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Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 13th, 2017, 9:22 pm
by Canuck2016
Good day all!

This is Tamiya's 1:35 Gepard. Again, an older kit, but it builds up into a good likeness of this impressive-looking vehicle. Low parts count, and perfect fit throughout. A fun build, and a great choice for anyone looking for a quick project!

Cheers!

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Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 13th, 2017, 11:48 pm
by JamesPerrin
Cool, I used to covert the Heller version in my LMS

Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 14th, 2017, 6:15 am
by Clashcityrocker
Very nice. I like the mud splashes on the sides and rear.

Nigel

Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 14th, 2017, 8:21 am
by iggie
Very smart looking build, and the weathering has worked a treat

Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 14th, 2017, 3:01 pm
by Canuck2016
Clashcityrocker wrote:Very nice. I like the mud splashes on the sides and rear.

Nigel
Thanks, all!

Clashcityrocker, the dirt on the skirts is just a thin spray of Tamiya Flat Earth (I always thought it was round!), then a spattering of water and pigment flicked on with an old toothbrush. Easy and fun! If the pigment goes where you don't want it to, just wait for it to dry, then wipe it off with a damp paintbrush. Cheers!

Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 14th, 2017, 5:20 pm
by ShaunW
A great build of this Tamiya classic, Canuck. I'm a longstanding fan of these older Tamiya armour kits which, if care is taken, can be made into excellent models as you have ably demonstrated here. Top work.

Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 14th, 2017, 6:40 pm
by Canuck2016
ShaunW wrote:A great build of this Tamiya classic, Canuck. I'm a longstanding fan of these older Tamiya armour kits which, if care is taken, can be made into excellent models as you have ably demonstrated here. Top work.
Thanks, Shaun! I completely agree about the old Tamiya kits. They may have some features which seem naive now (open sponsons, slots for batteries and a motor, toy-like moving parts), but they fit beautifully, are quick and simple to build, and look great when they're done. And they're surprisingly cheap!

Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 14th, 2017, 7:57 pm
by general rocket
A very good build, of one of my favourite tanks.

Re: Tamiya 1:35 Gepard

Posted: November 18th, 2017, 12:06 am
by PTB11
That looks fantastic, Canuck. Chalk me up as another fan of old Tamiya armour.