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From the shed: A quartet of fighting vehicles.

Pete S/ SP

Here are a few bits I’ve got finished recently.

An ICM BM13 rocket launcher and a Trumpeter T10 heavy tank. Both in 1/72nd scale. I’m really pleased with the greasy gungy effectr I got on the T10- the oil wash coming into its own I think, could have done with a bit more wiped off though.

Also I’ve finished off two Britrannia models M113s from Vietnam. Nice to have some models of these fully crewed. Also a big thanks to John (Just Needs Varnish) for the gift of these, I hope you like what I’ve done with them.

Astute readers will notice the return of the outdoor step as I’ve broken the light box- needs a little glueing to get it back in working order.

Cheers,

Pete.

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  1. Faust Avatar
    Faust

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    Great vehicles and love how you painted them up. Sorry to hear about the Lightbox!!

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thank you. It should be an easy fix hopefully.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  2. borderguy190 Avatar
    borderguy190

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    Great looking models! They are nicely dirtied up and look right at home on the battlefield.

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thanks- I always like to do my vehicles heavily weathered, more fun to do that way I feel.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  3. shichitenhakki Avatar
    shichitenhakki

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    That’s your front step? Photograph it in high definition and print it out as a playmat! Also, lovely paint job

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      That is a great idea- it goes a lovely mottled green when it is damp here.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  4. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

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    They look great! Also, your front step looks awesome as a backdrop!

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thanks Jenn. It is a great instant backdrop for photos.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  5. skinflintgames Avatar
    skinflintgames

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    Great weathering and that outdoor step is a terrific backdrop!

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thank you- I tried to get them to match photos from the era. Vietnam vehicles need that red mud effect for me.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  6. westburywargaming Avatar
    westburywargaming

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    Well I like the “greasy grungy effect” 😀

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thank you- I’m very pleased with it too.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  7. John@justneedsvarnish Avatar
    John@justneedsvarnish

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    All very nice, Pete! :-) The M113s looks spot on compared to colour photos I’ve seen of them, including the colour of the mud! Nice to see a T10 as well, since it’s a tank I rarely see a model of! And nice to see the return of the step!

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thank you John. I checked several photos to try and get them right. The red mud is such a part of the Vietnamese environment you have to have your vehicles weathered in it.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  8. imperialrebelork Avatar
    imperialrebelork

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    They’re great mate. I like the mud

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thanks mate.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  9. Mark A. Morin Avatar
    Mark A. Morin

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    Great vehicles!

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thanks Mark.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  10. maenoferren22 Avatar
    maenoferren22

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    Nicely done.

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    1. Pete S/ SP Avatar
      Pete S/ SP

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      Thank you.

      Cheers,

      Pete.

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  11. patmcf Avatar
    patmcf

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    Sorry Pete been AWOL , working on the bloody plot making new garden beds due to a warm Autumn, hopefully I might post something soon 👍🏻😎

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