Tamiya Challenger II Iraq 2003, 1/35

Hutch6390

Member since
May 2020
From: North East of England

Posted by Hutch6390 on Monday, August 24, 2020 1:32 PM

Great job, very nicely done - I hope mine turns out as well as yours Smile

Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, you know?

TakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakka

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RBaer

Member since
September 2006
From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA

Posted by RBaer on Monday, August 24, 2020 10:31 AM

Nicely done! I'm also glad to hear it's a good kit, I've got one in the stash too. I've been going back and forth about starting it, but I really want to finish the Challenger 1 first. Is there a pun in that?

Apprentice rivet counter.

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Monday, August 24, 2020 10:18 AM

Hutch6390
How was the main gun barrel?

It was no problem. The fit is super nice, only minor clean up after glueing.

Thanks for the kind words.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed

14 / 5 / 2

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Monday, August 24, 2020 10:18 AM

Thanks Mike and thanks John. It's always nice to have you drop by.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed

14 / 5 / 2

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Hutch6390

Member since
May 2020
From: North East of England

Posted by Hutch6390 on Sunday, August 23, 2020 4:07 PM

BrandonK
virtually no clean up, perfect fit,

How was the main gun barrel? On the Chally 1 I had a fair bit of work to hide the seam.

Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, you know?

TakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakka

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Hutch6390

Member since
May 2020
From: North East of England

Posted by Hutch6390 on Sunday, August 23, 2020 3:13 PM

keavdog
a well thought out kit

Good to know, Keavdog - I've got one of these in the stash, might be the next one to build when I get some space on my bench again!

Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, you know?

TakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakka

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Sunday, August 23, 2020 2:02 PM

Nice job BK. Sure is fun to build a well thought out kit

Thanks,

John

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mrmike

Member since
November 2008
From: Far Northern CA

Posted by mrmike on Sunday, August 23, 2020 1:06 PM

Very "clean", like it just rolled off the transport. Good to know it's a quality kit - might be just the ticket when I tire off the high parts count armor in the stash.

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Tamiya Challenger II Iraq 2003, 1/35

Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, August 23, 2020 11:05 AM

What a super nice kit. No issues, no flash, virtually no clean up, perfect fit, excellent in every way. If you had thought about it, get it, it's simply fantastic. Easily one of the best kits I have ever laid hands on.

I painted it using Vallejo paints and Mr Hobby clear red for the glass parts. I was going to add some pastels, but I don't have room for the base yet so I'll wait till I build the base and weather them together. Anyway, here you go in all her glory. Sorry for the poor pics, I don't have room for my booth or lighting anymore, so this will have to do 'till I move.

BK