M20, M9, and M40

Awarded: Gold

By: Akos Szabo

Manufacturer(s): Matchbox

Description: M20, Diamond t-980, M9 Rodgers trailer and M40 Gun Motor carriage. Old Matchbox kits, built almost OOTB. Additions: resin stowage, wires, mirrors, windshield. Painted with Humbrol enamels, weathered with drawing ink and pigments.

Judge 1: You are lacking an under construction photo and it would have been good to see the other side of the model but otherwise this is a very good build of an ordinary model. You’ve done a great job on those terrible tracks and the extra stowage really gives the model some life. The paint work and decals are well applied and I like the colour, there is some subtle variation in the tone, the upper surfaces are nicely faded and the smaller details stand out well. The weathering gives a good impression of a long trip on dusty roads the only thing to point out is I would expect to see more dust on the back of the M40. Very well done.
Judge 2: A couple of classic's which are nice to see amongst all the new dragon kits. the construction is good, some join issues on the hull side front & upper hull wall corner & truck bed walls. the WIP photo will be good next time to see the extra details you have added like the more in scale rear vision mirrors & the nicely done windows & cable/pully for the blade on the rear of the M40. the basecoat OD is nice & even,Also the the weathering dust mist on the sides & wheels is very effective & on the blade. the decals although old & thick are applied well,all the stowage & barrel cover on the M40 are nice touches too. the Whole Diorama is very impressive! Beautifully work.
Judge 3: The diorama is fantastic, but only the models can be judged. Both are well built and the paint finish has been very well done. The dust fits the setting very well and there is nice contrast between the shadows and highlights.