RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

[Jimster]

Your models are in their own class and you’re at the top. Truly unbelievable realism and accuracy.

[lmcq11]

Thank you Barry, Nab, Herman, Jimster and Raminator throughout the build. Yes, it was certainly the most complex model i undertook so far, very risky with potential critical pitfalls at every step. Lots of planning went into this one and few Ludwig parts were used in the end, but the ones that were used were useful, specially the suspension. If I had to build it again, I would only order the lower chassis parts and spend a bit more on metal road wheels.

Although there might have been other RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III built in the past, this one is probably unique in its combination of elements, specially the DKLM metal tracks.

Finally got my lettering decals from Fantasy Printshop. These are British RAF individual letters in two sizes, and lots of them. Its not easy to create words with these, placement and alignment of individual letters is difficult. The model is then applied with two coats of Tamiya flat clear. It was about time, the Mig Ammo acrylic paint was quite fragile, easily scratched.

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

Looking at CHEETAH one more time, i noticed the serial numbers on the sides are placed exactly under the tow cable running along the hull. Not the best position to be visible, but that’s where it needs to be also on this model.

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

And here is the finished model, presenting CHEETAH, a Churchill MK III of the Calgary Regiment. Colourful, the Dieppe tanks had no less than 14 markings.

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

With two Canadian tank crew and with deep wading stacks as seen when it would be loaded on the Tank Landing Craft.

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

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[lmcq11]

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

And some pics in the field.

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

Tomorrow, i will post a Youtube video.

Regards, Louis

[43rdRecceReg]

: As if your mastery of model building isn't already enough. Your photography is also almost supernatural.

[lmcq11]

Thank you 43rdRecceReg, glad you like it.

Here is a night picture with the two different headlights on.

RC 1/16 Churchill Mk III - Dieppe Raid 1942 - Build

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Regards, Louis

[inger]

Really outstanding work. Beautifully done.

[Model Builder 4]

Another top draw build Louis look forward to the video of it in action

Cheers,Lee.

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning,
A Stand-Out Churchill among all others.
Excellent work with a great Build Thread thrown in for good measure! Always appreciated.
regards,
Painless

[lmcq11]

A Stand-Out Churchill among all others.

Thank you Painless, i think a Churchill Mk III is indeed pretty rare. The hull and turret are very different than the more common Mk VII. I am happy with the results. It also runs well.

Another top draw build Louis look forward to the video of it in action

And here is a short demo video of the model operating close to the camera.

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Regards, Louis

[lmcq11]

And here another video with the removable deep wading stacks, crew and smoker unit in function while running on a stand for the camera close ups.

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Regards, Louis