Valentine Mk II

[jknaus]

Started this today to take a small break from my Mig 23. Hull almost complete. More pics later on today or tomorrow.
James

 

[jrutman53]

I always though this tank looked cool,like the early stuart tanks. Really looks like a "tank". Plus,I always hear"Walzing Matilda" in my head when I see this one for some reason. Will be watching what you do with this one.
J

 

[jknaus]

Thanks Jerry. Hope I do a good job. Here is what I got done this afternoon.

James

 

[MrT]

 

[Iron Mike]

Oh hull, yeah!!

 

[wds]

Beverage and popcorn in hand!
Show us more.

Bill

 

[lupanzer]

Dear James.

...beautiful model...very nice subject...following with attention

Regards :drinks

Luiz.

 

[razordws]

Great subject James!

 

[moon puppy]

I need to start working out from eating all this

 

[jknaus]

Okay still toddling on.I have ordered 3 Archer sets to make Redoubtable or Retort as per this document

This scheme
I'm keen to try the Desert Pink and Slate scheme. Will have to try and make my own unit markings.
James

 

[Iron Mike]

Cool!

 

[Tojo72]

Nice project James

 

[jose luis lopez]

Great choice! I love that vehicle, in fact, one of my future works will be another Valentine tank but in England. It´s so nice looking! Will follow with interest your post!

 

[jknaus]

Great choice! I love that vehicle, in fact, one of my future works will be another Valentine tank but in England. It´s so nice looking! Will follow with interest your post!

It is a cool tank. I Have the Mk I also and found markings for Retort in England with the green and black cam. Thinking of doing a second Retort.
James

 

[Tim A.]

Crap... seems ya'll are building and moving on to a new exciting projects everytime I turn around, while I've had the same one on the bench for over a year. Mabey I should stop tiddling and start toddling
anyway... can't wait to see this done :v


Tim

 

[agentg]

Im interested in this for sure.

How are you going to mix "desert pink"?

G

 

[jknaus]

I'm going to try Vallejo Brown Sand 70876 and white mixed 4:1. And then tweak from there.


James

 

[jknaus]

Re: Valentine Mk II Model shelved

:vmad Well found that the instructions arent so great for the back end of the kit. Have screwed up the rear deck so now rear doors will not fit. Tried to gently pry apart and the plastic is soft enough it distorted cracked and is beyond repair. So this kit is now shelved until I can buy a new one, maybe next month. Really torqued over this. Oh well, at least I know for the next one and for the Mk I. Back to the Mig and getting close to paint stage, Cant wait.
Sorry to anyone who was watching.

:vmad James

 

[Iron Mike]

Re: Valentine Mk II Model shelved

Dude, you a snake bit for sure! Sorry to hear of your misfortune, I was looking forward to this one!!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Valentine Mk II Model shelved

Can you show us the damage? It would help others avoid the mistake. Also, if an aftermarket engine is bought, replacement doors may be included...

Regards,