Vickers

By: Berthold Tacke

Manufacturer(s): JB-Models

Description: Vickers MK. VI Type B, which fought 1940 in northern France with the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, which formed the reconnaissance-regiment of the 2. infantrydivision of the I. corps of the BEF. Colours used are Humbrol mid green (102) and Humbrol matt dark green (30). Figures are varied Preiser-figures.

Judge 1: Firstly the model is well made but the photos are a little overexposed, there is no under construction photo and we prefer a plain background. Thank you for supplying a good description of your model, you are one of the few who has. This is a tiny little tank and you’ve done a good job of a simple kit, the paint is well applied but it’s hard to get a good view as it is only really visible in 2 pictures. The scene is fantastic and this would have scored higher if judged as a diorama.
Judge 2: The build and construction looks good, but the vehicle would be improved with more shading - stronger washes around the small details for example. Unfortunately I can only judge the model (the scene is very nicely done) and the photos don't show the model very clearly.
Judge 3: This is a hard one to Judge because its only on the vechicle not the whole diorama. Also Im not familiar with JB models quality so the basecoat looks quite heavy & has killed off alot of detail especially the bolts on the turret & hull sides. Some of the colours look off (photography?) the tarp looks orange & the two greens. I like the mirror & exhaust & weathering on the wheels & tracks. Also the decals & the Historic background to the scene also. I feel this would rate higher if we were judging the whole Diorama.