Churchill Mk.VII Tank Airfix 1961 tool, 1994 box

Andy M
I have the Airfix Classics Churchill Crocodile and had a horrible time with the build. So much so, I've stashed it down in a drawer and when my skills increase I may try to correct some of the issue I had. A shame really because I have a great idea for a diorama. Best of luck with the build!

Guy Rump
I've made a start on the Churchill. Old 1961 tool and it seems to show. I've put the wheels together and added them to the side chassis. Next will be painting them. 🙂

Sorry that you found this kit a pain to build Andy, hopefully, I'll not have to do the same! Thanks for your kind comment. 👍

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Neil Patrick
Following you with interest on this one Guy! I'd love to see this ancient classic given some TLC. I'm considering attempting the Crocodile version. It's a tricky build from my 1970s memories but that was back when I was a tyro.

Guy Rump
Wheels and surrounding wheels painted. next will be preparing tracks and adding them. 🙂

Welcome Neil, I hope I can do it justice. 👍

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Guy Rump
Tracks and side skirts added. Tracks covered with track wash, side skirts painted with Hataka Olive Drab. 🙂

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Guy Rump
Tracks and skirts added to main hull. Hataka olive drab used for painting. Painted the shovels, machine guns and tow cables. Starting to look like a tank now. 🙂

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Guy Rump
I'm declaring this one completed. I added the turret and then the decals after spraying with gloss varnish. I then used a black wash for weathering with some mud added. The kit itself is OK but the wheels are a bit difficult and don't seem to fit very well. I used super glue to glue the tracks together as the heating with a knife (as per instructions) didn't work very well. The aerials are made from heated sprue, a bit over scale I think.

The tank denoted is APOLLO of the 1st Royal Tank Regiment, 22nd Armoured Brigade, 7th Armoured Division A ... T 173147 H. 🙂

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Andy M
Nicely done Sir. I too found the wheels a strange fit and on reflection, it probably needed a lot more dry fit, filing and testing before gluing. However, it was one of my first kits getting back into this so I suppose it was expected. If I see it on sale again (it was in The Works store) I'll pick it up and go again. Excellent work once again. Andy

Guy Rump
Very many thanks for your very kind comment Andy, I really appreciate it. 👍

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