Old Valentine

Awarded: Bronze

By: Julio Lopez

Manufacturer(s): Italeri

Modifications: I've changed the version of the tank, the OOTB is the version mk.I, and I've made the mk.III. I've added wire handles, and copper rod for the gun barrel. You'll can see the rest of the changes in the photos.

Description: It´s a Velantine in the African campaing, unit unknow. A camuflage pattern of the battles in tunicia. Painted with Tamiya acrilics, weathering filters oil colors and Vallejo colors.

Judge 1: Great tidy plastic sheet work on the skirts & other details only the front hull edge seems to have missed a putty or paint seal. The light paint with just the right amount of chipping looks good aerials look a little thick but the flag are a good touch as with the rolled tarp.
Judge 2: First rate build. Very good application of camouflage with nice paint chips. Very good in-build photos (though you may want to use a more neutral background as the wood desk blends into the tan colored plastic). Very nice paint application but could use a bit more dust around the running gear. Antennae are also a bit thick. Very good!
Judge 3: I have to agree with the other judges the build is first rate, especially when one considers the tired old kit you started with. The paint work and camo is very good and could be further improved with a darker pin wash to bring out the finer details. As one of the other judges has already mentioned I would expect to see a lot more dust on a vehicle based in North Africa. These minor things aside you have certainly build something you can be proud of, good work.