Challenger 1 Mk.3, Desert Storm 1991 (Tamiya)
Vladimir, Russia
Joined: November 20, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 11:11 AM UTC
Hi all!
This is the Tamiya kit built straight from the box. I make optics and separate elements of a tower and the tank case. This model was painted in modulation style with Tamiya colors and weathered with Mig's filters, pigments and oils.
Some photos of the collected models …
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… I decided to do it on a blue barrel, as in this picture. I think this will add originality.
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As the filters I use transparent varnish.
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…brown wash…
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Well and fully finished model.
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I would be happy to review!
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: June 19, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 11:26 AM UTC
Kirill,
I think you have done an outstanding job on the Challenger and I love the blue oil drum on the back.
Regards
David
'And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind.'
Maj. Michael Davis O'Donnell. Dak To, Vietnam 1970.
Reported M.I.A March 24th 1970.
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: October 16, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 11:28 AM UTC
wow, that looks fantastic!!
Michigan, United States
Joined: October 17, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 04:44 PM UTC
Kudos on the excellent build. Love the paint work! Hope mine someday becomes as nice as yours!
New York, United States
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 06:22 PM UTC
That looks great, nice detail work, paint and weathering.
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Croatia Hrvatska
Joined: November 05, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 07:53 PM UTC
great job, especially around small details
Praha, Czech Republic
Joined: April 03, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 08:23 PM UTC
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
United States
Joined: November 25, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 03:57 AM UTC
Very, very nice!
Great work there.
Correze, France
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 06:15 AM UTC
This is a very nice Challenger Kirill. The paintjob is splendid.
Congratulations
Olivier
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Napoléon
Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro
Joined: October 02, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 08:51 AM UTC
Very good work indeed!
Vladimir, Russia
Joined: November 20, 2010
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 09:25 AM UTC
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Kirill,
I think you have done an outstanding job on the Challenger and I love the blue oil drum on the back.
Regards
David
David, thank you for the evaluation of the work. The idea came spontaneously from the barrel, but I hope it made my tank spanning more original.
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wow, that looks fantastic!!
I'm glad you think so. Although now I would probably dyed it a bit differently!
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Kudos on the excellent build. Love the paint work! Hope mine someday becomes as nice as yours!
Thank you for such good words. I think you definitely will make a model that will look many times better than mine!
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That looks great, nice detail work, paint and weathering.
Joe
Thank you for the evaluation of the work!
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great job, especially around small details
Thank you! Detailing is not my merit, the manufacturer has made a very good model. I only have completed it.
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Excellent build. Very nice model. Congratulation
Thanks for rating!
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Very, very nice!
Great work there.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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This is a very nice Challenger Kirill. The paintjob is splendid.
Congratulations
Olivier
Oliver, Thank you for rating.
To be honest, I do not expect that I'll get a similar result.
Thank you, I'm really glad you so think of my work!
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: May 02, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 10:52 AM UTC
ABsolutely gobsmacked- Marvellous!
Vladimir, Russia
Joined: November 20, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 07:24 AM UTC
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ABsolutely gobsmacked- Marvellous!
I'm glad you liked my version of this model.
Kildare, Ireland
Joined: November 21, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 11:30 AM UTC
Stunning build Sir! Really top class....
Vladimir, Russia
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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 09:34 AM UTC
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Stunning build Sir! Really top class....
Thank you for your appreciation! But I think I still have to go! There are so many artists who can fill a lot to learn!
United Kingdom
Joined: July 30, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 09:30 PM UTC
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Stunning build Sir! Really top class....
Thank you for your appreciation! But I think I still have to go! There are so many artists who can fill a lot to learn!
I agree completely... an absolutely stunning build and excellent paintwork! Never really wanted to build a Challenger until I saw yours.
As a matter of interest, what changes would you make for your next build? what parts do you think could be done better. I am really struggling to see where you could improve on this model.
South Carolina, United States
Joined: January 23, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 12:13 AM UTC
Lovely job.
Keith.
AMPS Member, certified field judge & Always something on the workbench!
Vladimir, Russia
Joined: November 20, 2010
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Posted: Friday, March 16, 2012 - 08:25 AM UTC
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Stunning build Sir! Really top class....
Thank you for your appreciation! But I think I still have to go! There are so many artists who can fill a lot to learn!
I agree completely... an absolutely stunning build and excellent paintwork! Never really wanted to build a Challenger until I saw yours.
As a matter of interest, what changes would you make for your next build? what parts do you think could be done better. I am really struggling to see where you could improve on this model.
Noel, frankly, I do not expect that this model will have such a concern. The box with the model lying on a shelf for almost 2 years .... but I gathered it in one breath for 10 days.
When you start collecting this model it is impossible to stop. But it is necessary to choose only from the Challenger firmy Tamiya. My brother collected from the Challenger 2 Trumpeter firm - and his emotions were not positive.
What would I change?
Well, first of all, I would have replaced the rubber tracks of a set of metal.
Secondly, I would have worked more closely with optics. I rewrote it, and on this model, but now I would have done it differently. In the end, she would look more realistic.
And the third ... I would add the crew.
Thank you Keith!
Kuwait / لعربية
Joined: February 09, 2009
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Posted: Friday, March 16, 2012 - 08:38 AM UTC
Awesome 1st class build and photos !! love the Challenger I but also the Sherreidan - do you have a link to your build of it?
thanks
Mark
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 12:37 AM UTC
Fantastic looking Chally Kirill! great detailing and finish. I hope to use your build as I try to do the same in 72nd scale. BTW the Sheridan is just awesome as well, another one to look at and do in braille scale! Looking forward to seeing more builds from you!
Mark- Here's Kirills M551 on this site
https://armorama.kitmaker.net//features/4304HTH
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Kuwait / لعربية
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 11:28 PM UTC
Kerry - thanks for the link I enjoyed looking at that also !
cheers
Mark
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"In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance"
Joseph Stalin
United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012 - 05:03 AM UTC
I always mees up my optics, and my figure painting leaves much to be desired so I alwaays do my models "buttoned up". As for tracks, it is now a default expense to buy some Fruils for almost everything!
Thanks for the tips re Tamiya. I am going to head to my LHS this weekend and see what they have.
Vladimir, Russia
Joined: November 20, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 01:36 AM UTC
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Awesome 1st class build and photos !! love the Challenger I but also the Sherreidan - do you have a link to your build of it?
thanks
Mark
I'm glad you liked my model, Mark!
The reference to Sheridan you have already, unfortunately I did not have time to respond promptly to your posbu. Very little free time ...
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Fantastic looking Chally Kirill! great detailing and finish. I hope to use your build as I try to do the same in 72nd scale. BTW the Sheridan is just awesome as well, another one to look at and do in braille scale! Looking forward to seeing more builds from you!
Thank you for appreciating my work Kerry!
I think that you will make a great challenger to 72 scale. At least exact paint will save you!
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I always mees up my optics, and my figure painting leaves much to be desired so I alwaays do my models "buttoned up". As for tracks, it is now a default expense to buy some Fruils for almost everything!
Thanks for the tips re Tamiya. I am going to head to my LHS this weekend and see what they have.
Yes, the optics on the models of modern technology, probably the part that attracts the most attention.
From the figures I have painted everything is not smooth - I'm still just learning. Here are my first figure. He did it for tank destroyer JSU-152 in the second world war.
http://www.afv-news.com/afvforum/the-art-of-war-contest/15-mini-art-contest-berlin-spring-1945/Vladimir, Russia
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Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 11:46 PM UTC
Hello!
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