Chaffee recce

[Mike Wren]

have finally got round to doing a bit of modelling... a 1/72 British turretless Chaffee recce (circa 1946 extended WWII). It's actaully based on a diecast/plastic Hobby Master M24 model, so the bodged up a rudimentary interior out of plastic card and various scrap bits and added various bits of stowage. The silver bits are made from Swan Morton scalpel blade packets, wrapped around scrap plastic and tissue paper with masking tape straps. It's since been primed and had a couple of MGs added, more pics to follow.

[NARSES2]

I like the idea Mike, looking forward to seeing it finished and on a stand near you in the so distant future 

[Weaver]

Nice idea - kinda of an update on the Stuart recce.

Like the idea of using the Swann Morton packets - good substitute for the late lamented metal toothpaste tubes! Just hope you havn't got a pile of sharp unpacked blades lying around now.....

[buzzbomb]

Nice follow on to the Turretless Stuart.

terrific job on the interior

[Mike Wren]

thanks chaps, progress has been slowed this week by baby Wren being a bit poorly, hopefully not for too much longer and I can get some paint on it

[Mike Wren]

seeing as this is finished but I haven't taken a pics yet, here it is on the stand at Cosford, courtesy of Jaybee

[Captain Canada]

Beauty job on such a small little tank. Looks awesome in that wee dio too ! You made the bustles out of tin foil ?

[Steel Penguin]

looks good there Mike, and evan better "live," it had a good few folks examine it closly as well. it certainly makes my Cheiftain behind it look " gaming quality" 

[NARSES2]

Really was nice to see that in the "flesh" Mike 

[Weaver]

Yes I was admiring that, having totally forgotten this thread  It looks great - well done! 

[Go4fun]

That is a lovely bit of modeling. Now I have to wonder where the turret ends up.