British SAS Jeep in desert pink camo (Tamiya 1/35 scale model)

[@levibacon3740]

I love how his voice is perfect and soft which makes it even more perfect for watching well making my own models

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Levi

[@plastikpanzerfactory6733]

These SAS jeeps are ludicrously spectacular vehicles. The freedom you get when building these kits is great.

[@ModelNerd]

Yeah - a lot of room for small detailing work too (the instructions even suggest some).

[@plastikpanzerfactory6733]

@@ModelNerd loving your projects!

[@Jay-yw3nr]

I’ve been binge watching your diorama builds and now a new upload. Made my day!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Jay - glad you liked it.

[@geoninja8971]

My 9 year old son just decided he wanted to build an army truck model, and chose this one from the shop yesterday.... I built a heap of Tamiya 1/35's back in the 80's, nothing to this standard though I must say - now he wants it 'just like that Dad!'.... I have some learning to do!

[@ModelNerd]

Hehe, that's awesome! Great to hear your son is interested in the hobby and I hope you both really enjoy building the kit :) Have you seen the Tamiya LRDG Command Car? That's another great kit that goes well with this jeep and although it's a bigger kit, it's not super complicated. Have fun mate!

[@geoninja8971]

@@ModelNerd I'm sure 1/35 scale is smaller these days though.... back in the 80's I didn't need a magnifying glass to see the pieces!

[@ModelNerd]

:D

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Amazing work!!! To weather seats, I usually do a coat of Vallejo beige brown, dry brush with tan earth, and a VERY dry, dry brush with off white, then a wash with a darker brown, that’s if the seat has a texture. I have a video of a Tamiya willys I finished a few days ago coming out this week, where you can see.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks - I'll keep an eye out for the video!

[@stuartmiller8053]

well we are in lock down here in NZ so have started. Am using the more modern Tamiya jeep kit, re using the old bonnet and pinching the stowage from the old one, but replacing the jerry can handles so they are three instead of two. Also replacing the vickers K with the Bronco ones from their commonwealth afv set and using more modern small arms and haversacks from the spares box. Need to find or manufacture a second pare wheel holder also. Think I will follow your painting guide, but just trying to find out if the jeep was over sprayed in desert yellow as this would mean there could be green coming through in some of the chipping and underneath. Cheers Stu

[@ModelNerd]

That chipping would be cool. I didn't realise there was a newer Tamiya kit until I looked it up just now - although I've literally never seen it available anywhere....

[@iandouceartist]

Very nice build, just started this kit. Like you state its well made... I've been building kits for 55 years and like to see the hobby is still well alive.. I agree about the cans being different shades... they will get really abused in reality... never used a sponge for weathering but will give it a try. Great channel Subscribed.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate - I'm glad you liked it. Mine didn't really survive the journey when I moved overseas recently, so it looks like I will need to build another!

[@scottmccloud9029]

That's pretty slick man! Great job.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Scott

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Great work on this old classic. Lovely work all round

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching mate - glad you enjoyed it!

[@Paepercuts]

Excellent work again, love the weathering and a great classic model. I did a Ryefield model recently, took forever to assemble so i came running back to Tamiya ;)

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate. I have the RFM Panther in the stash. I keep taking it out, but every time I do it still seems to have an insanely high parts count :) I've been watching a lot of your videos again recently - got some awesome help with jungle terrain for the wrecked Zero I'm building.

[@lesthiele4921]

Thanks for sharing this great build, you should be very happy with yourself, take care and keep safe, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Les, I'm glad you liked it.

[@billclarke5916]

Lovely weathering job mate, I have that kit to build in my stash, so thanks for the inspiration.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching Bill mate, I'm glad you liked it

[@ziggydoestanks2187]

Nice work on the build and weathering... the only comment I would make is around the tyres, in my research I have found that most of the pictures of vehicles of this type is that the tyres are quite black and I think that's because the sand acts as a polish for the tyres as they pass through it. but still a fantastic old kit that you've done justice to.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate, that's a good point.

