Gekko 1/35 Cruiser Tank mk.II (A10)

[Rimmer]

Apologies, I started getting involved in the forum and then disappeared again. I can only say it's been a 'difficult' couple of weeks. I'll try and catch up more with what you guys are doing.

I started this kit recently, to kick of my future collection of British WWII Tanks, and so far it's been a really nice little build. It does feel like a short run kit, with poor fit in places, very thin plastic on some parts, large and sometimes badly placed sprue gates, soapy plastic etc. but for all that it's been fun.

It's also probably the most complicated kit I've built, and the first with a full interior (minus the Engine). Slow progress mainly due to lack of bench time, but here's where I am now. Forward compartment assembled, as is the base to the turret basket.

I'm looking forward to getting some paint on it.

Cheers!

 

[Tommergun]

Off to a great start I'd say.

 

[Rimmer]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting a bit more done.

 

[locomotive]

Sorry you've been having a difficult time.
This hobby helps my mental health and self care no end. (Not suggesting that's why you've had a hard time) Just remember there's others here who are willing to help , or help you forget for an hour or so.

 

[BarleyBop]

first with a full interior

Nice! Never done that either. Following along!

 

[Rimmer]

Sorry you've been having a difficult time.
This hobby helps my mental health and self care no end. (Not suggesting that's why you've had a hard time) Just remember there's others here who are willing to help , or help you forget for an hour or so.

Thanks! No Nothing like that though - just mental times at work. I'm a freelance Quality Manager for a number of companies, and typically, all there yearly audits came up within a few weeks of each other lol! It's pretty knackering!

 

[Rimmer]

Nice! Never done that either. Following along!

It's actually quite enjoyable - even though it will be mostly covered up, it'll be nice to able to peer into the hatches and see the insides. It might be fun to add some crew.

 

[Jakko]

Crew in seats is a lot harder to do than crew in hatches, though

 

[Rimmer]

Crew in seats is a lot harder to do than crew in hatches, though

I can well imagine!

 

[BarleyBop]

I can well imagine

Be ready for major cosmetic surgery, amputations, limb replacement surgery, decapitation and general foolery à la Dr. Frankenstein!

 

[locomotive]

Be ready for major cosmetic surgery, amputations, limb replacement surgery, decapitation and general foolery à la Dr. Frankenstein!

Yes, that's all very well, but what about the models?