Tamiya 1/35 Matilda

[Jeeves]

Got the kit and a Tiger Productions barrel ready to go...

 

[Sherman 18]

Cool cant wait to see more!

 

[moon puppy]

You going for a double?

 

[Jeeves]

That's the plan . Doing a tank and a plane at the same time is usually good for me as one gives me a break from the other...it's just the other tank, sub, and two planes I am current building that might be problematic . Good thing I have 4-5 more weeks of summer vacation left

 

[Kreighshoer]

oh yess, great choice mike! are you going to do the caunter scheme?

some day i'll build a matilda ... some day!

 

[Jeeves]

Hey Laura...

That's the plan...I have the paints on order and they should be here today...hopefully they haven't dried out with all the crappy heat we've had

 

[Bagge]

Nice choice! looking forward to see this one

 

[Jeeves]

Well-- with the Priest nearly on it's way to being done, I really wanted to get more armor on the bench! Had a good chunk of time to build today with the girls at a horse show! This is a real treat!! No-- I mean really-- not only a Tamiya kit, but the detail on this one surpasses what I imagined...we are talking Dragon quality in some cases (only w/o the crappy instructions!)

First off-- the crew look pretty darn good...not sure how old this kit is, but I love the detail on them...

And despite the huge number of road wheels, assembly was pretty much a breeze--

Front view with the exhaust and fuel tank assembly...

The turret detail is pretty awesome-- I don't have everything on yet...

And the best part is the Besa MG-- already drilled out-- not something I expected from Tamiya! I have the Tiger Productions barrel on because I bought it, but the kit barrels are one piece and look pretty good too-- plus there are three to choose from...darned if I know what they are!

SO this was one day's work...final assembly is waiting on whether I decide to use the rubber band or link and length tracks...I am leaning towards the latter as I don't normally like the band type...

 

[moon puppy]

Mike you're all over the place, Land Sea Air...git'ner done!

 

[Jeeves]

Thank God for summer break! This is why I encourage the girls to go enjoy their riding...they love it and Luke and I enjoy the shop time. Did most of this work while listening to the Yankees game yesterday afternoon!

 

[Jeeves]

Well-- I have pretty much everything assembled...leaving off the tools and smallish parts until after painting...which I'll be ready to do tomorrow after the primer cures...

 

[MrT]

Really looks good! Can't wait for the next step.

 

[moon puppy]

Good lord Mike, you're really gitn'er done!

 

[Bagge]

Wouw! looks realy nice, looking forward to see the paintjob!

 

[Jeeves]

Thanks everyone!

Desert yellow has been applied thanks to Vallejo Model Air (which has a very interesting smell to it...maybe sage?). Gotta do some touching up as it ran a little...then on to color #2...

 

[Jeeves]

Tilly's no longer nekkid!

The Caunter scheme will be interesting to mask!

 

[Plastik Smurff]

Thanks everyone!

Desert yellow has been applied thanks to Vallejo Model Air (which has a very interesting smell to it...maybe sage?).

Sage? Man u need a Beer :drinks

It's lookin ace's Jeeves.
.Kurt.

 

[panzerace007]

JEEVES,

DAY-Yum .... You move quick Son !! Great Lookin Kit ! I can't wait to see th Caunter Scheme !

 

[Jeeves]

Kurt-- I can't explain it! You know how Tamiya has that sweet smell to it...well, this Vallejo Air stuff smells sort of herbal...usually I sniff the glue, but I can't quite place this one!

Eric-- thanks brother! Neither can I!!

 

[Jeeves]

With all the crazy vents and ducts, there were lots of possibilities for bleed through, but I think I managed OK with just a couple areas to touch up...here's the Caunter scheme...

Thanks all!