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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: Bob C on October 04, 2020, 11:35:54 AM

Title: Tamiya Cromwell
Post by: Bob C on October 04, 2020, 11:35:54 AM
Finished this a couple of days ago. It's the Tamiya 1/35 scale Cromwell MK IV, this one is slightly different in that it has an Accurate Armour split drivers hatch which allowed the driver to escape when the turret was traversing. it's in the marking of the 8th Hussars which was the armoured recce unit of 7 armoured division.
painted in my usual way with Tamiya, Hataka and ammo mig paints.
I have another two Cromwell and an ARV to do.
Title: Re: Tamiya Cromwell
Post by: MSea on October 04, 2020, 12:01:38 PM
Another excellent model Bob
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Post by: zak on October 04, 2020, 12:02:57 PM
Wow, that looks really nice.
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Post by: chriswil42 on October 04, 2020, 01:44:58 PM
An excellent model Bob.
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Post by: Haddock on October 04, 2020, 02:54:18 PM
Nice, the figures look good.
Haddock.
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Post by: cph64 on October 05, 2020, 03:02:17 PM
Great model and diorama. Why the white roof?
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Post by: Bob C on October 05, 2020, 05:56:43 PM
I’ve read that because the forward troops had been hit by the RAF frequently an order came out before operation goodwood to paint the top flat surface of turrets white, I don’t think it was a good idea and the tank crew didn’t like it either. There are a few pictures of Cromwell’s that look a light colour on the tops which is bigger than the normal white star. I think it’s a bit debatable but it could be feasible.
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Post by: councilman on October 05, 2020, 06:32:37 PM
You've made a cracking job of this one. Love the camouflage strips.
Andy.
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Post by: Red Lancer on October 09, 2020, 06:28:17 PM
It looks really great, Bob. The photos with the background are great!
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Post by: Bigkev on October 13, 2020, 05:32:23 PM
Quote from: Red Lancer on October 09, 2020, 06:28:17 PM
It looks really great, Bob. The photos with the background are great!

Fully agree with Red Lancer,
The model is very impressive, but the pictures just take it to another level.
Bigkev