Tamiya British Universal Carrier

[spock1701]

Hi guys, and welcome to a new build thread.

This is the Tamiya 1/35 British Universal Carrier kit.



It has more sprues than I was expecting given the size of the box, but there are several. The kit includes 5 figures, two for Europe and two for North Africa, whichever the modeler wants to use. I will be building this kit as a European Theatre vehicle without any figures. The figs will go to the growing spares box.



I started the build last night and did the first few steps.

The hull bottom:



The engine cover:




The front bulkhead:



The next update will be at least a week in coming, so hang on.

Until then, good night and good luck.

[chalkyw]

Looking forward to seeing this as I've just posted my effort with this kit in the 'Land Gallery'http://www.intscalemodeller.com/viewtop ... 46&t=18546 so would love to see what you do with it.

Cheers
Chalky

[Augustus]

I'll be with you for the update next week as I nearly bought this and it's still on my wanted list.

[HIghAltitudeScale]

Good work so far keep going!

[digger303]

I have started this one, so am watching with much interest.

[InitialProduction1]

I posted a comment and it's gone? Anyway do you know if this kits been up dated? There I hope this one stays. Again Nice start.

[Kevthemodeller]

I'm thinking of building one of these, I'm going to watch this with interest.

[spock1701]

Hi guys, and welcome to a long-overdue update.

My deepest apologies to those of you who posted with encouragement, but life got in the way of my posting this until now.

The model finished:







The model base painted in Vallejo Air Dark Green with some detail painting:

[Madmattmodels89]

Looking good mate and glad to see you back at the bench and the forum!

[SteveAFV]

Ooo I might have a go at this one too.

[SteveAFV]

I posted a comment and it's gone? Anyway do you know if this kits been up dated? There I hope this one stays. Again Nice start.

From the cover its this one https://www.scalemates.com/kits/123137- ... rier-mk-ii from 1994.

2001 version is https://www.scalemates.com/kits/133188- ... rier-mk-ii with new parts. But sounds like only different figures in "tense" poses rather than relaxed in 35175

[chalkyw]

I posted a comment and it's gone? Anyway do you know if this kits been up dated? There I hope this one stays. Again Nice start.

From the cover its this one https://www.scalemates.com/kits/123137- ... rier-mk-ii from 1994.

2001 version is https://www.scalemates.com/kits/133188- ... rier-mk-ii with new parts. But sounds like only different figures in "tense" poses rather than relaxed in 35175

I've built both versions recently and the only difference I could tell between them were the figures as you say

[spock1701]

Hi guys, quick update here.

I finished the detail painting (including the rubber wheel rims) so I slapped on a gloss coat with my new Paasche Talon, which I bought Monday after my Neo broke.

I also painted and glossed the three Bren machine guns.

[chalkyw]

Very neat Spock ......I think more people should give this kit a go as it makes a cracking looking vehicle

[d6mst0]

Very nice work, looking forward to see how it looks with decals and such. I have this kit and along with a storage set. I may give it a go now that I finished my Jagdpanther.

[InitialProduction1]

Very good looking spock1701. I'm trying to learn everything about British equipment. And I'll say, it ain't easy. Lol.

[privatepete]

Hi looking good, I have just ordered one so your in trouble with you know who ,will be watching this one,good luck.

[SteveAFV]

Nice. I think this is one where the interior and figures really make it come alive. What are your plans? Dio?

Ok ok I have to ask how you are so neat with the tools painting? Even with a 0/5 brush and magnification I get it everywhere at 1:48 scale. Tips?

[spock1701]

Nice. I think this is one where the interior and figures really make it come alive. What are your plans? Dio?

Ok ok I have to ask how you are so neat with the tools painting? Even with a 0/5 brush and magnification I get it everywhere at 1:48 scale. Tips?

Well, thank you for your kind words. I think part of the problem is that you are working with smaller tools at 1/48 scale. Additionally, what you see in the pictures is very far from the original product. I generally spend quite a bit of time touching up various places on the tools, so I wouldn't say I'm particularly neat right off the bat.

And I'm not sure what I'll do with this kit. Maybe save it for a later dio with some more stuff to fill the space.

[SteveAFV]

I shall have to practice more...

[spock1701]

Hi guys, and welcome back.

Decals are on, and so is the Ultimate Dark Dirt wash. Great stuff.

[Augustus]

The Ultimate wash has really helped to bring out all your details, great job. How long did you leave the wash on before clean up?

[InitialProduction1]

Really nice spock1701

[spock1701]

The Ultimate wash has really helped to bring out all your details, great job. How long did you leave the wash on before clean up?

I've been having some problems brushing on the Ultimate wash, it never seems to stay where I put it. Airbrushing it works best for me. I sprayed it on and then left it for about an hour, and then wiped it off with some moist and some dry q-tips. I find that dry q-tips are better for large flat surfaces so not all of the wash gets wiped off.

[chalkyw]

NIce to see this one moving again Spock

[spock1701]

NIce to see this one moving again Spock

Thanks, chalky. I warn you, though, it may be a while until the next update. I'm in a new program this year at school and the homework is insane.

[Vleugelmoer]

Looking sweet

[spock1701]

Hello, hello, all. It feels good to be back on the forum.

This is my first post in several months, as homework has been brutal and I barely have time to think anymore. The Universal Carrier is now finished. I would have liked to do it more step-by-step but there wasn't really enough time, so I only have pictures of the finished product and not the parts in between.

I hope you like it, and know that I welcome any and all feedback.

[privatepete]

Very nice build, paint and weathering well done
Pete

[digger303]

I'm further behind than you are, not having done anything to mine and yours is looking so good. I think some of these institutions and teachers load students up with way too much so much so that it becomes counter productive. We all need that down time to sort out what we have just done or learnt.

[Kevthemodeller]

Great build mate

[Gauzer]

Very nice, always like the Bren Carrier ever since I drove around in one on my holidays back when there was only 3 channels and they were all black and white.

IMO one thing that would make it even better would be a dark brown wash on the rifles and bren gun wood.

[spock1701]

IMO one thing that would make it even better would be a dark brown wash on the rifles and bren gun wood.

That's a good idea. I'll try it out, thanks

[spock1701]

Hi fellas.

Just a quick note here.

The final pictures are up (finally) and can be viewed at this location: viewtopic.php?f=46&t=21562

Thanks very much for your support.