Here are some images of a 1/72 scale Italeri AB41 built by my good friend Stan Spooner.

It shows that even a "ham fisted" aircraft modeller like Stan can do an "ok" job at armour!

I'm not completely convinced, though....I still think it's completely done in Photoshop...that huge hand looks a bit suspect!

all kidding aside, It's a wonderful, beautiful presentation...

Look for a complete article in an upcoming issue of TMMI.

Enjoy!

Best,
Nick Cortese

Nice work, Nico
Can you post a few more completed images of the model on the base with the camel. I really love the composition and nameplate as well.
-Mrosko-
Yes you can send the piece to me. LOL!

...you should ask Stan!

This marvelous piece was done by Stan Spooner who is better known for his aircraft models...this is if very first 1/72 armour piece!

Thanks for thinking it was me, but..I don't ever think I'll ever have the talent for this type of modeling..

...he just asked me to post it for up for him here.

I'm sure he will be "more than happy" have it sent over to you!!

Best,
Nick Cortese

I was to impressed to read the entire posting, well done Stan.
-Mrosko-

Fantastic paint. I can't believe the camel is 1/72

David's Model Pages

This is a superb little scene with a great title and brilliant presentation. I've always liked the look of this wee Italian vehicle and sitting it next to the camel is just inspired- bravo!

Stan did a great job. Happy Fourth of July! Dave

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Alex Pistole

"The way to win a war is not to die fighting for your country, it's to make the other poor b@$t*rd die for his"

Great assembly, painting and display. It looks like the display cost more than the model, but it realy makes it a work of art!
I am curious about the wheels. The Itaeri wheels I have seen were not well detailed; were these replaced with aftermarket? I think CMK makes resin replacements?

Stephen

Stephen, sorry I took so long to comment on your question. These are the kit wheels. They have plenty of hub detail but no tread at all! I played with the idea of making a master and casting some up but decided to just go with what came with the kit. As for CMK... I don’t know if they have come up with a replacement set or not.

WOW this look just great.
Tell me which color are u use for ab41, i have ab41 and as42 on hold, i
dont know which is that italian sand color.

All Best Nemanja

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Sorry, couldn't resist! VERY nice surprise from you Stan! What a cool presentation too, very creative. You're making me stop and take yet another inquisitive look into this scale....

Thanks Nick for getting that up here. Love it! Is there anything new from you these days?

Namaste

Little but killer.

Regards.

Pedro.

The models, the base and presentation, everything about it is excellent.

Hi Mate;

That is lovely work, but I'd expect no less from Stan, he is a hugely talented modeller, and I have been a big fan of his stuff for several years.

Great stuff, thanks for sharing it with us.

My hat is off to Stan, again.

Cheers, Pat

I really hope we get to read about this one soon. The base presentation is first class, nice one.

Thanks for sharing it with us Nick, even though I'm not allowed to post anymore.

Best,

Mike

Hi, Stan:

Beauty of a diorama. The AB41 is nice, but adding the camel really elevates it.

Cheers,

Chris

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One of the best presented models I've seen in years WELL DONE!

Luke Pitt

...compliment you on such a fine diorama!

Great work!

Regards
Noel

I want to thank all of you for your kind words. It means alot to hear from people who's work I have admired for so long. I hope that the upcoming article in TMMI will answer most of your questions. And Nick, thanks to you my frozen friend from the north!

Stan do you have an e-mail address, I have asking Charlie for it for the past week, and still no luck.
Thanks
-Mrosko-

Camouflage, all I see is Camouflage. Yeah BABY! Ya gotta dig them there colors !
Baron-von Mrosko

Well, I'll give it to you, but then by default I'll have permission to hand out your private contact info to the first guy that asks me! Did you ever for a second consider the possibility that Stan doesn't want me passing out his email address???

Wow! I could have been talking about another Charlie? Hum! LOL!
Never did I mention a last name! and then depression sat in!
Just a little nad snapp'n
-Mrosko-

Camouflage, all I see is Camouflage. Yeah BABY! Ya gotta dig them there colors !
Baron-von Mrosko

Superbe work, so small and so well executed. Great !!

Claude

Nick, your friend has made a small masterpiece!
Nice subject, fantastic setting and nice painting.
Love the camel!

All the best,
Staf

a amazing job on this tiny model and the "ship of the desert" theme is well choosen

Well, okay, there is no problem...! Beautiful work Stan, looking forward to getting the article in print in TMMI. Cheers for posting it Nick!
Marcus
TMMI
PS; Where did you get that giant styrofoam hand....?

Congratulations and thanks for sharin' it, looks like a small marvel, for sure the kit is'nt bad, but with this paintjob looks incredible!

Very nice Stan

The vignette as a whole is great.

Love it. Sorry I’m late.

Nice photos.

ANPW

Please repost in the Braille Scale section.....These BIG MODELLERS have quite enough lovely stuff all of their own!

All the best

Now where did the camel come from please?

I am really impressed with this little vignette!

Cheers

Mike

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.
- Galileo Galilei