Okay, I'm in...maybe.

[ForbesHutton]

So, I haven't done any modelling in the last 18 months, which coincidences with Talla's arrival. Now that she's willing to go without constant attention I can probably get some modelling done. The culprit:


I just ordered some kits for the build, hopefully they arrive soon enough to allow me to finish before the end date:


and



to which I'll add some sand and camo nets.

I'll do the usual sprue shots when they arrive.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Lovely dog, good start
I am sure she would be willing to help weather the model for you....drool and teeth

Hoping you find some time man

[RangerNeil]

You are lucky!! We've had Maggie with us for over 2 years and she STILL can't be left alone...
Thankfully she leaves the models alone.

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(The arm of the sofa is the rest of 31 Kg of Greyhound launching herself off. Forget claws -she has talons!!)

[Stokesy44]

Lovely dog and a cracking looking kit (and extras)

[digger303]

So, I haven't done any modelling in the last 18 months, which coincidences with Talla's arrival. Now that she's willing to go without constant attention I can probably get some modelling done. The culprit:


I just ordered some kits for the build, hopefully they arrive soon enough to allow me to finish before the end date:


and



to which I'll add some sand and camo nets.

I'll do the usual sprue shots when they arrive.

Come on fess up you love her so much your always fussing around her......that's why no modeling gets done

[BigWall]

Beautiful dog! It looks like it's going to be a cool build as well!

[Tomcat64]

Lovely pic of Talla - and a great classic kit from Tamiya too.

Hope you manage to find the time to put it all together

[ForbesHutton]

One from China and one from Japan, they arrived a couple of days apart.















I've ordered some sand channels and am looking for 25 pounder ammo/shells that won't break the bank.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Awesome work. Keep at it

[ForbesHutton]

I started with the gun, that way I can also do the figures (gunner and loader) that need to fit the gun if I get bored with the vehicle and want to do the figures for a break.
I went with the muzzle brake, which it turns out was introduced in 1942 on the Mk.2, so some of them might have made it to the desert before the bangs were finished there.
Being an old Tamiya, the muzzle brake, along with being 2 pieces had only the suggestion of the ports:


So after leaving enough time for the glue to set I went to work with the drill bits:


Now you can see right through it from the side, as it should be.

[Stokesy44]

Nice work on the muzzle break. Its the little things that make the kit so much more real looking.

[bfrd]

Having heard no objections, this build will be extended by 6 weeks. It will now end on 07.12.2021 at Midnight GMT.