[@michaelvalenzuela2528]

Well done!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@BrianSanders-tn7pi]

Hi. A very nice build and finished Jeep. You done a very good job on this one. I have also learned how to fix pigments now. I have always been a bit reluctant to use the because I wasn't sure how to use them. Most of my weathering is done with different colour washes and drybrushing, so now I will give it a try. Thankyou. Good video.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you - I'm glad it was helpful. Pigments are one of those things I need to use more often (I have plenty!)

[@archercolin6339]

One of my favourite kits!

[@ModelNerd]

It's a classic eh? I can see myself building another one, maybe in a European scheme post D-Day.

[@masterchief586]

These are great kits, I have 8 of these kits. The first one I built was in 1975.

[@ModelNerd]

Yeah, great fun build. Can't go wrong with Tamiya!

[@rickmoreno6858]

I know that was a tough paint camo/scheme thing as far as painting etc. But I think you did a good job. Keep it coming buddy all the channels and folks I watch give me tips and tricks! Thank you

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate!

[@StevenPotts-ij9ue]

I have just come across this build and I think it is great, not too obsessed with colour matches which are subjective anyway and the differing colours is probably accurate as captured jerry cans would have been used.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Steven, I appreciate the feedback

[@philRminiatures]

A fantastic model/kit with impressive details and a wonderful job... 👍👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you so much 😀

[@johnephraimhimala9430]

0:55 I have some frustrations with B1 and B5. Every time I lost them, it was a miracle that I still found them. I currently only attached each on one side and not sure if I should cut the others from the sprues because of the great possibility of losing them due their size and also the difficulty of attaching them.

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, I remember those parts for the same reason!

[@johnephraimhimala9430]

Does the shock absorbers have the same sizes and measurements with other variant of the Willys MB from Tamiya?

[@ModelNerd]

Sorry - I thought I had replied. I believe they are the same, yes.

[@johnephraimhimala9430]

Thanks, I lost one of the front shock absorbers and could not find it anymore. I have already attached the other one I think I shouldn't remove it. What I plan now is to buy another Willys MB kit from tamiya and make a mould from a plastic clay like Oyumaru.

[@septiccalling8341]

The figure on the left of the box art is clearly based on the chap nearest the camera in the photo......’Paddy’ Mayne, an iconic SAS original. When he was recruited to the unit, he was in the clink awaiting courts martial for clumping his CO!

[@ModelNerd]

Haha...great info, thanks! That story doesn't surprise me - the look on his face in that photo clearly suggests he doesn't stand for nonsense!

[@septiccalling8341]

@@ModelNerd ..... he played rugby union for Ireland and the Lions too.

[@robbo1068]

Super job.....enjoyable in all aspects! Really appreciate the way you describe each process and provide your opinion re the model's pros and cons. I will be keeping an eye out for those future projects you provided glimpses of at the end....tasters for things to come 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for the kind words Robbo

[@RimsModels]

great video my friend top job the weathering is excellent

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@ianhutchinson9330]

Hi - great build, love the weathering. For a fabric effect on a flat surface try a base colour, allow to dry, then a slightly lighter or darker mix of it applied on top. While this top coat is still a bit wet, press a piece of lint-free cloth to it, then remove. You need a piece of cloth with a definite texture to it - this will transfer the texture of the cloth to the paint. Be careful not to smudge the effect, and experiment with oddments of cloth (it only takes a few minutes) to find the texture you want.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Ian, I appreciate the tip - I'll try it next time for sure.

[@TheQuasarman]

Excellent job!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@thehistorybuff8265]

This was awesome never stop uploading also can you do a Iwo Jima diorama

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I've got one Japanese tank (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3SvY2SqmL9-d5Y) and might do another in the future for sure. I've a couple of Marines and a wrecked Zero in progress too, both Pacific theatre of course.

[@thehistorybuff8265]

@@ModelNerd that’s really cool thank you also you should do a model with one of those amphibious marine tanks

[@ModelNerd]

That would be cool

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Nice to hear a bit of Holst

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@fedepatagonia]

great video and great explanation

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@Regan_Tatham]

Actually made this model a while back mine looks fine but I didn't paint it that much which explains why yours looks much better

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Regan. It's a nice little kit isn't it?

[@Regan_Tatham]

@@ModelNerd yeah

[@mixererunio1757]

Another great build! Techmod makes great decals for captured vehicles. Just saying.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate, that's good to know. I'm hoping I can find a few in the spare decals bag too.

