Light Tank, 1/35

[Alvis 3.14159]

So I started with this classic kit:


I modified the hull to take a new turret:





I liked the original turret and wanted to save i8t for something else, but sadly I needed the detaily bits for this project as well:

[Alvis 3.14159]

I then assembled the hull and wheels.





Vehicle was given a basic OD paint job, and a wash was applied to the engine deck and areas around the hull.

[Alvis 3.14159]

Now, for the new turret:

This is a Craft Store Xmas decoration.




Hatch location marked:


then drilled out carefully.



Detaily bits attached

[Alvis 3.14159]

Turret painted, new gun made from 3 telescoping tubes of styrene.


Unfortunately, the weight of the gun and the fact the turret wasn't actually attached led to the dreaded "Gun Droopage", so I used two magnets to fix that problem.
One in the hull:


and one on the turret:



Huzzah! It works!

[Thorvic]

Brilliant  

[PR19_Kit]

That's one SERIOUS gun! 

[scooter]

[Martin H]

stunning! just stunning.

[Hobbes]

 

[zenrat]

I love how far you'll go for a bad pun.
Bravo.

[Old Wombat]

Insanely cute!

[NARSES2]

Wonderfull 

The turret does have a certain Soviet look about it

[Go4fun]

  Well that was a bright idea. 

[Mossie]

HA HA HA!   Love it!

Light fighter next???

[zenrat]

Light horse?