British Light Utility Car (Tilly) 10HP (Tamiya 1/35 scale model)

[@paulfrantizek102]

Appreciate Tamiya making high quality kits of these smaller vehicles. Helps people enjoy the hobby without overly taxing the shelf space.

[@ModelNerd]

Definitely! 👍

[@BrushQuill]

Nice build on the model. Interesting bit of trivia, the lady in the 3rd photo is HM Elizabeth II whilst doing her services during WW2.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yeah - not sure how I missed that when I made the videos. Good spot :)

[@dukejohn2898]

Nice to see that tamiya made a version of the prinses irene brigade,

[@RA04]

Wow it looks really cool! I'm 15 and just started 6 months ago... I hope I'll make models like yours in a few months!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Glad you're enjoying the hobby and good luck with the building.

[@RA04]

@@ModelNerd thank you!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*A short video for this marvelous kit, well done Model Nerd, it's a success!*

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate!

[@scottroberts7875]

Love these photo history snippets, great build ,. ATVB2U Scott Somerset

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Scott, I appreciate that

[@t.j.w3561]

Nice build…love the color scheme and the dust effect.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yes, I've been experimenting with various dust techniques recently.

[@strike5029]

That is a nice little car. Good job on the camo. Thanks.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate!

[@100yojimbo]

Nice build and paint job just the right amount of weathering 👍👍🖐️

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching - I'm glad you liked it

[@lesthiele4921]

That was a excellent build sir, you do not seem to see a lot of WWII British wheeled vehicles, many thanks for sharing your build and opinions,

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yes, British subjects seem to be less common. I do have an Archer, a Cromwell, and a Firefly in the queue though 🙂

[@roadweary5252]

Love the paint scheme as well as the modest weathering 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching, mate - glad you liked it.

[@BrettG64]

I've never seen this kit before. I will have to look into this kit soon, I think. I really like some of these smaller vehicles. They are fun to build and don't take much room on the display shelf. I really like the scheme you chose. Very nice.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Brett. Yes, I'm really pleased that manufacturers are tackling subjects like this.

[@robwalker5030]

Nice build. Like the cammo pattern. I'll have to look out for this one. 👍🏻

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Rob

[@billclarke5916]

Another superb build mate, well done.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you kindly Bill

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

A lovely tidy build and a nice finish. Great work all round my friend

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Steve. I've been enjoying your Artillery Tractor videos recently too mate - nice job

[@BigFred1925]

Nice build. Looks great. Thanks

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Pete. Yes, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one.

[@MojoDevirus]

It's a nice simple kit. Will be looking for it myself on my next visit to our local hobby shop. Thanks for the video. =)

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate. For some reason I always thought this was one of Tamiya's older kits from the 70s - I never realised it was a nice modern one until I bought it.

[@robbo1068]

It may have been a small kit but it certainly made a big impression....great job overall, especially the camo. We can always do better with our builds but as long as you enjoyed it and it's turned out well (which this Tilly certainly has!) then it must be satisfying. Hopefully see some more of your work in the not too distant future.

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers Robbo! I've certainly not lost the enthusiasm - just a couple weeks more until I have the setup again :) But there are still a couple of videos already uploaded in the schedule.

[@danieljohnson9351]

I enjoyed this build so much I had to subscribe!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you, Daniel - I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Plenty more to come!

[@StevenPotts-ij9ue]

I like the look of this kit , an often overlooked but vital vehicle, I have one in the stash to build.

[@ModelNerd]

I really like these too - not "glamourous", but definitely important

[@leeslacks40]

Amazing paint work

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Trevor!

[@paulhennessy5627]

Great stuff as always. I built this one up during a lockdown Mk. 1 but never finished it as I wasn't happy with the base coat... Too dark and green... So this has been a nice "umph" to get it sorted.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Paul. Good luck with getting it finished - I'm sure you'll be pleased with the result when you do

[@josecesar8657]

Beautifully done!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate!

[@stevebrown2201]

Very enjoyable video, thank you.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Steve

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Great work, very interesting build! I think you should dry brush some canvas tones on the canvas, so it looks a little worn, but that’s just an idea

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, you're totally right about the canvas I think.

[@johntreloar8203]

Nice build.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks John!

[@felippejonsson6078]

Really nice build on a intresting subject. Im new to this hobby and been focusing on british subjects like tanks and utility vehicles. Need to buy this kit 😀

[@ModelNerd]

It's a good one! I've got a couple more British projects in the pipeline too :)

[@felippejonsson6078]

@@ModelNerd Nice 🙂🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@od1452]

I thought it would be interesting to do a desert version, but I've read they weren't used there. Nice.. I like the relaxing music...

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yep, no Tillys in the desert I think, but more British equipment coming up, and some of it will be desert versions :)

[@andrewphillips8341]

Excellent work!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you, Andrew

[@bobz1736]

Weathering looks just right. Easy to overdo it... I should know hahaha. Great vid. 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks 👍

[@danielbritton8588]

I have 178 kits to build sitting in my stash. Yet, I want to get one of these.

