Tena's latest project

Modeling Subjects Armor
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My stepdaughter Tena, aged 13 (soon 28…!), has been working for a couple of weeks on her latest model. It’s something she started to illustrate a school project (weapons), and get extra brownie points, so to speak.

She decided that I’d have nothing to do with it whatsoever and I can report (quite proudly) that to date, I’ve had absolutely no involvement with the building and painting of this 1/72 Airfix Mk I…

I know the tracks have been giving her some difficult times and I feel the second track will first need to be removed before being glued back so that it fits, if not properly, better around the tank…

Other than that, I’ve been quite impressed by the cleaning of the parts and the cleanliness of the build. Painting was done with a can of automotive grey primer, a very sound choice for this early tank… The tracks were probably painted a bit too early, but she had to try it her way.

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Nice Job Tena! When I made this kit (at her age), I stapled the tracks together! … that taught those stubborn things! Then later, sewing or super glue worked.

Again,

Nice job!

Ron

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I built that kit this spring with a camo job. I melted the tracks together and then put them on (at no great ease) with the melt on the bottom.

looks good though!!!

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Very nice work, I doubt my models looked as nice at that age.

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Looks good.

Great job. And a first build too!

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Good job Tena. I hope you get a A+ in that class.
mark956

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Coming along great Tena. Even more impressive it’s small scale. Can’t wait to see it completed.

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grt8 job tena,wish i could aquire some of those skills ,keep up the good work,

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Nice job. I especially like the uncommon subject matter. Don’t see alot of those built.
DJ, (sniff, sniff) you must be proud man. …

Mike

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Nice job so far, Tena. Keep it up.

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Very nice build Tena!! It’s good to see some more of your work and without “dads” help too!! [:D][tup] I trust we’ll see the “finished” photos also?!?! [:D]

Looks like she’s learned a lot from you so far Domi, I know you’re proud! [8D]

Eric

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Tena’s work is better than mine now! let alone at 13!! Good job

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Good stuff Tena … nice to see you’re continuing with your building. Very clean build !!

Thanks for sharing !

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Good job, Tena. Can’t wait to see your next project.

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…tena, and from as far south as florida…it looks beautiful…jeffl

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WOW!!!TENA,YOUR ALOT BETTER THEN ME,OR I DONT TAKE MY TIME,at painting,if i painted that thing you just painted,it would look like,well,it will look like,i dont know what .all because i dont take my time[painting[:slight_smile:]

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Great job Tena! DJ you must be bursting with pride! I’m jealous! :slight_smile: Keep up the great work Tena, and we can’t wait to see the finished project!

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Thank you for your comments. I was expecting some negative criticism…!

Tena

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Good job there Tena. Not bad for somebody whose only 13. Thanks for sharing Domi.

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dang thats better than what I was doing 2 years ago when I was 13. she definantly has potential. =D (im to lazy to go get the smily thing and put it in)