Tamiya British SAS Jeep

Build a classic kit (first issued before 1990) without modern aftermarket additions. Any subject, any scale. Campaign runs from 20/05/16 - to 01/07/16. Campaign medals awarded for models completed within those dates.
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Jan Persson
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Tamiya British SAS Jeep

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Since all the cool boys are joining this group build, I really have to choise although I neither have the time nor the confidence to finish this.

The SAS jeep is probably one of the most known Tamyia kits from the 70's and build in numerous very, very good versions. Desert vehicles and sceneries are my all time favorites, so I am really looking forward to trying my limited skills on this little pearl.
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I will be using most of the techniques from this book I had since the mid 80's - lots of dry brushing :D
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I found the kit on ebay for a very cheap price - so while waiting for it to arrive, I started the base. It will be a small vignette, just made from plaster, a paint, wash and dry brush. Still a some work to do, but you get the idea.
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That base looks extremely good! :D

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As usual, construction begins with the chassis. Only a few parts to fit.
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Done pretty fast, wheels dry fitted
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OMG, "The Modelmakers Handbook"! My folks bought me that for my 16th birthday, wish I had hung onto it now, brings back memories of trying to make water out of two part epoxy :D
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Great start Jan. The base looks terrific. :)

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Hi Jan,

Nice choice of subject. Definitely one of Tamiya's iconic kits :D

Love the base you have built to display the Jeep on 8-)
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Trying hard to do some modeling!

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Thank you guys, who spotted the lizzard? :P

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Yeah, i did!...............now that you mention it :roll: :lol:
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Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep

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I missed him, but then again, he does blend well.

The base looks great Jan, and I am looking forward to seeing the rest of this come together.

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Arg - missed the lizard too :lol: .

Great start on a apparently very well regarded kit! :D



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