Thanks guys for the kind words.. I'll be posting another WIP on the other 2 RVs next month or so.
BTW, the heading of this present blog includes an ICV version, that one had to be canceled til later.
Max, the "CIP" you're referring to is what I believe is actually a protective thermal blanket...from of IEDs...if memory serves..
It's scratch built from 0.3 styrene sheet. Quite common on the Stryker pics I've seen.
Had a little time today so here's some more pics and info :
1st off, the Sinsengumi camo decals, I used these decals on EVERY camo gear for both my Stryker and Humvees.
A good gloss coat with Future floor polish, Microscale setting solution and a hair dryer will do the job to get them in place, takes some patience and a little skill with water-damp cotton buds, , but I think it's worth it.
A note though, I have all the modern US sets, some of the colors are "off", pretty obvious in the digital camos and in the "sand" color for the older desert scheme...however, with some weathering, you won't notice it immediately.
For my future builds I may very well create my own digital camos...see how it goes.
Rhino anti-IED, if you're careful and do some planning, you can locate it in the various positions, with the help of 2 "pins". I made these with styrene rod and glued the "pin-attachment end" whateverthehellit'scalled that came as a photoetch bit in Realmodel's convrsion.
I opened up the 2 hole in the bar for easy slotting of the pins. I also used 0.5mm black wire from Tuner model Factory (detailing for cars) I flattened and twisted the wire a bit with a steel ruler as it seems more like the real thing.
Vision Blocks, I used Metallic Decoration tape (thin and easy-peel,cut and stick!) from a $2 shop here, only 7 colors : red, purple,blue,greens,gold and silver. I only used red,purple and blue, seemed OK.
Weathering, exclusively Vallejo range, various tones made with ightening and darkening the base color, as well as mixing with Olive drab and Reflective green. Oil washes, MIG pigments brushed on, used with Vallejo matt varnish, and for streaks,etc painted on using with water. Dry brushing done with grey or / and gunmetal mixed with base color..
The scratches on the gun shield,etc was done with a fine tip brush and grey color...
