Churchill Snake

[Gary Boxall]

Woohoo - it's finally back

Not sure why the inner pipes are shorter Steve.


Here's where things currently stand. Just need to give it a good look over to ensure I haven't missed anything, add the tow hook to the rear and then paint....



























Gary

[Steve Hutchinson]

As ever

great use of multiple materials, a keen eye for minute detail and just bl##dy brilliant

Excellent work Gary

Steve H

[Philipp Gross]

Simply magnificent

Philipp

[Gary Boxall]

Thanks gents

However, that was the easy part. Paint is a different story....

I would seem that probably 2 of the most contested colours as far as WW2 is concerned are Dunkelgelb and British SCC 15 Olive Drab. I had hoped that life would be made easier by Mig's recent British ETO Colours release which contained, what is allegedly British SCC.
I initially gave the model a quick spray with Vallejo OD Primer - concentrating on the photoetched parts before turning to the Mig colour. Disappointed is not a strong enough word TBH. More like Bronze Green than OD

So, back to the old school method of mixing your own. After a little searching on the net, I found a 'recipe' by the famed Mike Starmer using Tamiya colours....



The Mig colour isn't quite consigned for the bin - but close

Anyhow, here's an indication of the difference in colours. The lights do make the hull seem a little lighter than in natural light, but am much happier with the new shade I've used on the turret....



Gary

[Gary Boxall]

More paint.....





Gary

[Gary Boxall]

The blue background is playing havoc with the camera so swapped for white which allows for better colour definition. Here's where things sit after a little colour modulation...





Next step is some clear followed by decals.

Gary

[Raoul Kunz]

Looks stunning Gary!
I suspected as much in regards to the blue background screwing up the colour, I've had to deal with pink panzer grey....back then much to Vinnie's amusement .


Best regards

Raoul G. Kunz

[Vincent Power]

Wow!! That's fantastic Gary!

Vincent

[Shawn Ramsey]

Pics look much better now Gary.

Really like the paint.

Shawn

[Gary Boxall]

Cheers chaps

Decals on and some smaller details painted (BESAs, extinguishers etc)...









Turret is just sat loosely on the hull.

Gary