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TimJ · Posted: Tue 07 Apr 2009 15:41 pm Post subject:

Nice work.
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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 20:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the kind comments chaps, I hope to get more done over the Easter break.

stuzzar · Posted: Wed 29 Apr 2009 21:51 pm Post subject:

As you can see from the following pictures I have done a bit of work on the diorama base although I have now decided to carry on with that part of the build over in the diorama section and to concentrate on finishing the Saladin here.

I have been unable to locate any decent crew figures so have decided to finish this off with all hatches closed down, I did however add a .30 cal machine gun from the Airfix/Heller Jeep kit. This is much nicer than the one supplied although the gun mount is probably incorrect

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Next up the detail painting was carried out, picking out all of the small details like fire extinguishers and pioneer tools.

Here I have added a couple of Long Range Desert Group decals taken from the Revell chevrolet Kit

General dirtying down and weathering was also carried out using a very thin wash and a little dry brushing.

Finally my old favourites, a couple of coats of matt varnish and a dusting of crushed pastels (two different shades on this one) were added to finish it off. There are a couple of aerials to add but they will probably snap off so I will leave them off for now.

It is nice to see the ex-JB kits on the market under the Airfix banner, they are fairly simple builds and ideal for beginers or those trying out military vehicles for the first time. I have enjoyed building this kit, although I do not usually build post war equipment it has been fun trying out a 'what if' paint scheme and as mentioned above I will continue with the base over in the diorama section.

Thanks to Spudgun for doing such a splendid job leading the build, it has been great to see so many participants and the great variety of kits built

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Cheers

Stu

Hawk · Posted: Thu 30 Apr 2009 09:17 am Post subject:

Nice build Stu I have seen period pics of Saladins with the same gun mount for the M1919A4 I will post a pic if I can find one....
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DavidM · Posted: Thu 30 Apr 2009 15:48 pm Post subject:

Better off without the aerials in my experience, they are the diameter of reasonable size trees

But it does look like it needs the sand channel adding.

David
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 30 Apr 2009 16:48 pm Post subject:

Looking very good indeed Stu.

All the best
Sgt.S
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chrisbh · Posted: Thu 30 Apr 2009 17:00 pm Post subject:

Nice build Stu. Chunky little beast isn't it?

David:

stuzzar · Posted: Thu 30 Apr 2009 20:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the kind comments chaps, quite agree about the sand channel David but was not too impressed with the one in the kit.

Cheers

Stu