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Title: A triple tank mega build
Post by: FokkerFodder on April 12, 2016, 04:20:44 PM

Hi all

My last post from Qatar before I head back home (Canberra)  permanently this evening… and as part of the long wind-down here I have been in the odd situation of having no family responsibilities for 3 months….  What does one do in such situations?  Work bench time of course!

So a quick post of my projects – 3 tanks in 3 months – a feat I’m sure I’ll never, ever replicate.  Lots of fun doing these – first armour models in 35 years… the Meng A7v and Takom Mk IV and Whippet.  The photos are poor as I was in a rush, but you can get the gist.  I’ll get around to doing dioramas some time.

Cheers

FF

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0022_zpshpk2bdkq.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0022_zpshpk2bdkq.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0010_zpsithx6hnv.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0010_zpsithx6hnv.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0020_zpsz2jwdc5k.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0020_zpsz2jwdc5k.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0019_zpsgwjet5em.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0019_zpsgwjet5em.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0012_zpsruriv6py.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0012_zpsruriv6py.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0011_zpslil8hhqe.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0011_zpslil8hhqe.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0009_zps7jk3aepn.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0009_zps7jk3aepn.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/Fokkerfodder/Tanks/DSC_0014_zpsft3hjr4j.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Fokkerfodder/media/Tanks/DSC_0014_zpsft3hjr4j.jpg.html)

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: Des on April 12, 2016, 04:32:18 PM

Three superbly built and painted tanks FF, three in three months is a fine effort.

Des.

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: Nigel Jackson on April 12, 2016, 04:43:58 PM

Very impressive, FF.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: Ernie on April 12, 2016, 07:32:14 PM

Amazing job on the tanks, FF!  Excellent detail and weathering!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: jknaus on April 12, 2016, 11:21:31 PM

Very very nice.
James

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: RAGIII on April 13, 2016, 12:29:35 AM

I have to agree with the others. Very well built and extremely well painted and weathered! Lovely!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: coyotemagic on April 13, 2016, 01:25:07 AM

Those are 3 truly superb tanks, FF!  Very Impressive!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: KitRookie37 on April 13, 2016, 03:32:10 PM

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Beautiful paint and weathering. BRAVO !!!!
I came to the dark side buying a Meng FT17 last week... ;D
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: Borsos on April 13, 2016, 04:51:51 PM

Wow these tanks just look awesome. Great finish! and that within three months!

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: FokkerFodder on April 17, 2016, 08:26:23 PM

Thanks everyone - and i managed to get them back with only moderate damage. Now to do up the mancave and then it's decision time.... What next on the bench? Something with a propeller and wire... Maybe a wnm eiendecker or my first resin model- a silver wings hart?

Cheers

Title: Re: A triple tank mega build
Post by: JamesAPrattIII on May 17, 2016, 07:22:22 AM

Great models only Mark IVs were painted a dark earth not a dark green. For information of German tanks see the book: The German A7V tank and captured British Mark IV tanks of WW I" it looks like you are modeling the A7V #504 Schnuck you might want to look at the camo and marking in this book.