Mark VI B British Light Tank Vulcan 1/35

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It’s a small but detailed Vulkan Scale Model’s Mark 6 tank. I made it from February to March 2014.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 BOX PACKAGEHere is the British Light Tank Mark VI B; it’s been stuck some while ago. This maker released a British 2-pound gun. I suppose Vulcan is good at British AFV.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGThere are comparatively fewer parts than other average AFV kits; I presume it’s easy assembly….. Until I saw the description.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGTwo types of springs are in this kit, and so many. Assembly is difficult. The instruction manual is like Dragon Models, detailed in a small area. There are many parts sizes of 1mm or less, but after reading the manual thoroughly, I can make it happily.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGThere are completely arranged. Short and long-sized springs are indistinguishable from just looking. At first, without considering the parts distinguish, I got blocked in arranging the correct order and making it again.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGI constructed it little by little. The quality of the plastic is a little softer than Dragon Models. I don’t know how it finally settles down the parts attached to the body.
(23-February-2014)

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGIn this manual, road wheels and caterpillar assembly should be simultaneous, but I first attached all wheels to the chassis.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGThis tank’s size is tiny, and each track is too tiny to join one by one if it’s each track divided. It is easy to construct partial jointed tracks. We cannot lose one tiny track in this kit; there’s no spare.
(26-February-2014)

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGNow, this light tank assembly has been completed.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGI recommend you choose photo-etched parts as much as possible when it’s available plastic and etching. Regarding this kit, the quality of the etched parts is better.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGSome of the plastic parts molds are blunt; some are very sharp. But overall, it’s very lovely.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGThe photo-etched parts in the critical point are practical, the precision feel is made to rise and not too many small parts, and the balance of detailed and easy assembly is good.

MINIART BRITISH TANK CREW SET 1/35 BOX PACKAGEThis MiniArt British Tank Crew Set seems fitting for this Mark VI light tank.

MINIART BRITISH TANK CREW SET 1/35 MAKINGAlthough the British Tank Crew was supplied with new working clothes from around Normandy day ’44, before that, the uniform was the same as that of the infantry. I suppose the Mark VI was mainly operated in the first half of WWII; these MiniArt crews were not matched. Of course, we cannot say it’s wrong. This tank color is dark green, so the North African campaign clothes tank crew is also unsuitable.

MINIART BRITISH TANK CREW SET 1/35 MAKINGThe difference point between tank working clothes and infantry uniform is the chest pocket shape and tuck of pants, as long as I see. MiniArt figure parts fitting of hand and foot are rough; in many cases, I make it roughly and detailed adjust after.

MINIART BRITISH TANK CREW SET 1/35 MAKINGLeft is the MiniArt head, and right is the Hornet resin head. MiniArt head has the flavor of ordinary people and good taste. This time I choose the handsome Hornet guy…

MINIART BRITISH TANK CREW SET 1/35 MAKINGIsn’t he smart-looking in a natural pose?

MINIART BRITISH TANK CREW SET 1/35 MAKINGAfter all, I thought about British uniforms variously; I used this kit only to amend the mold of a chest pocket.

MINIART BRITISH TANK CREW SET 1/35 MAKINGLight-curing putty is very handy without waiting, compared to epoxy putty’s 12 hours of waiting.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 MAKINGCompleted caterpillar and suspension overcome difficulties. Before painting, shining springs are the eye-catching point, which is very nice.
(02-March-2014)

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 PAINTINGI just blew surfacer.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 PAINTINGI followed the color recipe of Khaki Green as the instruction, but it’s far from my image and box art. I mixed green and dark green for adjustment. Making the same color is difficult, so I made a generous amount of it for re-touch later. If I remain it, I will use it for the next color mixing.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 PAINTINGI masked the border using Mr. Masking Sol R of the Creos Mr. Hobby.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 PAINTINGAnd it is roughly covered with masking tapes.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 PAINTINGIt’s interesting to peel off the masking sol. This sol is easy to remove and a handy item. I painted as possible into thick pieces, but the place where I applied a thin coat came off neatly. But I tear off very hard when the sol gets into the complicated place three-dimensionally because it is awful too much adhering power to peel off.
We can choose two patterns for the decal. This time I choose a very colorful one.
(23-March-2014)

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOBritish light tank Mark VI B was completed. It was managed a lot early in World War II.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOAccording to the explanation of the kit instruction, the armament is a 12.7mm Vickers machine gun and a 7.7mm air-cooling machine gun. The Vickers machine gun was used throughout World War II by British troops. As for the engine, 88HP, the best speed per hour was 35 miles (56km).

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOIt’s a three-person crew this size; it seems tight.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOI expressed dried mud this time, which I stuck with light brown pastel powder.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOThe tank’s upper part is clean, and the under is muddy; the balance is difficult.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOWhen Acrylic resin was mixed with pastel was dried mat. It leaves without mixing anything and remains glossy.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOThe military unit marking is colorful. The mark of the rhinoceros is the British first armored division. The decal is soft and sensitive. I blew the matte clear. Both side headlight is different from the original clear parts, but the original is without particular distinction and hiding in the shade. I made a round headlight from a clear runner.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOThis first armored division was reorganized and went to Egypt in October 1941 after being defeated by Germany in France in 1940. I think the situation of this vehicle is during a strategy in France.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOI suppose the thing gold on the vehicle front is a fire extinguisher. Like the fire extinguisher mentioned above, it is a good accent, too. I made dry-brushing in gold after painting in mat yellow. I painted the muffler three colors pastel on the spot and directed rust.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOI suppose the shovel stock wood color is not so bad.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTO BRITISH TANK CREWThe figure was finished in a brilliant and manly atmosphere.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTO BRITISH TANK CREWCompared to the 1/35 scale figure, I can assure you how small this tank is.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTO BRITISH TANK CREWBritish tank crew’s black beret is cool!

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOBecause the left number had been warped by decal fitting, I did handwriting by brush in white.

MARK VI B VULCAN SCALE MODELS 1/35 FINISHED PHOTOThere are many parts, although small in size, full of a feeling of density. Attachment increases more after completion.
(29-March-2014)

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  1. Gary says:

    Excellent model and brilliant figure painting. I love the look you captured of a real war time British squaddie! (British Army slang for GI) I served 7 years as a regular solder n the British Army although as a radio operator. We used armoured vehicles in the Brigades attached to Armoured Unit. All were obviously fitted with radio. (FV 439, the signals version of the 432 APC ) and the Humber Armoured “pig”, again fitted with radio and later to give sterling service in Northern Ireland. Coming back off schemes our wagons looked just as dirty as you have managed with your weathering, in winter worse!!! Great work! Keep it going I love it!! Best Regards, Gary

  2. MINIATURE-ARCADIA says:

    Hello, Gary. Thank you for your warm comment! British light tank kit of the early World War II was rare so I made it very fun. I am happy to hear your comment that weathering is very real. The FV432 is released from TAKOM in 1/35 scale. I suppose it is pretty good selling in England, maybe it’s possible to convert to Radio Car Version with a high skill modeler. I’m glad you came to see here once in a while.