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Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 07 Jun 2016, 19:47
by Jan Persson
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
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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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Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 07 Jun 2016, 20:09
by Philipp Gross
That base looks extremely good!
Philipp
Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 07 Jun 2016, 20:55
by Jan Persson
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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Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 07 Jun 2016, 21:33
by Adam Durrant
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
Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 08 Jun 2016, 00:16
by Vincent Power
Great start Jan. The base looks terrific.
Vincent
Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 08 Jun 2016, 01:51
by Justin Wooding
Hi Jan,
Nice choice of subject. Definitely one of Tamiya's iconic kits
Love the base you have built to display the Jeep on
Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 08 Jun 2016, 07:13
by Jan Persson
Thank you guys, who spotted the lizzard?
Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 08 Jun 2016, 07:52
by Justin Wooding
Yeah, i did!...............now that you mention it
Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 08 Jun 2016, 13:32
by Matt Parvis
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.
Matt
Re: Tamiya British SAS Jeep
Posted: 08 Jun 2016, 18:15
by Raoul Kunz
Arg - missed the lizard too
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Great start on a apparently very well regarded kit!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz