40mm Bofors gun.
This is a scratch built wooden model of a 40mm Bofors gun at 1/12 scale made from pine and ply.Took 4 weeks to make on and off.Copied from a 1/72 kit but with a lot more detail.
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Spiros Pendedekas said on January 17, 2021
I am speechless, Derek!
Amazing craftmanship!
Congratulations and Happy New Year!
Derek Matile said on January 17, 2021
Thanks Spiros.Really enjoyed making this one.Unfortunately it is also the last model I will be making due to neck and back pain.Happy New Year to you too.Stay safe.
Michel Verschuere said on January 17, 2021
Great build Derek! Very sorry this would the last one out of the Matile Series... They were always special!
Derek Matile said on January 17, 2021
That’s very nice of you to say that Michel.You never know I might get itchy fingers.
Tom Cleaver said on January 17, 2021
Sorry to hear about your medical issues Derek, and I will miss these great scratcbuilt artillery pieces. You do excellent work.
Derek Matile said on January 17, 2021
Thanks very much for that Tom.Don’t know what I’m going to do with myself.Probably work on the ones I v made and try to improve them.No rush.
Robert Royes said on January 18, 2021
A fantastic build Derek!
Derek Matile said on January 19, 2021
Thanks very much for that Robert.