Well I'm getting one, that's no longer an option. Don't worry Gary I'm no competition, I've only built a few tanks so far

-Conor

Conor, As mentioned, there are two versions; Model 1956 and Model 1970. The 1956 version is usually a few bucks cheaper than the other one. I really don't know what the difference between the two kits is. I bought mine purely based on how it looks.

Im thinkin' the only substantial difference is the 70 model has a round cupola On the drivers side roof with an MG attached. I think thats about it fellas. May be some other minor differences but their pretty much identical save the round cupola.

Gary

Graplepinthing; definition: Device used by G. Boggs to hold small scratchbuilt tarps.

You didn't found it in the dictionnary?

Well after that ASU I´m ashamed to show my progress
here´s what I´ve been up to:






I´m glad I had a few bits from the Tamiya T55 and 1 mm brass
rod laying around.
See you soon all.
Paul

@ Chris loving that green & then some!! Will really make the flag colours pop out too!!

@ Gary looking so sweet I have to put my shades on even here down under!! Great looking tarp & tarp grabby holds thingy too or what ever Phil called it

@ Paul looking very cool sir, can't wait for more!!

Cheers Mike

Paul I think your progress looks really good so far. It’s a good use of the older trumpy T-55 kit. I couldn’t bring myself to using tamiya’s kit for the conversion…….too expensive.

Alex Your huey is coming along nicely. Too bad there is not a more up to date kit out there on the market.

Gary I really love the home made trap you have there. Almost looks like you used epoxy sculpt and not tissue paper.

Well here is just a small update. I’ve done some high lights and color changing using lighter and darker greens. I’ve also finish the Lebanese flag which really adds life to the kit. I’ve also made a slight change to my plans, instead of using mig’s burnt out car, I’m using accurate armour’s land rover 109.

Christopher, Very nice job just there!

Hi Chris,
Awesome looking paint job & that flag is just it & a bit, the contrasting colours look saweeet & like the blue Landy ads a whole new dimension!!

I did get the meng p/u with the as gun on it in case I wanted to add to my dio but it was going to be boring white!!

Thanks Philippe and Mike for the great comments It took me awhile to decide what color to paint the landy since most pictures I've seen were either overall tan, green, green-tan camo, and some in flat black. I think the blue will help add some life to the dio. I'm still planning to lighten is some more.

Christopher, glad to see some non-neutral colors for once. Everything is green and tan....green and tan...green and tan....

Paul, Christopher A., - Got things goin' your way i see. You been pretty busy there Chris and its all lookin' awesome! Im stalled up a bit - not feeling well and not sure whats up. Ill get back in tha swing of things in no time!

Gary

Christopher A, Looking great. I take it the Rover is blue because it is a civilian vehicle pressed into service.

Paul, I'm liking the side profile of the tank (or is it a TD?). I really thought the Hellcat turret was going to be dwarfed by the hull but I think it's looking great.

I'm fixated on my What-If project so I'm takign a break from my Somali T-34 for a bit. Plus, I'm hoping to find out what the Somali Army of the late 1970s was wearing in terms of uniforms.I've a post over in the figures section, hopefully I'll get a nibble.

Right, I've had a bit of an accident today. My car ended up up-side-down in a field. I'm fine but I'll be dropping all campaigns. I'll also need to find someone to take over my 'Replacement!' campaign.

I'll still pop in on a couple campaigns but as far as I know right now I haven't got money to be spending on plastic tanks.

Hi Chris,

So sorry to hear that is really crappy news at anytime especially at this time of year!! Very glad you are ok tho!!

That's the most important part...if you haven't already got your engima for this campaign & want to still partake, I could post you the Meng AA pick up I have, as a man being without plastic at this time of year just isn't right!!

Could take a little while to reach you tho from here, let me know if it would help

Cheers Mike

Christopher, Were all very thankful your ok. I hope you can get squared away soon and eventually get back to the bench. Take care man!

Best wishes,
Gary

Thanks a lot for the offer Mike but I can't accept. If I haven't got this squared away by July I've probably got more than just financial issues at that point. Just don't want ties to anything I can't finish on my own. And quite honestly, the car SHOULD be running and I've got no problems with driving around in a crumpled up Mini. Even then my insurance had better work with me, my family has been with them for ages and the car was paid-off so I'm not completely screwed.



EDIT: I should note that the car is about forty feet from the road, and there's about fifteen to twenty feet of field that the car flew completely over.

HOLY COW Christopher!!! I guess you were wearin' a seat belt? Man...that Cooper must be one tuff car!

Ok fellas...i finaly got back to tha bench. I have preshaded and applied 4 coats of Tamiya Nato Green. I then Highlighted with a Nato Green/Yellow Green mix about 60/40 respectively.


After 2 coats


Last 2 coats


Then highlights


Now i have some momentum ill update again this evening....maybe!

Gary

Looks great Gary, even in the primer/pre-shade.

Thanks fella! Was considering another bit lighter highlight, but im gonna call it good and move on.

Gary

Very nice Gary !! That crab-like tank is looking great !

Thanks John! She's a nasty crab...ay!

Gary

Honestly Gary, I think a a gray filter and set-up in a snow setting that would look fantastic. It looks so unconventional/futuristic I think that would account for the odd white/black 'camouflage'. I'll have to take note of that.

Gary

Painting your wheels and tracks at the same time without giving me the secret is just ain`t fair man!
I demand a sbs sent to me by e-mail asap!(please)


Magnificent job on the base coat bro. Fyi, your crappy preshade makes mine look like....the crappiest
Lovin it my friend keep it up!

Phil

Gary, I was thinking the same thing as Christopher about the primer and preshade. It gives a good idea at what a winter scheme would look like on it. I'm sounding like a broken record, but nice work on the crabby tank.