Trekkie John's - Trumpeter Challenger 2 1/35

[Trekkie_John]

A little more work on the Chally today, love how the side armor went together. I'm replacing all the grab handles only because it looks better, and the drive sprockets needed a lot of cleaning up. But i'm enjoying the build.

I've had a silly idea too, and Wendy (the wife) loves it. Nine times out of ten the Royal Tank Regiment named their tanks so when this one it painted i will be putting "Ghost 1942" on the side of the turret. Ghost 1942 was my Dads username on the Army Rumour Service, and i think it'll be a nice gesture.

Have fun, John

 

[papa 695]

Nice work so far John and a great idea with the name, it will make it that little bit more special

 

[col68]

Lookg Good john

 

[Trekkie_John]

Few more pics of the Chally, started adding mud on the blade and hopfuly it'll look okay when painted and weathered. I did however build the front armor and what i've done is made new lugs for it, so if i fancy a change i can just clip it on.

Have fun, John

 

[yak face]

The ghost is looking very tasty John , its going to look fab , and i know your dad would be well chuffed to see it named in his honour , cheers tony

 

[Polux]

Nice work on the PE, John.
I'm sure the mud will look more than fine once painted

 

[Trekkie_John]

Hi all, had a very busy day modelling yesterday and i've now got something that looks like a Chally. Only had one problem and that was one of the mirror post snapped on the sprue. Made some new ones for both but laid them down so i could get the turret on, as you can see from the pics if i left them upright the gun barrel would have took them out lol.

Whats next, the wheels and that really big 120mm L30A1 sniper rifle, Then hopfuly it'll be onto paint, and it just so happens i ordered a new compressor for the airbrush. The one i use is for 1/1 scale and thought it was time to get one thats wife friendly.

Have fun, John

 

[noble]

This is looking very tasty indeed john, like it a lot.

 

[Spree]

A little more work on the Chally today, love how the side armor went together. I'm replacing all the grab handles only because it looks better, and the drive sprockets needed a lot of cleaning up. But i'm enjoying the build.

I've had a silly idea too, and Wendy (the wife) loves it. Nine times out of ten the Royal Tank Regiment named their tanks so when this one it painted i will be putting "Ghost 1942" on the side of the turret. Ghost 1942 was my Dads username on the Army Rumour Service, and i think it'll be a nice gesture.

Have fun, John

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Loving the personal touch

 

[Trekkie_John]

Getting very close to using my new compressor and getting some paint on this beauty, don't want it to finish though. It's been a very enjoyable build so far, this is where i'm up to. Tracks and wheels are on but can come off for paint, some more bar armour to go on then i've got to find some figures from the spares box.

Have fun, John

 

[Trekkie_John]

Well, what can i say. In my haste to play with the new compressor i loaded up the wrong colour in the airbrush and ended up with a Chally going on a peace march, so that needed to be sorted.



Out came the primer and just worked on the high lights.

Next on to bronze green, was happy i got it right............................... so i thought.



Then something happen (in my brain).



Dont think the bronze green liked the primer, i just put it to one side and had a re-think.


Yesterday (Sunday) i got an old sponge and masking fluid and went mad, now it's desertised. Don't know how i've done it but take i photo using a phone and it looks yellow just like the real thing, but using my SLR camera in natural light it's sand.



We all make mistakes and i thought i'd share my weekend with you lol, i'm just happy i got there in the end.

More to come, have fun, John

 

[Mr Bowcat]

That look great John.

Do you mind if I ask how the paint chipping effect was achieved?

 

[col68]

Nice john liked the funky green mate :D

 

[tommy1drop]

Looking good John, it's coming along a treat mate

 

[Trekkie_John]

That look great John.

Do you mind if I ask how the paint chipping effect was achieved?

You can ask, and i'll try my best to answer. Paint your model the base colour, in my case green (and lots of it). You'll need some masking fluid (i use Winsor & Newton, but any masking fluid will do) Get an old sponge and rip a piece off, dip it in the fluid then onto some paper to get rid of the excess. Then dap it were you want the paint to chip off on your model, then paint you model with the top coat. Wait for that to dry then the fun part starts, just rub the area where the fluid is with a cotton bud (q-tip). Goes for nice to battered in seconds.

Have fun, John

 

[Trekkie_John]

Nice john liked the funky green mate :D

Oddball would love it hehehe

 

[spanner570]

Looks good John.
Nice recovery........Number 1 lesson. Don't crack the 'Boddies' before using your A.B.!

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Thanks John, I think I've still got some Bob Dively liquid mask left over from my RC days. I'll give that technique a go at some point.

 

[spanner570]

Oddball would love it hehehe

Remember this John?



Sorry old lad, too good an opportunity to miss!......

 

[Trekkie_John]

Remember this John?

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Sorry old lad, too good an opportunity to miss!......

Lol. I can mate. Think I'll make a Movie Hero GB sometime, but just for you.....................



Have fun, John