[@jlcotton19681]

Nice work

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Joseph

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Excellent work on the Jeep. I read somewhere years ago that due to the pink color of the cammo some people referred to them as "Pink Panthers" but who knows. Great job.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Tom. Tamiya do an SAS Land Rover "Pink Panther" kit. I believe it is post-war, but it's definitely pink!

[@kevinhayes517]

I have used a blend of pastel powders, mostly black (or dark gray) and dark brown. Carefully scrubbing them with an old brush into/onto the center of the seat’s painted surfaces (seat and back) allows you to control the depth of the powder saturation and looks pretty realistic for both dirt and sweat stains on the fabric of the seat. Hope this helps.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Kevin, that's really helpful

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

I have the SAS Pink Panther by Tamiya and have been trying to decide on the pink! The story I have read is that they almost ran into a plane that had crashed in the desert, and when they found out what said plane was they discovered that it was red but the sun had bleached it to a pink, hence this is why they painted their land rovers/jeeps pink. I thought the pink was more a salmon pink but I guess it would depend on how long the plane had been in the sun! As for seats I made a Airfix 1/12 Bentley Blower after looking @ the Birkin Blower (green seats) they were heavily scuffed and the brown leather was visible, to replicate this I scratched them then dabbed a paint brush dipped in Tamiya extra thin to give the worn look. It looked pretty convincing once painted. TFS, G :)

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Graeme - I've certainly accidentally damaged paintwork using Tamiya extra thin before, but I've never thought of using it for weathering! I might have to give that a try :)

[@cuebj]

Desert sun and blown dust reduces colours significantly. Early childhood on backside of Sahara Desert in Katsina followed by Tiv Benue region of Nigeria means I know why people from hot dry areas tend to choose intense colours - they fade rapidly. Parents also preferred such intense colours. So intense pink faded would be appropriate. Mum drove a standard colonial service kit car for her child health projects in early 1950s northern Nigeria. Later, about 1960, we had a Ford Custom - you had to pick your rut and stick with it for huge number of miles on the red dirt roads, I used to jump out to help Dad smash down the rut if we had to change line. Dust got into everything

[@timcruse9054]

Brilliant, thank you for sharing.

[@ModelNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrdynamite71]

Nice buildup! I have this kit buried in my inventory along with a photoetch kit someone made for it. Maybe I'll dig it out to build. 😀👍✔✌

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yeah, you can get some nice photoetched upgrades for a lot of these classic kits.

[@johnvoss7103]

Nicely done as per usual, i turned mine’s into a Sonderverband 288v group version watching a retreating group of Ramke coming in to a safe zone with a little pak 30 and some brick work as protection, i used the same figures but with german heads with side caps (as they liked to use captured uniforms and equipment as much as they did their own) i used some photo etch german belt buckles and tamiya decals plus the british figures from the mini art dingo scout car using the same etch and decals on them for rear crew one on the gun mount and one standing to the side, the officer is done standing with his binoculars watching for anyone following, the tamiya Ramke Kubel wagon set was used with a old style horch from tamiya with various figures also from tamiya, mini art, the tristar driver from the Africa Korp infantry set and two dragon sets, modellers will know the figures i mean, the Ramke dragon figure set walking and the Fallschirm 3rd reg as the guard unit from dragon, it’s still a work in progress as it’s a decent sized one, plus three home made palm tree’s will add the foliage.

[@johnvoss7103]

You forgot to paint the hkaki straps on the gun ammo drums.

[@ModelNerd]

Sounds good John

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great build great video..... 👍👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. It's a great little kit.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@ModelNerd 🙂

[@declan1278]

Good job mate

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers Declan

[@davidcole8268]

Great effects job, just the right emphasis. The figures seemed a bit oversize. I rather fancy this kit though.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks David. Yes, the figures are definitely not the best. All the older Tamiya figures are a bit big I think. It is a fun kit though!

[@sarunasne3978]

Perfect 👍 just dust effect was overdoing i think 😁👍

[@Model_Masters2]

Hey MN, I just needed to know what the dimesions of the finished sas jeep is? -thanks

[@ModelNerd]

I'm not sure, but it is tiny. It'll fit in your hand easily.

