Free Model #3 - Cromwell Mk IV

[Toddlea]

Here is my build thread for the Free Model #3 contest. I chose this model from Thaipaperwork because it is well designed and is a subject I find interesting. Kit is only 5 pages but has the opportunity for lots of detail. You can download it here.

 

[KCStephens]

YEA!
Another armor build - I love it!

 

[Soaring]

I'll be watching with an intrigued imagination...

 

[Toddlea]

Not much to report. Spent extra time to keep the body square and seams aligned. Also doubled all the hinges and hatches on this part.

 

[Soaring]

Looks good to me By the way, do you use a pen for outlining the tabs?

 

[KCStephens]

Todd,
Looks great so far! That's a fine looking model. Quick question for 'ya...Did you reinforce the hull with heavier card stock?

 

[Lex]

A Thaipaper tank? Nice! Looking forward to it!

 

[Toddlea]

Thanks for the comments. I used 3 types of paper for this kit. 110lb cardstock for the hull and turret pieces, 90lb cardstock for the rest and anything that has to be rolled small I use 32lb text. I color the edges with Faber-Castell Pitt artist pens. They have a cool pointed brush and they don't bleed.

 

[Stev0]

I have a few of those ... they are great.

 

[jaffro]

can you please show a picture of the tip of one of those pens close up? they could be just what I have been looking for.

Nice start to the build btw, straight and clean.

 

[NULLMOON]

nice to see a brit tank makes me want to start my valentine:thumb:

 

[Toddlea]

Pitt pen tip.

 

[lriera]

Thanks for the tip about the pens. I also have asked for my set of pens.

 

[Toddlea]

I've spent the last two months making road wheels but here is a picture of the front with all the fiddly tiny parts.

 

[Soaring]

Excellent work! So the light rails are made of paper? Because that is truly something!

 

[GT5500]

Excellent work! So the light rails are made of paper? Because that is truly something!

They are included in the kit, when I made mine I used the paper ones but it looks as Todd has used wire. Great job so far, those headlight supports ar the smallest tubes I have ever rolled ( I guess less then a 2mm unrolled).

 

[Toddlea]

The tubes are pretty small. I use a pin to roll them around.

 

[exzealot]

Looks nice so far! Clean work. I hope to see this one completed.

Ken

 

[BARX2]

Great job so far! I'm looking forward to building a tank one of these days and that's one I will definitely consider.

 

[Toddlea]

Turret finished. Fairly strait forward build. Tabless construction is always a challenge. Added built up hinges, hatches and bolts.