Tamiya 1/35 Challenger 1 with Dozer Blade

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Tamiya 1/35 Challenger 1 with Dozer Blade

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The old Tamiya Chally 1 with the Accurate Armour dozer blade added. Apart from the dozer blade, the tank was pretty much built OOB with the exception of the amber beacon, for which I used a 3mm orange LED. Painted with Tamiya acylics.

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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Challenger 1 with Dozer Blade

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Excellent work, what did you use to get that brillient mud effect?
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splash wrote:what did you use to get that brillient mud effect?
Mainly Mig weathering powders and pastels.
Thanks for the kind comment :grin:
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Nicely done. Great build. Lovely weathering.

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Yet another beauty from you, Paddy. Built, painted and weathered to perfection 8-)
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Indeed Paddy great work from you again, I really like that chally
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:cry: Can't see your photos.
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PB scores again.
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jssel wrote:PB scores again.
Alas, yes and that's a great shame as it is a great looking build. Hang your head in shame PB :evil:
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OK, files transferred to Flickr and photos now restored.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Challenger 1 with Dozer Blade

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Cool! I really like the raw steel effect on the blade. Very nice touch.

You did a real nice job with the thermal wrapping on the barrel too. Any tips?
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Excellent build and weathering
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Thanks, guys.
The thermal sleeve was simply painted as per the instructions and given a dark oil wash to pick out the details and folds.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Challenger 1 with Dozer Blade

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I really like that, Paddy. Lots of subtle shading on the overall colour, and of course the weathering on the tank and dozer blade look great.
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