[@cadecunningham2208]

You should try the Tamiya SDKFZ 251.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Cade. It's on my list - I'm thinking of doing it in a 'different' livery at the moment though...

[@stuartmiller8053]

Nice outcome and well displayed. It would be interesting to compare this jeep with the more modern kit by tamiya or one of the other company's to see if it could be modified into the SAS model. Maybe a project for the next lock down. Any way keep up the good work. Cheers Stu. NZ

[@ModelNerd]

That would be cool!

[@plasticmodelstobuild9649]

super model tres bien reussi bravo mon ami!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Looks really nice.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Johnny

[@calegarieliton]

Excelent vídeo Friends, Strong like to Brasil.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@marcoaurelioarnaudcypriano5930]

I like so much, very cool!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Marco!

[@gwiazdapioun2127]

Tbh for the seats, I just used a diluted Vallejo paint over a black primer, and I didn't put a uniform paint, I just did that in a swirling motion around the edges, so the paint is thicker around the side edges, whereas in the middle and on top, where the crew would constantly rub their back against the seat, the black primer is still showing through, giving the appearance of a worn, weathered fabric.

[@ModelNerd]

That's a really good idea, thank you

[@archercolin6339]

I think at one point I did a diorama with this and the LRDG Chevrolet!

[@ModelNerd]

Ah yes, I love the LRDG Chevrolet kit. I built one ages ago - way before my channel. Maybe time to make another....

[@johntaylor1435]

Thank you very much

[@ModelNerd]

Welcome. Have fun!

[@nikbarr1721]

i have the dragon kit of this vehicle thank you for the ideas of how to paint

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching! I also got given the Dragon kit recently - I'll probably be painting that one in a European camouflage scheme :)

[@msee383]

Seats. You could put a darker sweat patch in the centre of the seat where person sits.

[@ModelNerd]

Nice idea, thanks

[@ninus17]

some of the jerry cans they had were used for drinking water, so that they wouldn't dehydrate on long missions

[@ModelNerd]

For sure

[@redgull4771]

The drinking water cans were usually marked with a big white cross by the Germans at least, I think this practice was also copied by the British after they copied the original German design for the Jerry can.

[@johntaylor1435]

What paint did you use for the guns please, good job

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I think it would have been Tamiya X-10 gun metal, or XF-56 metallic grey

[@cadecunningham2208]

Where do you get your brushes? Mainly the small black one you were using for details?

[@ModelNerd]

I think that was my 10/0. I either ordered it online or I grabbed it at Art Friend, a store in Malaysia.

[@RMillerism]

One thing I might try to do is work some sag into the seat backs and cushions.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, it's a good idea.

[@richihenry6204]

Great video. Loved it. I'm Currently building this kit after a 40yr break from modelling!! I chuckled at the "few hours to build" comment, haha. Mine is taking ages. For the seat upholstery ive used paper stitches then used AK weathering pencils over them before scratching away with my scalpel......seems to work. Is there a way to post a photo of them?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Richi - I'll try that for seat covers in future.

[@richihenry6204]

@@ModelNerd you're welcome. Pity I can't send you a photo.

[@johntaylor1435]

Can you rember the thickness of the plastic for the jerry can rack. I only have 1.0 & 0.5 mm one looks to thick and the other to thin.

[@ModelNerd]

I don't remember I'm afraid. To be fair either will be too thick for scale, but you need a certain thickness to be manageable.

[@johntaylor1435]

I haven't used this AK RC043 before can I ask if you thinned the paint for airbrushing please

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, they definitely need thinning. AK produce their own thinner but I use Tamiya lacquer thinner which works just as well. Thinning ratio depends on the paint - some I have found to be very thick out of the pot.

[@burakyuzbasoglu8696]

Thanks

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching :)

[@CAPNMAC82]

It sure would have been nice if Tamiya had included three-bar handles for the jerry cans in one of the re-releases. And some German jerry cans, since that would be historically accurate.

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, that would be good. For a couple of their kits (the Tyrrell P34 and the Sd. Kfz. 222) they have even included photoetch with their re-releases. That would be a nice touch for something like this.

[@markcollins9903]

Nice

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Mark

[@markcollins9903]

@@ModelNerd no worries mate

[@markcollins9903]

@@ModelNerd im buying this using master box lrdg figures

[@Orangesjesus]

Any canvas would end up fairly sun-bleached.

