freddietello Posted June 30, 2014 Report Posted June 30, 2014 Hi guys I just finished these Master Box 1/72 models, Mark I male/female. very nice kits , easy to build, fits nicely and have some good details. A very pleasant weekend proyect. Primed with Vallejo colors and some weathering with both Vallejo acrylic washesand AK weathering products, a bit of pigments and a graphite pencil for the polished metal.
Ron Bell Posted June 30, 2014 Report Posted June 30, 2014 The kit looks to be a quantum leap above the old Airfix one. You did a very nice job with it as well. One questions, how many parts are there to the driver's cupola? Emhar's is around 3-4, the same as Airfix's and neither fits very well.
JohnRatzenberger Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 One part cupola. Many edges in the kit are beveled so overall fit is quite clean.
catdude01 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 thanks for the step by step, very helpful and amazing results!
Ron Bell Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Just saw one of these at the LHS. Kind of pricey at $29.99. It might have to wait it's place in the production schedule. I'm more into "on time delivery" now a days, inventory-wise.
freddietello Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Posted July 1, 2014 Many tanks guys, I love WWI machines and I'm willing to see Takom's big bro.
ghodges Posted July 4, 2014 Report Posted July 4, 2014 Absolutely beautiful finishes, especially in such a small scale! But, I have to admit to a lack of sex education for armor.....what IS the difference between the Mk.I male and female? Or do you need to look underneath them to see? GIL
JohnRatzenberger Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 The original design had a 6-pdr & an MG in each sponson, for a total of two each - these became known as Males. When it seemed that there would be a shortage of 6-pdrs, another MG was substituted for each 6-pdr, thus 4 MGs - and known as "Females". I am not aware there was any particular connotation behind the naming. However, the first prototype, known as 'Little Willie', evolved into the definitive Mark I prototype, known as 'Mother', which had 6-pdrs, so 'Mother' was a 'Male' You airplane guys lead a sheltered life :D
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