Tamiya 300035033 35033 British SAS Jeep LTD

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Try and build the sights for the guns (and attach the magazines that I've also just noticed are missing). There are some 15-16 Jerry cans (there are three as one piece for the Jeep bonnet) and Ive just found another 3 😱 Subtle small details can also seem interesting - for example, on one of the two spare wheels, one tire can be completely worn. Or damaged fender, and so on. For WW2 I think the beret was Maroon and the dark shade in the B&W photos and colour photo #7 would support this - but I can ask the Regimental Historian of 21 for you if you want? (little factoid few are aware of - 21 is the Senior SAS Reg't being formed before 22 the Regular unit. A Unique arrangement for the British Army).

SAS Jeeps | Romsey Modellers SAS Jeeps | Romsey Modellers

Thanks digger.... all this scratch building is reminding me how long this stuff takes compared to taking something off the sprue and glueing it to another part. Also as I found out the engineering is really not up to modern standards. As a first kit it might be a bit of a challenge.

And here they are added to the hood. While not fully functional or perfect, I think they are a definite improvement over the generic lumps molded into the die-cast. I painted them randomly using a combination of colours that blended together well, rather than any specific uniforms. For the foreign legion guy, I need to add the rifle strap and paint his watch and cap badge. Only 2 left - both have which haven't done too badly having been in a shoebox with a load of other old built stuff for well over 20 years:

British Special Air Service Jeep, Tamiya MM133 (1974)

Actually, the uniforms style on both my figures reflect more of what was used from the north Mediterranean and Europe instead of the desert, but did see some photos with a similar uniform in the sand though very rare, right? When the wash had dried, I then drybrushed all over using a mix of Vallejo Sand Yellow (70.916) and Iraqui Sand (70.819) in a 1:1 ratio: The steering column and wheel are going to end up at odd angles as its the easiest way to get the driver's hands to sit on the wheel!Thanks for the comments re. the jeep, folks. I really must get round to painting a couple of extra figures and construct a simple vignette, but I got distracted with the D-Day group build... and then that got distracted with "proper" work

TAMIYA 35033 British SAS Jeep 1:35 Military Model Kit TAMIYA 35033 British SAS Jeep 1:35 Military Model Kit

Once the Jeep was assembled and I was happy with it I gave it an undercoat of Humbrol primer and left it over night to dry. It was then given a couple of coats of Humbrol Sand, I couldn’t get hold of my usual Tamiya spray cans so used Humbrol , which were very impressive and readily available. Hi all, I'm between major builds right now and I decided to make Tamiya's SAS Jeep (the one I got for my birthday) Maybe something as fiddly as the jeep is not the best model to use to practice airbrushing technique as there are so many nooks and crannies, hidden parts and hard to reach areas. I find the little "to-do" lists incredibly helpful, especially if I know I'm going to be away from the bench for a while. Of course it helps if you remember to write down everything you've spotted. Unfortunately, I forgot to add "Paint the rear lights and reflectors BEFORE attaching the spare wheels". So having fitted them, I had to take them off, do the painting, and reattach them. This SAS Jeep model can be made using different types of equipment, either with heavy equipment for long distance operations or a choice of two types of light equipment for short distance operations. Most of the equipment that was used by the SAS is contained. Like all models, the attention to detail of this kit is amazing. Modelling skills are helpful if under 10 years of age. Not a toy. Warning choking hazard, contains small parts. Cement and paint not included.Incidentally, the middle handle on each of the jerry cans was made from stretched sprue. I've never worked out why this has been omitted from all Tamiya's jerry cans - at least in their early production kits. Wouldn't have thought it would have been too hard to have included it in the moulding. One more question, do you know if anyone makes decals of the rank, unit patches, jump wings, etc. in 1/18 scale?

Tamiya 1/35 SAS Jeep - International Scale Modeller Tamiya 1/35 SAS Jeep - International Scale Modeller

And here is the chassis with the body sitting on it (much work still to be done before being attached): I would definitely consider this a good base model to scratch build and modify. There are a couple of details missing (such as the bonnet latches) which ought to be there really but there is a lot of scope to scratch build your own details and modify for authenticity. The SAS jeeps were used in WWII for long distance reconnaissance and raiding behind German lines. They had to carry enough fuel, food, and water and of course weapons for these missions so every available surface was used for stowage, which is great for a modeller, like me, who likes vehicles covered in weapons and stowage. Talking about major holes or cut outs, I also added a thin sheet of plastic to the front of the top firewall (Under the front bonnet). Prior to adding it there were six different holes and cuts including the two I kept for the dogleg hinges of the bonnet. I believe they were there to be used with other jeep variants that the mold was used for. But... those eyes, those eyes!!! (more specifically, the right pupil) Its been following me round the room!BigWall: I tend to agree with you regarding the weathering (scale matters). I guess this will be my test bed. I have paint, panel line detailer, pastels, Tamia and Vallejo weather pigments and powders, and watercolor pencils. If I can't figure something out with all that I'm in trouble. When showing the replacement tarp sitting on the hood earlier I did not share exactly how that came to be. The replacement front tarp had to be modified to fit on the hood. The first step was to Dremel out a pair of holes beneath the tarp for the two ribs left on the hood I believe originally for the windshield when folded down. Then I added a couple of layers of Vallejo IDF Israeli Sand Grey 61-73 (74.614). This would have the advantage of being a neutral colour underneath the further coats of the lighter sandy colours: Yeah, the Dragon kit does look good. Having said that, its 2 or 3 times the price I paid for my Tamiya one, so it bloody well ought to be. The kit also supplies an M2HB, but taking one look at it, I felt like using an actual one on whoever rendered the piece of complete uhhh excrement.