British Cheiftain Mk.5 - my first build and paint for 30+ years

[IanTheWelder]

well, here is is, my Cheiftain Mk.5 from Tamiya, built and finished - possibly one or two touch-ups left, but i`m quite pleased with the way it turned out.


Not built any kits since i was in my mid-teens, now at the grand old age of 52, thought i`d try get back into the hobby.


kit was nice, a few problems here and there, and also, i found it difficult to work with the dark-green moulding of the kit.


airbrushed - my first attempt at airbrushing, - had a few problems with water coming out the airbrush, but got there in the end. painted using Tamya Acrylics, and valejo Acrylics, tried pin washing some areas, but was tough. dry brushed using the same paints.


comments, critique, welcome - go easy on me guys


thanks for looking.


regards,


Ian

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Look's good to me Ian.


Not a bad effort for not modelling for 30 year's.


And if you are pleased,that is all that matter's

 

[eddiesolo]

That is a superb build! Cracking work, well done on a quality build after a gap of 30 years and welcome to the forum.

 

[papa 695]

Great work there Ian. And welcome to the forum

 

[flyjoe180]

A nice clean work there Ian. Nice airbrushing effects, and the metallic chipping adds some life to the otherwise bland scheme.

 

[Polux]

Looks really fine to me!! Great build