does the spare wheel,,
who makes this?
Damraska
Joined: October 06, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 01:02 PM UTC
Great job and great subject. 
I would also like to know more about the model.
-Doug
I would also like to know more about the model.-Doug
Ragnar2004
Joined: February 15, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 01:15 PM UTC
Awwww Shaun, it soooooooo cute! 
But seriously. Nice build there, good work! I can feel you pain. Been working on a Dragon Pz 38t for near 8 months. That kit just beats the tar out of me some days. I think too much detail on the kits, aka too many darn small parts, are stealing the joy out of my model time. What seems to take hours to complete seemed to only take a few minutes not so long ago.
But I digress. Good work there and keep it up. Great subject there as well, it sure was nice to see.
Best,
Walter
But seriously. Nice build there, good work! I can feel you pain. Been working on a Dragon Pz 38t for near 8 months. That kit just beats the tar out of me some days. I think too much detail on the kits, aka too many darn small parts, are stealing the joy out of my model time. What seems to take hours to complete seemed to only take a few minutes not so long ago. But I digress. Good work there and keep it up. Great subject there as well, it sure was nice to see.
Best,
Walter
zemzero
Joined: May 28, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 01:16 PM UTC
Looks great Sean, did you make the tarps yourself? The folds look natural. That antenna mount looks cool too.
I like the way the piece looks, like a small robot or something. I'd like to know who makes this as well, or did you scratch a lot of it?
Thanks for sharing.
I like the way the piece looks, like a small robot or something. I'd like to know who makes this as well, or did you scratch a lot of it?
Thanks for sharing.
Plasticbattle
#003
Joined: May 14, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 02:46 PM UTC
Cool build, and also a great paintjob ... me likes a lot. Something very different as well, which is also refreshing! 
Braille
#135
Joined: August 05, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 11:01 PM UTC
Sean,
This is the first time seeing this vehicle for me . . . JUST AWESOME!!! Could you post a pic showing the other side of the vehicle?
-Eddy
This is the first time seeing this vehicle for me . . . JUST AWESOME!!! Could you post a pic showing the other side of the vehicle?
-Eddy
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 11:03 PM UTC
Very good work Sean. I'd like to see more pics too.
Gulf11
Joined: February 08, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 02:05 AM UTC
Thanks for the encouraging words. The base kit came from IMA Models of Hong Kong. Since the kit was missing a whack of hull parts I decided to build my own plus add a few bits by scratchbuilding them.
Gulf11
Joined: February 08, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 02:09 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Looks great Sean, did you make the tarps yourself? The folds look natural. That antenna mount looks cool too.
The tarps are made using Green Stuff putty. I roll it out paper thin using talc powder to keep it from sticking to the roller. It also helps with folding as if you make a mistake you can easily undo it cause the putty will not stick to itself. Once I'm happy with the look I simply brush Liquid cement all over the tarp which gets rid of the talc and any fingerprints.
The antenna mount is scratch also. I've added a pic to show it in its unpainted form.
Thanks for sharing.
Gulf11
Joined: February 08, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 02:11 AM UTC
tread_geek
Joined: March 23, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 04:02 AM UTC
Very nice build, Sean. You have nothing to be disappointed about. 
Cheers,
Jan
Cheers,
Jan
Damraska
Joined: October 06, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 03:22 PM UTC
Beautiful workmanship. Your first two pics made it look easy. The second two illustrate how hard it is to make it look easy.
For those interested in the base resin kit, here is a link to the manufacturer's website:
http://www.imaco.com.hk/kits/
-Doug
For those interested in the base resin kit, here is a link to the manufacturer's website:
http://www.imaco.com.hk/kits/
-Doug
chefchris
Joined: February 06, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 03:35 PM UTC
I second Doug's accolades...... I have always wondered what the IMA kit was like. Thanks for sharing - it looks like it was a lobour of love for such a small tank!
Chris
Chris
jjumbo
Joined: August 27, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 04:21 PM UTC
Hey Sean,
You've done a great job on your paint scheme, the scratch building looks good too.
This is one early war vehicle that I'd like to see done in plastic.
Cheers
jjumbo
You've done a great job on your paint scheme, the scratch building looks good too.
This is one early war vehicle that I'd like to see done in plastic.
Cheers
jjumbo
AlanL
Joined: August 12, 2005
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 06:08 PM UTC
Hi Sean,
A finished model is always cause for satisfaction. I enjoyed watching the build of this one and the work you put into it shows in the finished kit.
Great little vehicle.
Al
A finished model is always cause for satisfaction. I enjoyed watching the build of this one and the work you put into it shows in the finished kit.
Great little vehicle.
Al
Gulf11
Joined: February 08, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 08:03 AM UTC
The words of encouragement are much appreciated.
weathering_one
Joined: April 04, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 04:16 PM UTC
I usually don't comment on larger scale kits but this one I have to say something. You've done a beautiful job and i am jealous as I haven't completed one in a couple of years. Thank you for sharing.
Aj
Aj
DT61
Joined: September 18, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 03:31 PM UTC
Sean,
Great work my friend! Looking forward to seeing it up close.
Drive safe,
Darryl
Great work my friend! Looking forward to seeing it up close.
Drive safe,
Darryl
alewar
Joined: December 27, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 02:28 AM UTC
Well done, nice subject, excellent detail. I like and the Caunter camo too.
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
TAFFY3
Joined: January 21, 2008
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Posted: Friday, August 14, 2009 - 04:38 AM UTC
Hello Sean, Beautiful model, I would not have wanted to go to war in one of those, but I always thought it was a cool looking little tank. Al
Al
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