1/35 Tamiya Chieftain...bargain basement build.

eddiesolo

eddiesolo

It's a modelling time!
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
11,070
Points
113
First Name
Si.
I managed to get a 1/35 Tamiya Chieftain today for the pricey sum of £1.99. It is part started but nothing major. Now here comes the bargain basement part...not just the price but the build. With 99% of my modelling tools and equipment stored away awaiting the arrival of a new mancave-in the shape of a large shed, 15th May, hopefully-AB etc is out as is a lot of paints etc...so what to do? Sit and wait? Er...no, my modelling itchy fingers started to tingle and I thought if bits are missing so be it...have some fun.

So, the plan is a restoration tank-like those programs on the TV. This a Mk5 which is a uprated Mk3/3 and built in the 70's-final builds up to 79 IRC. So would be getting on for 40 years old-ish.

Materials used: Model kit (obviously) Matt black, matt tan, olive drab, Tamiya colour for rear lights, red oxide, light grey primer, glue, snips, sanding stick, brush, rust pigments. And that's it...no camo, no masking as I cannot get to anything.

Here is the start, not attached as other parts to add etc.

Cleaned, red oxide added-salted-grey primer added, salt knocked off via toothbrush. Red oxide showing to show boot and tool wear and external weathering so grey top primer has worn way in places.

Si:smiling3:

View attachment 81541

View attachment 81542

View attachment 81543

View attachment 81544

View attachment 81545

DSCF2903.JPG

DSCF2904.JPG

DSCF2905.JPG

DSCF2906.JPG

DSCF2907.JPG
 
Last edited by a moderator:
john i am

john i am

Joined
Apr 13, 2012
Messages
3,994
Points
113
First Name
john
Like it Si love a bargin to and for 1.99 you can do anything that takes your fancy with it looks good so far. new man shed bet ya can't wait for that I thought about one but don't fancy the winter months it's cold enough up in the loft were I have my cave think I'm going abit soft the older I get lol keep up the good work cheers John
 
eddiesolo

eddiesolo

It's a modelling time!
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
11,070
Points
113
First Name
Si.
\ said:
Like it Si love a bargin to and for 1.99 you can do anything that takes your fancy with it looks good so far. new man shed bet ya can't wait for that I thought about one but don't fancy the winter months it's cold enough up in the loft were I have my cave think I'm going abit soft the older I get lol keep up the good work cheers John
Click to expand...
Ta John-yep with limited space and very few materials to work with it actually is more fun. I think the wife is more anxious for it to arrive as she hates the models and equipment taking over the house lol.

Si:smiling3:
 
eddiesolo

eddiesolo

It's a modelling time!
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
11,070
Points
113
First Name
Si.
SMALL UPDATE-poor light and old eyes stops play.

Painted the running gear in a matt green, also part of the gun barrel. Matt black added to barrel. Have got a second green matt coat to add and then black the tyres-would have been easier if I could get the wheels off...:mad: but being a part build they be on too strong and may damage them, so fine brush time...:eek:

Only issue is the thermal blanket on the gun barrel...wish it wasn't there...but never mind.

Si:smiling3:

View attachment 81546

View attachment 81547

View attachment 81548

View attachment 81549

DSCF2921.JPG

DSCF2919.JPG

DSCF2916.JPG

DSCF2915.JPG
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Alan 45

Alan 45

Plastic Abuser
Joined
Nov 29, 2012
Messages
10,221
Points
113
Location
Home
First Name
Alan
Looking good mate :smiling3:

Ps I think your tank is going through puberty ! It has a bad case of acne :D
 
D

dubster72

Guest
That's coming along well Si - I've always fancied doing a Chieftain in a post-nuclear dio with a ruined London skyline as a backdrop.

Cheers

Patrick
 
A

Airfix Modeller Freak

Guest
\ said:
SMALL UPDATE-poor light and old eyes stops play.Painted the running gear in a matt green, also part of the gun barrel. Matt black added to barrel. Have got a second green matt coat to add and then black the tyres-would have been easier if I could get the wheels off...:mad: but being a part build they be on too strong and may damage them, so fine brush time...:eek:

Only issue is the thermal blanket on the gun barrel...wish it wasn't there...but never mind.

Si:smiling3:
Click to expand...
Mate, we are all flawed, and we don't bite around here (I hope) but you are making a brilliant build here. Hope your man cave comes soon :smiling3:

John
 
eddiesolo

eddiesolo

It's a modelling time!
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
11,070
Points
113
First Name
Si.
\ said:
Mate, we are all flawed, and we don't bite around here (I hope) but you are making a brilliant build here. Hope your man cave comes soon :smiling3: John
Click to expand...
Ta John, yeah flawed but still plodding lol.

Si:smiling3:
 
eddiesolo

eddiesolo

It's a modelling time!
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
11,070
Points
113
First Name
Si.
UPDATE:

No piccies yet as I have been working outside and the dark grey clouds came, so all packed away in the crammed old shed.

So, what have I done today. With this being a started build it was harder than I thought-the wheels are attached so painting has taken up around 4 hours, many a break due to shaky hands. Tracks have had a coat of steel spray and once dry this will be weathered before attaching. Added the cupola, hatches and hinges and some other parts to the hull and turret. Decided to leave off the filter units-flare launches-railings and some other small details. I want this to look like a restoration, although rust will be used in places.

Issues: The turret segments are fitted wrong, tried to loosen but they start to break...pah! Few gaps-cannot get to my filler so it is going to be hidden with rust and a tarp-hopefully.

This modelling on a budget is hard work lol.

Hopefully will get some more done tomorrow and some piccies.

Nearly forgot, got a basic dio board to do too.

Si:smiling3:
 
Last edited by a moderator:
eddiesolo

eddiesolo

It's a modelling time!
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
11,070
Points
113
First Name
Si.
O

omi1966

Guest
May need some Viagra for that drooping barrel si, lol It's great when you get back to basics and not worry about it turning out to perfect.

Great work mate.

Martin
 
eddiesolo

eddiesolo

It's a modelling time!
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jul 2, 2013
Messages
11,070
Points
113
First Name
Si.
\ said:
May need some Viagra for that drooping barrel si, lol It's great when you get back to basics and not worry about it turning out to perfect.Great work mate.

Martin
Click to expand...
Well spotted Martin, It is glued in place but still droops, will have to have another play.

Si:smiling3:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top