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Post by Marco on Nov 29, 2021 20:23:13 GMT
Yes, I know, most of you are probably thinking: Where's the real Marco? But, yes, I'm still in the crusade on behalf of WWII's weird and beautiful allied tanks, especially those that isn't T-34 and Sherman.  After two British, I chose a French behemoth: The B1 Bis. This tank wasn't the best one on the WWII, but it's design, AFAIK, was the base to other good models, as Churchill and M3 Lee/Grant. It was used by the Germans too. Another Tamiya model, easy to build and in this case, with very good workable tracks, that made me happy! The box:  The paint schemes (2 of 4):  As some of you know, I thought about build the Vercingetorix three tone tank (just because I'm an Asterix fan), but after all I'll build the two tone "Bourrasque", because I prefer the narrow fenders and short exhaust tube. The parts (not so much):  And the work so far (think abou 32 little pair of wheels that we almost can't see after the model is done):   As all Tamiya models, the parts fall together, easy to build and a impressive result. Hope you like! ACC&?W |
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 30, 2021 3:29:09 GMT
An ugly duckling! Will it turn into a beautiful swan?
In your hands, of course it will!!!!!
I think Uncle Night shift did this model, only just recently.
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Post by Paul B on Nov 30, 2021 5:11:43 GMT
Holy moly Marco  , are trying to make up for lost time  ? This will be over soon, classic Tamiya combined with classic Marco class, equals instant winner  |
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bwilt
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Nov 30, 2021 6:43:35 GMT
Nice one, will be populair by the rivet counters.. 1, 2, 3, 10.000...
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RLFoster
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Trying to juggle three separate hobbies!!!
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Post by RLFoster on Nov 30, 2021 7:44:15 GMT
I have one in my stash and look forward to seeing how you tackle it!  |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 30, 2021 10:21:26 GMT
French armour just does nothing for me but I love there camo schemes so I'll be looking forward to the painting
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Post by Marco on Nov 30, 2021 11:41:30 GMT
Cheers kindly muckers! Bert, I don't know how much rivets the tank has, but I removed eleven of then (as per instructions I must say) |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 30, 2021 17:33:42 GMT
Great start, Marco, and count me in for this one!
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Post by Marco on Nov 30, 2021 17:34:59 GMT
Thanks Ian! Welcome on board mate!
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Post by JEFF on Nov 30, 2021 20:39:52 GMT
I'm in also,please.  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 30, 2021 20:44:33 GMT
Wait for me..................ok........carry on |
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Post by Marco on Nov 30, 2021 20:45:34 GMT
Ok, there are many places here. The show aren't sold out! Welcome! |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 1, 2021 10:41:01 GMT
Tis a beautiful kit to build and paint. Also those click together tracks are just superb!
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wouter
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Post by wouter on Dec 1, 2021 11:00:15 GMT
Good to see this one appear. I built it years ago and I must say that this is one of the - if not the - best kits out there. The fit of the parts is just amazing and the workeable tracks are just so cool. There's some detail lacking here and there but those are things easily set straight.
Seems you had a nice start already, I'll be tagging along for this cool build!
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Si B
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Post by Si B on Dec 1, 2021 18:14:52 GMT
I will grab a seat next to Wouts….i brought cold beer and snacks  Great looking tank and definitely one I’ll be picking up some time in the future! |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 1, 2021 18:38:25 GMT
This is one of the best kits I've built, parts Just fall together. Have fun my friend!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 1, 2021 18:59:43 GMT
Very nice Marco. Looking forward to seeing it progress.
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Post by Marco on Dec 1, 2021 20:48:06 GMT
Chaps!
Great references and an enhanced responsibility because some guys has built the monster!
Welcome!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 3, 2021 16:19:00 GMT
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wouter
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Post by wouter on Dec 3, 2021 16:25:52 GMT
Chaps! Great references and an enhanced responsibility because some guys has built the monster! Welcome! No worries, after seeing your Mathilda you should be more than fine. Did you decide a paintscheme already? |
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, are trying to make up for lost time 
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