boys first tank

kevingambrell · 08-01-2008

Hi
Thought id post a few pictures ofthe boys first plastic model tank.

Gaz · 08-01-2008

Thats pretty impressive for a first attempt!!
Chip of the old block is he??

AerynPk · 09-01-2008

That is great better first attempt then me. Well done to them for producing them. Must have a great tutor.

alan2525 · 09-01-2008

What tank is the model of? Can't recognise the shape of that turret...is it a chieftan?

**Bunkerbarge** · 09-01-2008

Looks like Chieftan to me. I always thought the Chieftan was a really attractive shape, for a tank!

My first ever model at a very tender age was the old Airfix Ajax. I was really pleased with myself as I got the turrets to turn!! I didn't even paint it but I was over the moon with it. That must have been in the region of 45 years ago. Now I'm depressed.

kevingambrell · 09-01-2008

Thanks guys he's read a few of the comments not said much but the playstation seems to be being ignored in favour of the Challenger tank on the workbench.

Cheers Kevin

**rjwood_uk** · 09-01-2008

get em started young thats what i say. nice one!

very nice tank there. did he brush paint it or did you teach him how to use an airbrush? nice paint job what ever!

cant wait to see the challenger. mk1 or 2? (sorry i just love the challenger 2. must make one some day!

kevingambrell · 09-01-2008

Hi
The Chieftan was brushed with tamiya water color paint does seem to go on well and washes of his hands easily and the table cloth. I think he's looking at us getting him an airbrush at the ME show next week. That said I think he should keep going with a brush given he does a good job with one.
The Challenger i think is a Mk2 its the Trumpeter model in 1/35 for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Cheers Kevin

alan2525 · 09-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunkerbarge

...That must have been in the region of 45 years ago. Now I'm depressed.

Was that a Bakelite kit? I didn't realise plastics went back that far!

Must agree that the Chieftan is a great looking tank - still looks good for it's age...happy memories of getting the Dinky Toy with AEC Tank transporter as an xmas pressie when I was a kid...

Gerry · 11-01-2008

Thats a nice looking Chieftain. I have a Tamiya 1:35 Chieftain Mark V painted in olive drab without weathering. And it looks like it just rolled out of the factory. Hope you'll like the picture.