I'm looking for suggestions for a model to use in a build-up for an article I'll be doing. We've seen so much good discussion in these forums that asking for input here just seemed the natural place to start.
Here's the angle: It'll be a first-time armor modeling week-end project how-to. The idea is to show what kind of model somebody with basic modeling skills can build with basic tools start-to-finish (including painting) in 48 hours. To keep with the spirit of the game, the 48-hour limit should factor in eating, sleeping, rest room breaks, etc.
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We're probably really talking about a 10-15(ish) hour project, which leaves detailing pretty much to what comes in the box. What would be a good kit to use for this project? I'm thinking it should be a tank.....and it should be something that:
- Is readily available
- Is a reasonably popular subject
- Is 1/35 scale
- Is not too complex (remember we've only got a weekend)
- Doesn't require a ton of seam filling
- Has a monochrome paint scheme (it's a non-airbrush project--I'll probably paint it from a spray can)
Whaddya think? Keep in mind that I'm not an Armor Guy myself (yet! learning fast--and really enjoying it), which explains why I got this assignment.
Thanks in advance for any and all input!