1/35 Tamiya Chieftain Mk. 5 ... something.

[jnbattleship]

This one is for our club's '80ies build'. No need for introduction. Almost OOB except for engine cover mesh and styrene sheets covering usual old Tamiya's gaping holes. I will try to replicate the vehicle without side skirts shown during 1981 Maneuvers Red Claymore ( http://military-database.de/1981-red-cl ... -free-lion ). However that depends on tracks, if I can fit them well enough to have proper sag etc. Next I will have to think how to make properly looking camo nets. So far, no fancy catastrophe had occurred but I am quite able to debilitate my build any time . Tonight, just after black primer.







Hopefully we all will like the end result.

[digger303]

Looking good, are the smoke launchers supposed to be that thick in the walls or is it because of the limitations of tech from older kits ?

[jnbattleship]

I think it is the limitation, the kit is a '73 tech (if I am not mistaken).

[digger303]

I think it is the limitation, the kit is a '73 tech (if I am not mistaken).

thanks

[jnbattleship]

Camo on, now modulation and a need to smooth few place up.







Now it feels like it's rolling

[digger303]

Not a detail out of place

[jnbattleship]

Some weathering (oil washes and local smearing, drybrushing with medium grey) already done, now on to another round of washes and more fun with colors. So far I love working with this old kit. It just calls you to finish it any way you want . This was my first with making a camo net and ... more learning needed. I learnt the technique but chose wrong material ... what to expect, I am, after all a man.

[jnbattleship]

Well, it is as done as it will for a foreseeable future



The rest will be posted in a gallery for completed hardware.

[Donkeywalloper]

My favourite tank and you have done a great job mate

[digger303]

[jnbattleship]

Thanks Guys!