1/35 Takom AMX-13/75 2eme REC, Operation Musketeer 1956

[jnbattleship]

Takom's wonder finished. Right after uploading pictures I realized that I have left masks on all periscopes and visors. Well, I'll tend to it tonight. Here we go with AMX-13/75 in 2eme REC (Regiment Etranger de Cavalerie) somewhere near Port Fouad (opposite to Port Said, across the Suez Canal) just after cease fire on November 7, 1956. For those interested, by far, the best analysis of this 'defeat snatched from the jaws of victory' is available at (https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... 84/RRW.htm)
As to the model, I enjoyed it a lot. I have a lot to learn in the tank production department as the less than stellar track job on the sagging of left side. I used Hataka Jaune Sahara (later blended with light tan RLM69 and white (1 rlm69+3 parts white) becasue HTK-A121 is unsprayable and pigment separates ... straight from the bottle. Washed with Ultimate light sand and mud washes, drybrushed with medium grey and light grey. Some discolorations provided with medium earth oil and then many spots and most crevices heavily handled with Tamiya panel accent. I am true believer in a 'tripartite' in modelling now: at least one aircraft, one vehicle and one ... submarine (well surface combatant would do ) at the bench at once





















Hope you like it
Marek

[xSCAR45]

Nicely done.

Resembles German WWII armor if you ask me.

[Vindicare]

these french light tanks are very cool

[jnbattleship]

Well, it has a gun developed from Panther's gun and after I read your comment, I have realized the mesh is looking strangely like in German engine decks.

[chief5437]

Excellent result, looks great!
I couldn't get the link to the background to work, be interested to read more.

[jnbattleship]

Excellent result, looks great!
I couldn't get the link to the background to work, be interested to read more.

I fixed the link, also here https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... 84/RRW.htm
Marek

[TommyKillander]

Excellent job


Tommy