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France 35/38(H) Tank ~ Trumpeter # 351

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  • From: Iowa
France 35/38(H) Tank ~ Trumpeter # 351
Posted by David Maddog on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 8:49 PM

Here is a Hotchkiss H-38 tank by Trumpeter that I just finished.  Painted with Model Master enamels, filters with oil paint, Mig pigments and oils for weathering.  I've added Fruil tracks to replace the rubberband tracks.





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Posted by T26E4 on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 9:35 PM

Looking good David. My only concern is the white interior color you've applied to the rear turret hatch.  As much as it is visible and contrasts in your pics, the same would be said for its ability to give away its position to enemy observers --- maybe paint it your exterior's verte color?  Wartime photos even show the driver's two hatches to be dark green as well.

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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:23 AM

Nice to see something a bit different Dave. I picked up the Bronco version of this kit, because I enjoyed the earlier release by Bronco, and this kit is supposed to have upgrades. I was also a bit disappointed in some things I did on the older one. I can't believe how small this thing is.

That all being said, cute little bugger. I agree that the friuls were a better option to the one-piece tracks. I like it.

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:20 AM

Beautiful work and it's nice to see something different! I have the Bronco kit too, and started it back in the spring but those individual track links that came with the kit kicked my butt, I ended up putting her back in the box and walking away. Guess I should dig her out and try to finish her.

Funny, on first looking at the top-down second photo my first reaction was - is the French roundel on the cupola a bull's eye target for Stukas???  

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Posted by RX7850 on Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:24 AM

Very nice build. I especially like the natural weight that the Fruil tracks add to the realism.

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    April 2005
  • From: Gothenburg
Posted by JohanT on Thursday, March 21, 2013 3:34 PM

Hi David,

Nice job all around!

Did you say that this is a Trumpeter?

I guess you have posed the hatches open because there is interior detail?

Very Best Regards

Johan

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  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, March 21, 2013 3:45 PM

Always neat to see French armor get some time in the sun! Nice work on this one Dave. Beer

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  • From: Australia
Posted by Blitzwing on Friday, March 22, 2013 6:15 PM

Very nice looking tank indeed. That decal on the turret hatch looks like it has settled down great. Any secrets to how you got it to settle down so well on such a round shape like that?

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  • From: Iowa
Posted by David Maddog on Friday, March 22, 2013 7:22 PM

I used micro set and made sure to press on it with with a wet paper towel. I did this two times and then applied micro sol to give it a better grip.

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