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1/35 EMHAR Mk IV "Female" WWI Tank

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1/35 EMHAR Mk IV "Female" WWI Tank
Posted by CodyJ on Monday, February 3, 2014 5:13 PM

This represents the Mk IV British WWI tank that was captured by the German army.  It's the female version, meaning it has machine guns but no cannons.  The kit is made by EMHAR.  Its a simple kit but has excellent details molded in such as the rivets.  I painted it using Tamiya Acrylics and Enamel washes after the camo was airbrushed.  It was a fun kit and I plan to do the male version eventually.  This company also has the Whippet which looks cool.  Anyhow thanks for looking!

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Posted by cb1 on Monday, February 3, 2014 5:17 PM

holy smokes, that is one fine job you did there!

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Posted by jibber on Monday, February 3, 2014 5:22 PM

Awesome, that really does look like a great kit. Nice build Cody, love the paint.

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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, February 3, 2014 6:40 PM

That looks great! I keep hearing nothing but complaints about the kit tracks. What is your experience with those? The look real good on your build.

 

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Posted by JimNTENN on Monday, February 3, 2014 6:44 PM

I've had that kit for years but haven't built it yet. Now I know how good it can look. Nice job!

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Posted by ygmodeler4 on Monday, February 3, 2014 8:40 PM

Looks awesome, I like the wash and camo you put on it.

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Posted by CodyJ on Monday, February 3, 2014 9:09 PM

Thanks All!  As far as the track question, those tracks do appear bad at first.  They are stiff black rubber and are in sections, 4 per track.  I bonded them w/ CA glue so they are in 1 long piece (making them like any other 1 piece rubber track) and then used a minimal amounts of CA to bond them to the tank.  Since its under the track you'll never see the glue.  It keeps a tight and quick bond so you can wrap as you go around the tank.  The track falls nicely into their grooves.  As long as you keep them tight around the tracks they meet nicely and you cant tell where they are sectioned.  In reality it isn't the best track setup but can turn out well if your patient.  Why they just didnt make them in 1 piece.......I dont know!

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, February 3, 2014 9:35 PM

Great work! I tried to build one of these years ago and had problems with the tracks too. Looks cooler in the German camo- I believe I read that the Germans used more captured tanks than they built of their own A7Vs.

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:08 AM

I have to say that this is one of the most outstanding depictions of this model that I have seen in a long time. I'm further thrilled that you worked it up into such a fine representation by using the kit tracks! So many modelers have really given the modeling community that these tracks are absolutely un-usable that it's even made me paranoid about even starting this model until a reasonable (affordable) solution can be found. You've shown that sound, practical modeling methods can be used to make a real gem!

The paint is beautiful, and the model really "pops"! Now that I'm inspired, I expect that one of the major manufacturers will now put one out, now that you've shown how cool these tanks can look!

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Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 8:45 PM

Always love the look of these WWI beasts and you've done this one justice for sure. Beer

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Posted by CodyJ on Friday, February 7, 2014 7:48 PM

Thanks guys!  Much appreciated!

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:54 PM

Nice work Cody!

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Posted by TD4438 on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:05 AM

Not at all what I was expecting.Badass!

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  • From: Puebla, Mexico
Posted by garzonh on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:16 AM

Very nice!.

Colors and building was done nicely.

I would like a figure, that always puts things in its right dimension, but thats me.

The cammo pattern you chose looks real good.!!

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