Bobs Tamiya Valentine, build 1

[BattleshipBob]

Morning all

Like many of us I wish this GB was not taking place ,but sadly it is so here's the first of my efforts

Tamiya 1/35 Valentine out of the box sorry, but as you will hopefully see my 2nd build should make up for my lack of effort!

Here's the sprue shots, Tamiya give you 3 options, 2 Russian and a North African one. Going for the British North Afrika one as I have never made a British tank or had a go at a desert paint job

thanks to Steve for on his visit to the tank museum taking some excellent photos of their Valentine, is on YT by the way as well as lovely StuG! had to mention a StuG








Cheers bob

 

[Richard48]

Another one to keep me peepers open for.Proceed and carry on Carruthers.
Richard

 

[BattleshipBob]

Will do Rich, not use to turrets!!

 

[Steve Jones]

Just keep saying "its not a stug","its not a stug","its not a stug","its not a stug", and you will be fine mate

Seriously though Bob have a lot of fun with this. It will go together well and should be a great model to build. Good luck sir!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Just keep saying "its not a stug","its not a stug","its not a stug","its not a stug", and you will be fine mate

Seriously though Bob have a lot of fun with this. It will go together well and should be a great model to build. Good luck sir!

Cheers Steve

First none StuG build for ages

Ugly beast but looks a nice build with Tamiya quality, soon find out!

By the way, thank you for the very kind words on Facebook, fame at last!

 

[Lee Drennen]

Bob. Front row by Steve J

 

[Graeme C.]

I think 'functional' is the nicest way to describe the Valentine Bob! Just finishing one of these in British desert colours, it's a nice kit, so enjoy!

 

[SteveH]

Nice choice Bob

Mr Jones's walk-round is very useful, nice work both of you.

Its a really nice tank, I wouldn't mind trying one too, one day

Have fun

Regards

Steve H

 

[BattleshipBob]

Many thanks Steve, all new too me lol

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Missed this till now

Morning all

Like many of us I wish this GB was not taking place ,but sadly it is so here's the first of my efforts

Tamiya 1/35 Valentine out of the box sorry, but as you will hopefully see my 2nd build should make up for my lack of effort!

Here's the sprue shots, Tamiya give you 3 options, 2 Russian and a North African one. Going for the British North Afrika one as I have never made a British tank or had a go at a desert paint job

thanks to Steve for on his visit to the tank museum taking some excellent photos of their Valentine, is on YT by the way as well as lovely StuG! had to mention a StuG

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Cheers bob

Missed this til now Bob,
I have this exact same kit sat on the shelf,it`s built and painted,just awaiting stowage,tools and weathering.As Graeme said "have fun",it really is a great kit to put together ,
Will look out for your progress mate,
Andy.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Missed this till now

Missed this til now Bob,
I have this exact same kit sat on the shelf,it`s built and painted,just awaiting stowage,tools and weathering.As Graeme said "have fun",it really is a great kit to put together ,
Will look out for your progress mate,
Andy.

Thanks Andy

Looks good, hopefully usual Tamiya build!

 

[adt70hk]

Good luck Bob. Well be interesting to see this come together.

As an FYI the thing on top of the hull with the gun coming out, is called a 'turret' - T-U-R-R-E-T.

I fully realise you may not have come across the concept before given your love for boxes on tracks but the idea is that it turns to point at the target rather than having to turn the whole vehicle. Rumor has it that the concept has proved surprisingly popular. Who would have thought it?!?!?!?

ATB

Andrew

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thats what it is, you something new every day!!

 

[BattleshipBob]

And we are off!!




Now, first mistake, put the drivers periscopes backwards, ok if he wanted to see where he had been or to check if there was a q at the burger van, but no use in combat managed to move the glue set, phew

Otherwise lovely fit!

Bob

 

[Si Benson]

Good start Bob,
I’ve seen this kit built a few times and it looks typically Tamiya with it’s no nonsense constuction....no chance of getting anything wrong

 

[Steve Jones]

Couldn't help yourself could you Bob. You just had to get a picture of your Stug in there somehow

Nice to see the build off and running. Glad to hear its going together okay backwards and forwards

 

[BattleshipBob]

Good start Bob,
I’ve seen this kit built a few times and it looks typically Tamiya with it’s no nonsense constuction....no chance of getting anything wrong

That does not apply to me, of course lol

Couldn't help yourself could you Bob. You just had to get a picture of your Stug in there somehow

Nice to see the build off and running. Glad to hear its going together okay backwards and forwards

Always got a StuG close to hand!

Just thought that the driver should be able to give his opinion on the coming paint job

 

[BattleshipBob]

Bit more done added the suspension

Getting there!


Being guarded by the fab StuGs!!

Bob

 

[adt70hk]

Bit more done added the suspension

Getting there!
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Being guarded by the fab StuGs!!

Bob

The sad thing is Bob I was just thinking that at least Stugs are there to keep it company...... Then I scrolled up and saw your final comment.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Off to a fine start.
Jim