M24 Chaffee

This is the old Testors kit. Its really not bad if you take some time with it.

Most of the stowage was from the Legend resin set specifically for M24s.



I did several layers of washes and dry brushing with oils.



I did break some grab handles and replaced with wire.  Other than that, it worked out OK.

Vince B.   5-17-18

M61A5 Semovente

This is the M61A5 Semovente from Bandai. This is a 1.35 scale model of a tank from the Gundam SCIFI Anime.

This is the first Bandai kit I have assembled and I must say that it is a very finely engineered model indeed.

Daimler Mk II

This is the old Hasegawa Daimler Mk II British Armored car. I don't normally do British vehicles, but this was just a quick one between my other projects.  It is 1/72 scale so didn't take up much room on the work tables.
 

I did need to add some details such as antenna mounts and stowage and tools.

Vince B 5-7-18

Tamiya Israeli Tiran 5SH

As a Tamiya kit, I don't need to give you details of the build.  It fits great as expected. They call it a Tiran 5 though it is actually the captured Russian / Egyptian T55s Upgraded with the M60 105MM gun so it is a Tiran 5SH.



I added some stowage from a Legend bulk set for Israeli tanks. I like the larger legend sets of resin accessories because you have enough to spread over 2 or 3 kits.

As usual, I use a Metalic lacquer primer before I start with shades of enamel color.  Then with varying shades of heavy wash, I fill in the crevices.  After several dull coats, I dry brushed.



Old trophies make great bases. I have also found a variety of cutting boards at Big Lots which save a lot of time as well, no staining or sealing needed.



Vince B.  5-1-18