We’ve been here before, haven’t we? A 30MM kit where I don’t have a huge amount to say, and was done as a bit of relaxing downtime. This article is a direct sequel to the Volpanova Quad Bike article, and this build came slightly earlier than I intended. I chanced upon it in a shop, around TFNation time, and worked it on either side of the event.
As it stands, the tank version is initially pretty similar to the quad bike, to the extent that I expected it have a focused sprue of new parts, but it's not like that. It's exactly as bitty as the last one, and those bits that are shared are the common joint and connector gubbins you basically get in every kit. The similarities and differences in sprue layout prompted me to take a serious look at the instruction sheets of both variants, it would appear that both are on the same mould, just gated off from each other. At least, that's what the numbering and shape implies. Presumably, they've been doing this for a while, and I just didn't notice. Speculation aside, this tank version sits lower to the ground when rolling, and gains a couple of new features. The single eye clips in place in one of three positions, which is nice. There's also a turret/shield accessory with a pivoting gun barrel, although it can feel a bit extraneous.
As a project, I decided to go a bit darker and less wet for the weathering. This colour scheme suggests desert use, so I opted for a darker gunmetal, a browner wash, and some Zandri Dust to suggest, well, dust. It’s possible too subtle, but its not bad looking.
All in all, another fun time.
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