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Building the MiniArt Valentine Mk IV
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 04:43 AM UTC
Hi Guy,

Thanks.

Hi B,

I don't see them featured in the build instructions for the MK IV but I will check the instructiond for the Mk II as I also have that version. I can't see them featured in that build either so probably a question form the Valentine Experts and more investigation.

Al
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 04:56 AM UTC
Sorry haven't updated in a while.

The Lakeman mount. I should really have added a little canvas handle to the top of the MG drum.



and the blistered paint!!!



Al
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 07:59 AM UTC
Superb, Alan...

As I see, until now, this kit is very, very superior to the older Dragon or Maquette !!!

Regards and all the best !!!

vonHengest
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 08:11 AM UTC
Alan This is looking real nice. Would you mind posting a close up picture of some of the blistering?
AlanL
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Posted: Monday, September 27, 2010 - 02:34 AM UTC
Hi Marcos,

Thanks for looking in and the comments, appreciated.

Hi Jeremy,

Here you go, as close as I can get without things becoming a blur. I used Vallejo model colour crackle medium 598 for the experiment.



Al

AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 05:36 AM UTC
Hi Guys,

Apologies, I though I'd posted these up!





Ah, just remembered I sent them in as a photo model:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net//features/3403

Sorry, but a couple of pics will finish the blog better.

Al
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2017 - 09:47 PM UTC
I'm going through my own Valentine oddyssey at the moment and just finished the Bronco IX, which is based on the Miniart kit. It was, as you mentioned, a really fun build. I've been working on the AFV Vally Mk1 for a few years, and it is a wonderful kit. The new Tamiya II/IV is next, but looks a bit more simplistic compared to the others (definitely nicer than the Dragon/Alan/Maquette though!), but the Bronco/Miniart ones are "fun" for sure.
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