[@ModelNerd]

It's a small kit, it won't take up much space :D

[@morikanti]

Looks very nice! Maybe a dot oil filter could be used on the canvas cover, to lighten it up. Just an idea.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks, that's a great suggestion

[@jamesbednar8625]

Awesome video!! Nice to see something different being built other than the usual Tigers, Panthers, Sherman's, P51s, Bismark's, etc. Anyway, I have this same kit stashed away somewhere - may just have to search for it and get it built!! Liked the Dutch camo and that was what I was going to choose as well when I first purchased the kit. However, after seeing this vehicle in the war-time photos at beginning of the video, may have to choose that photo that appears to have been taken on Malta - always thought that the Malta camo looked neat on British equipment. Since I am not much of a stickler on "historical" accuracy concerning decals, I'll figure something out (I like to mix my decals, especially IF something from one set looks neat).

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers James. I completely agree with you - if I'm building something like an aircraft and I like the camo scheme from one version but the nose air from another, I whack them on together :) That Malta scheme is great too - I always liked how effectively it breaks up the outline of a vehicle.

[@dediw7921]

So cool and detail, like it 🥰

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate!

[@statoilbensin2190]

Excelent build!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate!

[@ModeliteDiorama]

Nice Video. I don´t know why but this car looks funny to me :D

[@ModelNerd]

Maybe the doors?

[@ModeliteDiorama]

Yeah :D and maybe because of the storage room which is smaller than the Front Part :D

[@nickpoole3979]

Great build !! When you peeled off the masking tape i thought the camouflage looked brilliant , worked really well . Take it you didn't fancy doing the driver figure ?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yep, it's a great feeling removing the masking tape. This is quite an old video - I can't remember why I didn't build the driver, to be honest.

[@markfergerson2145]

Nice build of a rather obscure subject that to me is just asking to be part of a diorama. I'm a little surprised at the openable doors- really "opens" options for display. Besides, I'm a sucker for what used to be called "suicide doors". I also appreciate the undercarriage and engine detail. I've done more than one wreck simulation vignette, and having to scratchbuild all that detail can be a pain, usually meaning trying to make it look mangled as an excuse. It's either that or harvest parts as close as one can get from a vaguely similar donor kit.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Mark. I never knew that is what those doors were called!

[@peterc2248]

Good afternoon, nice video. As a new(ish) modeller, can I ask why you choose to assemble the kit and then paint individual parts rather painting before assembly please? Is it just personal choice or is there a reason. Thanks in advance :-)

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Richard. To answer your question, it depends. I normally assemble all pieces that are painted the same colour before painting. I find this is better because painted surfaces need sanding before gluing, and too much using glue can cause it to run out and damage the paint. So building large subassemblies works well. However if the areas are difficult to access (e.g. interiors, cockpits) or the schemes are very complex (e.g. some F1 cars) I might paint parts before assembly.

[@teamfishbikeclub4160]

Id say it was personal choice. For example, myself, i paint and weather many sub assemblies (tools, personal pouches, guns) off the model, then install. I just prefer being able to concentrate on each aspect of a model. Some build it all and pick out the different colours of the differing gear thereon: not my bag. Maybe yours? Have fun, get that cement going!👍

[@pappyjoe1955]

Very nice model you made. May I ask you what is the color you used for the inside of the car ? Green I suppose !!! Thanks a lot.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. I don't remember the exact shade I used, but it is painted brown (probably the same as the base exterior brown).

[@claytonmcclain182]

Very enjoyable and I just stumbled onto your site, odd because I watch and sub to this/these kinds of content. What year was that vehicle produced? I'm an Afrika Korp nut and love building that location and years of the war.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Clayton. Yes, I'd like to do some more Afrika Korp vehicles too. The Tilly was based on various Austin models, produced from the 1930s I believe. I think the military version was only produced during WW2, but I could be wrong.

[@graysmodels2236]

Dont you use any glue🤔🤔

[@ModelNerd]

Yep, I sure do. I usually just show dry-fitting in the videos because I can play around demonstrating the fit etc without getting glue everywhere.

[@LeeWilkinson73]

hmmmm....not a very good kit this...not up to tamiya standards at all...just completed one of these and not very satisfied.....the construction and some pieces were very flimsy and broke very easily,very fiddly indeed..then not a lot of detail either both inside the vehicle and out...once built the front wheel suspension was very fragile and one snapped, since been fixed...and to top it all both doors don,t fit properly at the bottom?????...yet they are sat on the hinges properly....so there you have it ,not a very good or satisfactory kit from our beloved tamiya this time...can,t wait to tackle the tamiya 1/35th opel blitz!!!..if its anything like this 1/35th silly tilly forget it......cheers.

[@ModelNerd]

Sorry to hear you had problems with it Malcolm. I don't remember encountering any major issues. That's surprising since it's a fairly recently (2010) kit.

[@LeeWilkinson73]

@@ModelNerd yeah thats what i thought too...a fairly recent kit..and usually tamiya kits improve as we get older...remember the very early kits?..the sas jeep for example...awful...even the jerry cans are wrong!!!.