Whippet tank

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Whippet tank

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My first proper tank build (If this counts as a proper tank :grin: ), the 1/72 Emhar Whippet:

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I wanted to do something for the 1918 centenary, and to be honest it was never going to be an aircraft (all that rigging!) so I finally put together this old Emhar kit that had been in the box room for five years or so - I originally bought it for a wargames project that came to nothing.

A nice little build - how it measures up for accuracy I can't say, but to me that looks like a Whippet so let others count rivets. Built over one night, painted on a second, I enjoyed it immensely and may add one of the Emhar Mk.IVs at some later date.
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Nice work, I have always liked the Wippet it looks so much more modern than the earlier tanks.
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Thats a little gem. The weathering is excellent.
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Very nice work! I have the Meng 1/35 version to tackle this year and hope it will turn out as good!
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You hit the mark with this one. Very sweet build.
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Great work, and yes it counts as a tank (I just checked with some knowledgeable trackheads I know ;-) just in case) :grin: :grin:
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FAAMAN wrote:Great work, and yes it counts as a tank (I just checked with some knowledgeable trackheads I know ;-) just in case) :grin: :grin:
I realise that it could qualify as an armoured tractor. :grin:
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Nice job! Love the Whippet!
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Great build, Rob and it's a proper tank alright, just as much as a Tiger or a Challenger in my book!
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Whippet, good :lol:

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ps someone had to
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Clashcityrocker wrote:Whippet, good :lol:

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ps someone had to
Excellent Devo reference, I take my hat off to you sir.
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Devo?
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iggie wrote:Devo?
Are they not men? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devo

CCR worked a clever Devo lyrics reference into his post. I deserved it. :grin:
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Spaceowl wrote:
iggie wrote:Devo?
Are they not men? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devo

CCR worked a clever Devo lyrics reference into his post. I deserved it. :grin:
Ah, them! I recognise the song but wouldn't have known the band name :grin:
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Very nice looking Whippet. Two nights to complete! Man, you're fast.
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