K-5 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 AFV's recent British light tank built entirely OOB. What a Kit! All the plastic pieces have crispness and detail level found in the finest of resin kits, yet fit like a glove. The kit was clearly engineered to be adorned with hobby fan's resin upgrades such as interior and engine compartment sets which makes assembly a little challenging, but end result is well worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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TaiidanTomcat Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Wow! That is nice! What unit/era is that particular tank? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K-5 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Wow! That is nice! What unit/era is that particular tank? Tanks! Developed to replace Vickers standard light tank in late 30's of XX century. Proved to be a mainstay of Montgomery's forces in North Africa, but was loathed by Allied and Soviet crews due to its riveted hull construction, low driving speed and a gun that was useless on the Eastern front by end of 1941. This particular model is a vehicle stationed in Britain, 1940. Edited March 13, 2012 by K-5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shinai Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hey thats a really nice build!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Great Camo paint and weathering. Tracks look perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey1968 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Very nice work, love the paint job . Darryl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 very, very nice build sir! Had you placed the model outdoors and shot it in black & white, one would almost think it was the real thing. I have been thinking about adding that kit to my stash (actually two of them), but couldn't figure out which one till I saw your completed build. gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K-5 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) very, very nice build sir! Had you placed the model outdoors and shot it in black & white, one would almost think it was the real thing. I have been thinking about adding that kit to my stash (actually two of them), but couldn't figure out which one till I saw your completed build. gary I'd say get the desertized Mk II, for some reason they sell for around 55-60USD as opposed to Mk.I going for 80(ouch) in Cali. I was in luck to get mine few days after Christmas when my LHS were running 15% off overstock special. The downside of AFV's Valentines is that you have to get replacement tracks, kit rubber ones have casting defects in guide horns, short cast or completely missing, spoiling overall look. I used separately sold AFV Club Valentine/Bishop indi link ones, but their construction is a nightmare; fruils must be nice but they are way out of my wallet's comfort zone. Edited April 15, 2012 by K-5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rpeck Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ecellant build. I have one also might have to start it after seeing your. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 An excellent build, nicely done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Beautiful build you have there! Did you add the cast texture on the turret and mantlet or was it already on the parts? If you added, which technique did you use? I just picked up the MkII a few weeks ago for 45$ at a local contest. Haven't had a chance to crack the box open yet Again, well done! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K-5 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Beautiful build you have there! Did you add the cast texture on the turret and mantlet or was it already on the parts? If you added, which technique did you use? I just picked up the MkII a few weeks ago for 45$ at a local contest. Haven't had a chance to crack the box open yet Again, well done! John Well you will be into a very pleasant surprise when you open it- all the cast texturing was molded by AFV so you can just enjoy building it OOB. And to be honest I doubt I would be able to replicate it better then their CNC machine did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Really nice work. That is a pretty nice kit straight out of the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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