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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Heller 1/35 Somua S35
stikpusher
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 10:13 AM UTC
This is an old shelf queen of mine that was sidelined early in construction for many years until I recently pulled it out again and started over from about the 10% mark.

This is the old Heller S35 kit originally released in 1977. I replaced the turret machine gun barrel with some Albion tubing, added cast armor texture with Mr Surfacer 1000, and a tow chain on the rear tow hook and shackles. Paints are Humbrol enamels.











The Boche are that way!



Comments and critiques are welcome...
mligthart
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 11:30 AM UTC
I salute any men that makes a Heller kit look that good!!!!
really well done!!
obg153
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 01:15 PM UTC
Very nicely done, indeed!! The muted colors on your paint job look great. And the figures are a fine compliment. "The Boche are that way," would make a perfect nameplate on a dio base.
stikpusher
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 03:20 PM UTC
Thank you gentlemen.

Michel, Heller kits certainly have their challenges. This one did.

Jack, this is supposed be a shelf sitter to add on to my French AFV collection, but now that you mention a diorama with this tank, these figures, and that title... the wheels are turning...
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 04:13 PM UTC
I have this model. So it can be made into a winner! Your model inspires me.

Who are the figures by?
stikpusher
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 04:39 PM UTC
Thanks Frederick. Aside from what I did, and in a more logical order (rescribe certain areas before adding parts), replacement tracks would help. I don’t know about it being a winner, but it will look good enough.

The figures are from the Tamiya Renault UE Carrier. So now I have two French AFVs...
FarmerDave
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2020 - 09:03 AM UTC
Looks great, you've got to love those wacky French camouflage schemes from ww2.
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2020 - 09:09 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Looks great, you've got to love those wacky French camouflage schemes from ww2.



Thank you David. I agree about the French camo schemes, they are certainly more attractive than overall Olive Drab, Panzer Gray, or 4B0 Green.
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