Ready for Primer
Hope you can see the small PE handles
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Armored Car Campaign
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 09:09 AM UTC
That's it ! Worked the final details and PE & wire.
Ready for Primer
Hope you can see the small PE handles
Ready for Primer
Hope you can see the small PE handles
miniflea
Joined: October 17, 2011
KitMaker: 237 posts
Armorama: 235 posts
Posted: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 04:10 PM UTC
More progress on my 232.
Decided to paint the body and fenders separately.
Wheels painted.
Added armor I attached after the body was painted. Tool rack masked.
Radio antenna for separate painting.
I've also got the turret painted. I decided not to use the figure, and to just model the hatch closed. Should be able to get everything together, then next step is decal application.
Decided to paint the body and fenders separately.
Wheels painted.
Added armor I attached after the body was painted. Tool rack masked.
Radio antenna for separate painting.
I've also got the turret painted. I decided not to use the figure, and to just model the hatch closed. Should be able to get everything together, then next step is decal application.
ColinEdm
Associate Editor
Joined: October 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,355 posts
Armorama: 1,229 posts
Posted: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 05:31 PM UTC
Wow, they are all coming along nicely, great work all!
Finally got some time in on my ugly Otter now that my Tiger II is done. All reviews of this kit I have found describe it as "challenging". I concur. Bad words have been used but t is starting to take shape. I have finished off the undercarriage, lots of fiddly PE and wire bits, especially the shocks and steering:
The completed undercarriage ready for primer:
..and after a shot of primer...
now on the the body!
Finally got some time in on my ugly Otter now that my Tiger II is done. All reviews of this kit I have found describe it as "challenging". I concur. Bad words have been used but t is starting to take shape. I have finished off the undercarriage, lots of fiddly PE and wire bits, especially the shocks and steering:
The completed undercarriage ready for primer:
..and after a shot of primer...
now on the the body!
shorty53
#330
Joined: July 15, 2011
KitMaker: 175 posts
Armorama: 72 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 01:24 AM UTC
Have started on the interior of the Bushmaster.
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
KitMaker: 1,224 posts
Armorama: 1,207 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 02:55 AM UTC
some very nice work - my 222 is nearly done - just need to add the last piece of stowage and then the straps then will post some photos....
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 05:15 AM UTC
Worked on both builds,
Primer on the BTR-40
Steering wheel and floor paint (still needs 2 or 3 more coats)
Also some details that need paint
Primer on the BTR-40
Steering wheel and floor paint (still needs 2 or 3 more coats)
Also some details that need paint
ColinEdm
Associate EditorJoined: October 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,355 posts
Armorama: 1,229 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 04:10 PM UTC
Some work on the front of the cab, again lots of fiddly PE for the hatch hinges and pedals, also added a mount to the Boyes antitank rifle to fit in the kit supplied bracket and fabbed up the charging handle/trigger for the smoke grenade launcher out of some PE fret.
grimmo
Joined: January 17, 2006
KitMaker: 752 posts
Armorama: 569 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 11:51 PM UTC
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Hi John (Shorty53) I don't think I've seen a build of the Bushmaster before. Will be watching this one with interest as it's one of the few current military vehicles based on an Irish design. Might have to get one of these myself.
Don't think so Tim. It was designed in Australia, probably with some of the features (v hull), taken from other vehicles.
ColinEdm
Associate EditorJoined: October 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,355 posts
Armorama: 1,229 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 02:23 PM UTC
So, silly bugger that I am, I want to leave the doors and hatches open, so I found some interior pics and drawings and decided to do the interior of my Otter. One side almost done:
grimmo
Joined: January 17, 2006
KitMaker: 752 posts
Armorama: 569 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 07:13 PM UTC
looking good. like the spare bren barrel too!
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
KitMaker: 3,212 posts
Armorama: 2,807 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 08:52 PM UTC
Great detail Colin and very neat too....
Sorry Matt, but I think you're wrong on two counts:
1) I'm Sean, not Tim
2) According to Wikipedia, which just validates an article I remember reading, the Bushmaster is an Irish design built under license in Australia:
"The Bushmaster is based on a design by Irish company Timoney Technology Ltd under a licence agreement with Perry Engineering in Adelaide; that licence was sold, with permission granted by Timoney as required by the licence terms, to Thales Australia."
Quoted Text
Quoted TextHi John (Shorty53) I don't think I've seen a build of the Bushmaster before. Will be watching this one with interest as it's one of the few current military vehicles based on an Irish design. Might have to get one of these myself.
Don't think so Tim. It was designed in Australia, probably with some of the features (v hull), taken from other vehicles.
Sorry Matt, but I think you're wrong on two counts:
1) I'm Sean, not Tim
2) According to Wikipedia, which just validates an article I remember reading, the Bushmaster is an Irish design built under license in Australia:
"The Bushmaster is based on a design by Irish company Timoney Technology Ltd under a licence agreement with Perry Engineering in Adelaide; that licence was sold, with permission granted by Timoney as required by the licence terms, to Thales Australia."
mdbacon
Joined: January 01, 2006
KitMaker: 42 posts
Armorama: 41 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 08:53 PM UTC
Nice work everyone - update on the 232 RAD 8 - Finishing up the last of the PE details, next up installing the radio antenna - then primary paint.
