Scalawags Challenger 2 build

Uncarina
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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Paul,

It looks great with the markings, and thanks for sharing your lettering resource. I had been curious about the vinyl material, but thought it would be too thick to be realistic; your impressions have changed my mind.

Cheers, Tom
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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Very nice Paul, the weathering will be great on this one.

Black is very subtle.
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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Nice mg - no tank is finished without one.
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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Looks really good dude! We need a video of her in action! How does she go with the new metal running gear?
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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Did you paint the tracks too?

Looks great!
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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I'm just getting caught up with your build, and it really does look authentic with the weathering and finish! Nice work on the ammo can and mg as well. Very nice!

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This really looks fantastic. Super realism at it's finest. Following this build has been fun, makes me want to get a modern tank to battle with. Perfect job on all points. Congrats.

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Smashing work!
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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Paul,
Good morning. I had my doubts about that metal MG but you brought it to life with scratch building and ammo belt. I could not agree more with the use of the excellent Tamiya weathering kits. You have used them here to perfection. Realism definitely achieved! This is one of the finest looking modern tanks out there.
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Re: Scalawags Challenger 2 build

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scalawag wrote:
Uncarina wrote:Paul,

It looks great with the markings, and thanks for sharing your lettering resource. I had been curious about the vinyl material, but thought it would be too thick to be realistic; your impressions have changed my mind.

Cheers, Tom
Yeah the Vinyl used for these is thin, not as thin as decals obviously, but acceptable to my eye.

Paul
They look good. ..i used old fashioned letraset on mine...ill try the vinyl nextbtime..nice job
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