1/35 Trumpeter C1 Ariete

Started by Anthony Ricco · 17 · 1 year ago · Ariete, Armour, C1, Italian, tank
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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    So it's time for my first 1/35 Tank. What else could I do but the awesome Italian Main Battle Tank, the C1 Ariete.
    Italian armour is mostly olive green but I found some nice references of the Nato camo on the C1 so thats definitely where I'm taking this one. Hope you enjoy.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    Starting off well - gosh now I know why eveyone complains about road wheels sanding and painting forever.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    Did some work on the turret and barrel - a 2 piece barrel so had to get rid of that seam.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    The Breda gun has nice detail but no barrel hole so I cut off the barrel and replaced it with a hypodermic needle shaft.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    All primed up with Vallejo black primer and ready for paint - amazing details.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    And with a spot of colour it comes to life.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    Another super entry and ditto progress, my friend @anthonyricco!
    Looks fantastic so far, unbelievable it is your first 1/35 tank!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    Great entry and an even better start, Anthony @anthonyricco
    You really seem to get along with a 1/35 tank.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year, 2 months ago:

    Hey Spiros @fiveten and John @johnb - your encouragement is always awesome, thanks a lot yes my first 1/35 tank - been quite enjoyable so far, I'm glad you guys think it looks good.

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    IAN JACKSON said 1 year, 1 month ago:

    Really nice, like this.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year ago:

    Lots been done on the Ariete since my last post - here are some photos of the tank going together. Running gear on and lights painted.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year ago:

    Breda Machine gun painted up.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year ago:

    And then weathering - some mud splatter, dust and some streaking to break it all up.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year ago:

    Really nice work, Anthony @anthonyricco
    The weathering is exactly right.

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    Anthony Ricco said 1 year ago:

    Thanks so much John @johnb - was a really enjoyable build.