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Thanks for the comment, Enigma. it was a fun build , kit went together very well. cheers Dennis

I have completed my second build, SPG Archer. 3rd. CDN. Inf. Div., 3rd Anti tank Reg., 4th. Anti tank Battery C troop. All brush painted, 1/35 scale Tamiya archer kit, Eduard photo etch., Paint and weathering all Vallejo products. First attempt at a full base, scatch built.

Thanks for all the extra markings . I will definitely keep these on hand. Cheers Dennis

Thanks for the comments, Enigma. I was over in the Netherlands in 2017, and followed the path of my uncle from his records, an his regiments battles. Also got to stop in Overloon it is a fantastic collection. cheers Dennis

Good day Chris, no you are not to late, as it takes me awhile to complete my builds. This is only my second build ,all painted by brush so it takes me awhile to complete. I have some pictures of Canadian Archers from 1943 - 1945 an they all seem to have the spot light and cable reel on the right side. I did do a lot of research and got in contact with the Canadian Artillery Museum in Manitoba for some good information.. I presently have the lower hull and tracks done, as well some of the upper hull. Working on the gun right now. I will post the finish product here hopefully in the new year. cheers Dennis I was wondering are you in Alberta?

Good day Kevin, thank you for your comments. Yes I have seen the RIICH carriers at the hobby store when I decided to start into this hobby. They were a bit pricey compared to the Tamiya carrier for a first build, not knowing how it would turn out and if I would continue to take this up as a true hobby. So starting from scratch, I went and purchased a few books, paints /weathering products, brushes, Eduard Photo Etch, and a whole lot of tools. Then an inexpensive kit, with ties to my Uncles involvement during WW2 ( 10 -11 months later a product). Now that I have spent way more on supplies then the kit and the first product turned out reasonably well ( not yet at the standards of things posted on modeling sites), I feel I will continue. My plan is to start by building kits the have a ties to my families involvement in WW2. This will test my ability to build planes , a ship and varies land vehicles . My next build will be a SPG Archer 1:35 scale from Tamiya. Note this is the first time ever using photo etch, figures and hand painting everything. Boy the real world of proper modeling is quite a shock, considering my last build as a 13 yr. old, which was more of a right of passage for teens at that time. A quick slap together, some basic paint and done. Thanks again Dennis

1:35 Scale Tamiya Universal carrier Mk ll, first attempt at using photo etch ( eduard upgrade), as well as figures and simple diorama. Painted and finished with all Vallejo products . Completely Hand Painted. My uncle crewed one in Italy and NW Europe during WW2. All comments welcome as help improve my next build an Archer SPG.e, to help me improve for my next build an Archer SPG.

Good day folks, I am Dennis. Retired and starting to build military models after not modeling for 52 yrs. I have not created anything since i was 13 yrs. old , a quickly built simple kit. A 1;48 scale Spitfire with no reguard to accuracy or quality of finish. typical right of passage fro young teenagers at that time. Boy have things changed to a quality product!!!