1/35 trumpeter C1 Ariete

Folks, this was my first attempt at Trumpeter kit and really enjoyed the experience. most of the fit was good, only a small amount of green putty needed. The first thing I look at when opening the box is to look at the barrel and then the tracks. I decided to use a turned barrel from RB models and Bronco Models workable track links (this is a kit in itself). The kit ones were poor at best. Other after market used were foil mirrors. Paints used were Tamiya and Vallejo acrylics, and the model was dusted with desert sand pigments
There was some flash to remove, no big deal though. The kit had to be painted in sections as there were a fair bit a clear parts and would of been very difficult to mask. The only real point of note was the workable tracks did not fit around the free wheel. I had to remove the inner teeth to get it to fit. Luckily it cannot be seen with the wheel faring's. Please feel free to leave comments.Hope you enjoy.

Thanks Leo

1/35 Jagdpanter Late Version

hi all,
It's been a while since my last post, but i feel it has been worth the wait. Recently completed  is my 1/35 Tamiya Jagdpanther Late Version. with vinyl treads. The overall build was good except for some filler when joining the two halves together, both front & rear. All paints are acrylic unless stated. I undercoated  with Tamiya, brown XF9, gave it a light salting and finished  the camouflage with Tamiya  XF60, XF61 and XF 64. Next I removed the salt to reveal some light rusting and did an all over with an oil wash of Burnt Siena.
A first for me so I was a bit apprehensive, I added some weathering in the form of mud. For this I added back yard dirt (it's summer here and I could scrape it quite fine) mixed with water and white glue. I thought it turned out ok, but tell me what you think. I added some further rust trails and finished with sone Vallejo Carbon Black dusting. finally finished with a clear flat coat to keep everything from rubbing off. I also added the soldier, but I recon I've buggered up the eyes. He looks pretty agro.

Aftermarket used - voyager barrel, aber photo etch grills and cleaning rod tube

hope you like and all comments welcome.

Thanks

leo