MkIII Valentine V; Somewhere on Malta...

Ian M

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Not much to say about this little gem of a kit except it will not be the last one I will be building. It really is that good. Add to that, that there are almost all the variants in separate boxings (some with Transmission and motor detail). I rather fancy one in canter camo next.I can only recommend this one to all tank fans.Here is what I got out of it.

I will just add a big thanks for all the kind words during the build.Ian M

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Polux

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What to say... Perfect??

Congratulations Ian, fantastic tank. Top Job in paint!!

5* mate

Regards

Polux
 
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panzer6

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Very nice job. Masterpiece of painting and wheatering. Regards Bart.
 
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mobear

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ADONIS is this your registration on your car lol fantastic build mate 1st class all the way

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dubster72

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That's a lovely result Ian. The weathering really tied in the camo & looks very natural. There's a lot of nice detail on the tank & you've definitely brought that out. Those Bronco tracks look superb as well!

Another 5* build ;)

Cheers Patrick
 

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Ian, one very, very nice model. I've already given you the big 5. If I could do it again I would....

This really is something special.

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AJay

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That's an excellent job, Ian! Clean build, nice paint job, and subtle but effective weathering. I love the grass - what type/brand did you use?

5 big ones *****
 

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That's an excellent job, Ian! Clean build, nice paint job, and subtle but effective weathering. I love the grass - what type/brand did you use?5 big ones *****
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I don't know the make but it was one of those bags you can buy in the model railway shops, its pretty much generic. It was a bit green so I painted it.

Ian M
 
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Morning Ian, cracking build mate, great camo, excellent detail and weathering, a big 5 stars from me!!!!!

Cheers, Andrew
 

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Sorry it's late Ian but what a crackin' build, love it matey. I bet the camo made you go cross eyed though lol, big five.

Have fun, John
 
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I love the stone wall cammo and you've made a perfect job of it there Ian 5*
 

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Bravo Ian!

Greta stuff, I love it. I think it could be quite easy to make this camo look a bit comedic or unreal but your model looks perfect. Excellent finish, understated weathering that perfectly fits the surroundings - top drawer stuff. 5 stars goes without saying

All the best

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Thanks for all the feed back.

I enjoyed it both the build and painting that camouflage! In fact the kit is so good I got another one,

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Vajled

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Fantastic looking Valentine Ian... just fantastic

I like camo what you made and all work.

:flattered:

I was waiting and checking in WIP to see more of this build didnt realise it's already finished... sorry for late respone

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Thanks Roman. Much appreciated.

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