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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: Chris Johnson on March 16, 2015, 01:34:08 AM

Title: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: Chris Johnson on March 16, 2015, 01:34:08 AM

After my recent Salmson project I decided to take a bit of a break from WWI aircraft. I built AFV Club's Matador Mid-production Gun Tractor in 1/35 scale as a review project for AMPS, and also as a change of pace. I made the markings myself to depict a Matador from 1st Canadian Medium Regiment in Italy during the summer of 1944. This tractor is from 'B' Troop and hauled the third gun ('C') in the troop. The model was based painted with Tamiya NATO Black and Flat Earth was misted over it. Oil washes and dry brushing followed that. After I have Accurate Armour's 5.5-inch gun built, I'll do some further weathering on both models as a unit. The resin figure that came in the kit was painted with Vallejo and Tamiya acrylics.

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/DSCN8844-72_zpstczkdcst.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/DSCN8835-72_zpshhwugsfg.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/DSCN8727-72_zpsygd60td3.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/DSCN8826-72_zpsyzek1ns5.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/030_zps4ozey9cx.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/DSCN8833-72_zpsrmjlnrro.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/DSCN8859-72_zpsmxpisas1.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/AFV%20Club%20Matador%20Mid-production/DSCN8865-72_zpsiih8cgec.jpg)

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: Alexis on March 16, 2015, 01:40:40 AM

Man that looks great Chris !  Really nice job on the figure as well .




Terri

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: Ernie on March 16, 2015, 04:54:25 AM

Gorgeous model, Chris. You never fail to impress with
your models, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 16, 2015, 06:15:43 AM

Very impressive, Chris. Not my field, but I really like what you've done.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: Des on March 16, 2015, 07:11:16 AM

Brilliant Chris, the finish on this model is superb and your figure painting skills are excellent, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: Kreston on March 16, 2015, 07:17:48 AM

Nice work Chris!

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: WarrenD on March 16, 2015, 08:04:46 AM

Beautiful figure Chris, and I love softskin vehicles as model subjects.

Warren

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: coyotemagic on March 16, 2015, 09:34:20 AM

Masterfully done, Chris!  I forgive you for being away.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: Chris Johnson on March 16, 2015, 10:43:48 PM

Thanks to you all for dropping by and posting your comments.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: lcarroll on March 17, 2015, 12:18:41 PM

   I have to add my compliments Chris. really nice work and looking forward to the "other Half" of the display and particularly the weathering.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: AFV Club Matador Gun Tractor - While I've Been Away
Post by: RAGIII on March 17, 2015, 04:55:41 PM

Chris,
Your Armor be it soft skinned or otherwise is spectacular and this one is NO EXCEPTION! One comment, I remember you saying you were not so good at figures. I beg to differ!
RAGIII