[@ModelNerd]

Definitely!

[@alexsp7086]

This will sound strange but what sponge are you using? Thanks

[@ModelNerd]

Just a random kitchen / dish washing sponge :)

[@foreverplastickits138]

*I'm a bit disappointed, where are the figures? Your Jeep (iconic of the WW2) is very nice! 👍👏*

[@ModelNerd]

The figures aren't great quality unfortunately.

[@ml6158]

Does anyone know any other kits of British SAS jeep?

[@ModelNerd]

I think Italeri have one, but it's also old

[@msee383]

Is there an aerial?

[@ModelNerd]

These older Tamiya kits usually suggest you make one by stretching some sprue over a flame - to be honest, I don't usually bother!

[@scotthaskins1264]

Bravo Zulu fella. 🇬🇧⚓️

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Scott

[@jaymorris3468]

Great

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@markcollins9903]

Got one half hr ago

[@ModelNerd]

Nice! Have fun building it!

[@markcollins9903]

@@ModelNerd thanks mate

[@Ashavgeek]

Rust was present and quite bad on these jeeps later in the war in north africa due to sand rubbing paint off and salt geting in to steel bits.

[@ModelNerd]

Yeah, I can imagine they were pretty run down by the end of a mission

[@AAA9MOUSES]

Two handles fuel cans ? ! .

[@ModelNerd]

That's how they are supplied in this older kit

[@georgebrady2751]

Holst!

[@AAA9MOUSES]

Tamiya and Italery , the ancient Willy MB Jeep are accurate and right ! . Another good SAS kit is the Dragon kit but it's a little bit expensive . Tamiya even today , gives wrong handles for the fuel cans . All fuel wwii military cans , allies , italian , even german jerrycans had three handles and never , never , never two ! . Remember the old Tamiyas' wrong kit with german jerrycans and the oil barrels ? . Look photos of allies fuel cans of wwii ! . Enter to SAS site and you'll see , ' another ' Willys' Jeep MB , another colors , weapons , clothing , Willy MB Jeep modifications , even tires , the death of formalism ! . The germans called them gypsies ! ! ! , SAS were not only British but Anzacs , French , Greeks ... ! . Miniart and Gaspatch have the right and accurate fuel cans . You must see the Gaspatch 1:35 British , US and German 3D fuel cans , amazing ! . See also the 1:35 Gaspatch machine guns ! . The PSP's are too thick , replaced them from another kit ( dragon , miniart ... ) or aftermarket kit . The wheels its seems to me good , but see the DES MODELS and PANZER MODELS . Also wrong are the British cantins , replaced them from the Miniarts' British weapons kit . Use Evergreen or AK , plastic stripes to make the ' cages ' of US fuel cans , because Tamiyas' are too thick . I liked your work , with bibliography and Google searching you'll be pro , because you have the gift ! .

[@stewie5101]

It’s more of a brown than a pink

[@ModelNerd]

Yes - the box art and some paints for these 'desert pink' colours (and the pink Spitfires) are often way too bright and saturated. In reality the pink/red component was very small I think.

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

I posted my Jeep if you’re interested

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqUd4ublt-WkMU

[@ModelNerd]

Hey, that looks really good. Very nice weathering. I noticed the worn seats you mentioned before too - they look good. Your models are really getting better and better all the time. Thanks for sharing!

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

@@ModelNerd Thanks! I really appreciate it! Have a nice week!

[@robertjensen1094]

Just a comment for the algorithm.

[@MaryMantous]

The pink camo was only used post war on British SAS Land Rovers in Darfur, Sudan, the Tamiya model is based on a New Zealand SAS or Rhodesian SAS jeep, both countries did use camoflague patterns in the desert and, even in Italy, but not pink

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching. Desert Pink ZI (as shown here) was used by British forces from roughly October 1942 to April the following year. I the pink you might be referring to is a completely different colour used, as you say, on post war SAS vehicles (the Land Rover itself being a post war vehicle).

[@Rodders1]

Can you tell me how you get the dessert dust to stay on the model?

[@ModelNerd]

I think I just applied it to the matt varnished surface and it stuck ok, provided it isn't handled much