ColinEdm
Associate EditorJoined: October 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,355 posts
Armorama: 1,229 posts
Posted: Monday, February 17, 2014 - 02:12 AM UTC
Can't wait to see some paint and weathering on that Dan!
roteck
Joined: January 12, 2004
KitMaker: 274 posts
Armorama: 159 posts
Posted: Monday, February 17, 2014 - 02:49 AM UTC
Hi guys,
Here is my entry for this campaign. I started it a couple of days ago. Here are few pictures of the progress so far.
I'm not a big fan of the suspension, I think the way they did it is way too complicated... but that just me!
Anyway, here goes and thank you for your comments!
Christian
Here is my entry for this campaign. I started it a couple of days ago. Here are few pictures of the progress so far.
I'm not a big fan of the suspension, I think the way they did it is way too complicated... but that just me!
Anyway, here goes and thank you for your comments!
Christian
grimmo
Joined: January 17, 2006
KitMaker: 752 posts
Armorama: 569 posts
Posted: Monday, February 17, 2014 - 04:56 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Great detail Colin and very neat too....Quoted TextQuoted TextHi John (Shorty53) I don't think I've seen a build of the Bushmaster before. Will be watching this one with interest as it's one of the few current military vehicles based on an Irish design. Might have to get one of these myself.
Don't think so Tim. It was designed in Australia, probably with some of the features (v hull), taken from other vehicles.
Sorry Matt, but I think you're wrong on two counts:
1) I'm Sean, not Tim
2) According to Wikipedia, which just validates an article I remember reading, the Bushmaster is an Irish design built under license in Australia:
"The Bushmaster is based on a design by Irish company Timoney Technology Ltd under a licence agreement with Perry Engineering in Adelaide; that licence was sold, with permission granted by Timoney as required by the licence terms, to Thales Australia."
Sorry Sean, missed that. learn something new every day.
(and the "don't think so Tim" is from Tool Time)
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
KitMaker: 3,212 posts
Armorama: 2,807 posts
Posted: Monday, February 17, 2014 - 08:12 PM UTC
No worries Matt. Guinness is not the only thing we export 
Nice job on the Guardian Christian
Nice job on the Guardian Christian
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 06:47 AM UTC
Worked on both builds
I want to try some different techniques on this one, bonnet is open, damaged the front on purpose, will try some weathering products and rusted some parts, still a lot to work on..
And the M1114
Seats aren't glued.
Will work on the floor details soon.
I want to try some different techniques on this one, bonnet is open, damaged the front on purpose, will try some weathering products and rusted some parts, still a lot to work on..
And the M1114
Seats aren't glued.
Will work on the floor details soon.
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 07:48 AM UTC
The Voyager set for the Canadian LAV is horrible. The instructions leave assemblies out, all together. Some of the drawings don't show how the pieces look once assemble. Another problem is that the instructions have some parts call outs wrong. And, not all of the parts line up with each other once bent. I'm going to order a second set, because what is good is very good. I will also be ordering the E.T. set. I'm just disappointed with Voyager. This is the first of numerous sets that has me throwing down my knife and tweezers in disgust.
roteck
Joined: January 12, 2004
KitMaker: 274 posts
Armorama: 159 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 12:02 PM UTC
A small update...
Cheers
Christian
Cheers
Christian
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
Armorama: 1,604 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 04:59 PM UTC
Just enlisted and I have a Zvezda Ba3 in my (2) kit stash that I will post photos of the unbuilt kit as soon a possible.
Bob
Bob
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
Armorama: 1,604 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 11:30 AM UTC
OK! I found the kit under dust and empty boxes and it is a BA-3:
Bob
Bob
ColinEdm
Associate EditorJoined: October 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,355 posts
Armorama: 1,229 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 05:16 PM UTC
That's a neat one Bob!
Some progress on the interior of my Otter, backside and driver side including 19-set and batteries:
Overhead padding:
Some progress on the interior of my Otter, backside and driver side including 19-set and batteries:
Overhead padding:
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
KitMaker: 3,212 posts
Armorama: 2,807 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 11:00 PM UTC
Finally got to start my Revell Dingo 2
Surprised at the number of parts for what's basically just a 4x4
Surprised at the number of parts for what's basically just a 4x4
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
KitMaker: 3,212 posts
Armorama: 2,807 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 12:39 AM UTC
And after just two evenings at the bench it's starting to take shape.
Chassis mainly complete. This was a real PITA to put together and is not quite straight and level and is still very flexible. Hopefully putting the engine, hood, cabin and rear storage areas on will straighten it out...
And the cabin coming along nicely. I'm quite happy with the level of detail in it....will just add some gear from the stores box before closing it all up
Sorry the pics are so bad but it's not easy get clear shots of the dark plastic
Chassis mainly complete. This was a real PITA to put together and is not quite straight and level and is still very flexible. Hopefully putting the engine, hood, cabin and rear storage areas on will straighten it out...
And the cabin coming along nicely. I'm quite happy with the level of detail in it....will just add some gear from the stores box before closing it all up
Sorry the pics are so bad but it's not easy get clear shots of the dark plastic
roteck
Joined: January 12, 2004
KitMaker: 274 posts
Armorama: 159 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 02:18 AM UTC
Nice work Sean, I'll keep an eye on your build as I'm very interested in building a Dingo!
Cheers,
Christian
Cheers,
Christian
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