Twin 40mm Bofors
This is a scratch built model of twin 40mm Bofors I made a couple of years ago.I’v done a little bit of work on them recently by taking off 10mm off each barrel and giving it a new paint job after seeing a picture of this paint scheme and a different base.Not sure of the scale but is eleven inches high with full elevation.
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Craig Abrahamson said on July 27, 2019
I’m at a loss for words regarding your scratch building techniques – absolutely stunning craftsmanship, sir !!
Derek Matile said on July 27, 2019
Thanks very much for those kind words Craig.Makes it all worthwhile with comments like that.
Robert Royes said on July 27, 2019
Craig said it all, Craftsmanship!
Derek Matile said on July 27, 2019
Thanks Robert.👍
Maarten said on July 27, 2019
Excellent scratch building
Derek Matile said on July 28, 2019
Thanks Maarten 👍
George R Blair Jr said on July 27, 2019
Great job, Derek. I have always thought the twin 40 looked really cool. I have thought it would be cool to build, but I change my mind when I remember that my building skills are a long way from being able to make mine look like yours. What is the scale of your scratchbuild?
Derek Matile said on July 28, 2019
Hi George,thanks for the comment. I suppose everyone has some sort of skills and as a model builder I m sure you wouldn’t have a problem building one of these.Taking your time and lots of patience it can be done.It’s not as hard as it looks.As you probably know,I only work with wood.
Derek Matile said on July 28, 2019
Forgot,as for scale not sure.Copied it from pictures but I would say about 1/15.The gun is 9 inches long.
Dan Lee said on July 28, 2019
Beautiful scratch build.
Derek Matile said on July 28, 2019
Thanks Dan.
david leigh-smith said on July 28, 2019
Gorgeous work, Derek, I really look forward to your builds. Superb craftsmanship.
Now, could you do me about eight in 1/350, same detail…
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Derek Matile said on July 28, 2019
Thanks David.Are you sure you don’t want nine?😄
Gary Wiley said on July 28, 2019
Derek, your builds are all very well done. I am always impressed by them, but rarely comment. This build, however, is awesome to me. David beat me to the comment, because I too could use about 8… or 9. 🙂
Great job!
Derek Matile said on July 28, 2019
Thanks very much for those kind words Gary.My eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be.😊