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Title: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build Update 22/05
Post by: V on 21 May 2010, 02:13:19 PM: Well I have decided to chart my work on the new Saracen, so here is what arrived this morning!

What you get in the bag...

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip002.jpg)

Resin parts...

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip001.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip004.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip005.jpg)

Metal Parts...

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip003.jpg)

And what it looks like...

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip006.jpg)

I will update this as I do each stage of work on the model. First glance, its a lovely clean cast with no imperfections or bubbles and very little cleaning up to do.
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: Calimero on 21 May 2010, 02:16:22 PM: That’s a nice armoured vehicle. Was the MG in the turret a .30cal ?
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: Keith on 21 May 2010, 05:07:21 PM: I can almost smell the resin from here.
Be needing one of these!
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: matakishi on 21 May 2010, 06:03:18 PM: When's this going to be available?
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: V on 21 May 2010, 06:06:40 PM: Quote from: matakishi on 21 May 2010, 06:03:18 PM
When's this going to be available?

Not sure.

This is the first one from the production mould to see if it works... Looks like it has! Dave tends to spend a couple of weeks casting up a batch before annoucing they are for sale so people dont have to wait to get them. Im painting this one for the August issue of WI but I suspect he will have them ready for sale by early-mid June.

Next time I speak to him I will ask or drop him a line.

Also got the Ghurkas today... My they are nicely done.
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: PaulJB on 21 May 2010, 06:08:06 PM: I'm pretty sure I could use one of these.

Paul
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: matakishi on 21 May 2010, 06:11:44 PM: Quote from: V on 21 May 2010, 06:06:40 PM
Not sure.

This is the first one from the production mould to see if it works... Looks like it has! Dave tends to spend a couple of weeks casting up a batch before annoucing they are for sale so people dont have to wait to get them. Im painting this one for the August issue of WI but I suspect he will have them ready for sale by early-mid June.

Next time I speak to him I will ask or drop him a line.

Also got the Ghurkas today... My they are nicely done.

Thanks for the quick response Piers. I won't bother Dave just yet then, it's not like I'm going to paint it straight away. I can wait for Gurkhas to be released and get more stuff all at once :)
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: Helen on 21 May 2010, 08:27:14 PM: Quote from: Calimero on 21 May 2010, 02:16:22 PM
That’s a nice armoured vehicle. Was the MG in the turret a .30cal ?

Yes that's correct.

Helen
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: Helen on 21 May 2010, 08:30:17 PM: Thanks Piers for your photos and overview of the model.

Helen
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build
Post by: V on 22 May 2010, 03:08:50 PM: Ok...

Stage 1 - The model ready for work to start!

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip007.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip008.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip009.jpg)

I havent added any extra details as this model will be for the WI advert, but if I do one for myself I will probably add a few extra details like wing mirrors ect.

Stage 2 - Black Undercoat

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip010.jpg)

Stage 3 - FOW US Armour Spray for 'chipping' basecoat

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip011.jpg)

My helper checking the model is well covered in Olive Drab!

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip012.jpg)

Stage 4 - Toothpaste 'chipping' applied with an old brush

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip013.jpg)

Stage 5 - Sprayed with FOW British Armour for overall colour

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip014-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build Update 22/05
Post by: V on 22 May 2010, 10:44:31 PM: Stage 6 - Toothpaste removed with a sponge, hot water and a bit of elbow grease!

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip015.jpg)

Gives a nice subtle look of wear and tear.
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build Update 22/05
Post by: Helen on 22 May 2010, 11:29:09 PM: Nice work Piers, especially using toothpaste for chipping effect.

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build Update 22/05
Post by: V on 23 May 2010, 12:10:12 AM: Stage 7 - Tyres and gun painted, decals applied

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip017.jpg)

Stage 8 - Weathering with MiG pigments

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip018.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip019.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/BigP_from_the_GMG/20mm%20Vietnam/Saracenwip020.jpg)
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build Update 22/05
Post by: Keith on 23 May 2010, 01:32:02 PM: Good grief that makes me nostalgic. I've got the Dinky one around here somewhere.
Title: Re: Inkerman 28mm Alvis Saracen Build Update 22/05
Post by: V on 23 May 2010, 02:31:47 PM: Quote from: Keith on 23 May 2010, 01:32:02 PM
Good grief that makes me nostalgic. I've got the Dinky one around here somewhere.

That was my first thought when I opened the box!