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OIF
redneck
Joined: June 06, 2005
KitMaker: 1,602 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 03:38 AM UTC
Still working on my OIF dio. Just haven’t had much time this week.
afv_rob
Joined: October 09, 2005
KitMaker: 2,556 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 02:11 PM UTC
Kevin-You could replace the MLRS tracks with AFV clubs snap together 'Big foot' tracks, they are a lot easier to construct and look miles better anyway.
Jacob-That little scene is coming along nicely! It will look really nice with loads of junk and rubbish laying about. Theres a bic in one of Concords special ops books, of a building like this packed full of adrenaline drugs, and various other medical drugs and such like.
I will post some pics later today of an AAV7 im working on for this campaign. Its not 100% accurate, I just decided to build it for a bit of fun-it looks the part and sometimes thats all that matters. I will be working on another AAV7 at some point with full interior, complete RAM/RS updates and a shed load of other details.
Jacob-That little scene is coming along nicely! It will look really nice with loads of junk and rubbish laying about. Theres a bic in one of Concords special ops books, of a building like this packed full of adrenaline drugs, and various other medical drugs and such like.
I will post some pics later today of an AAV7 im working on for this campaign. Its not 100% accurate, I just decided to build it for a bit of fun-it looks the part and sometimes thats all that matters. I will be working on another AAV7 at some point with full interior, complete RAM/RS updates and a shed load of other details.
DeskJockey
Joined: July 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,558 posts
Armorama: 1,159 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 01:03 AM UTC
I'm working on my M113A3 as I type (or rather, just before I started typing!). Right now I'm doing a bit of detail painting and prep work to overspray with a gloss coat in order to put down decals and perform a wash. I still haven't finished assembling the indy tracks from AFV--they are a bear to clean up. I still need to decal, finalize assembly, and weather the bucket, and assemble, paint, and weather the tracks. One month left to do all that! 
leverancier
Joined: May 09, 2007
KitMaker: 14 posts
Armorama: 12 posts
Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 01:33 AM UTC
Hi,
I'm new to the site and to armor building.
My contribution to the campaign is a diorama:
-Tamiya M1A2
-Tamiya M2A2
-Tamiya M1046
-Tamiya M113A2
-Eduard sets for all vehicles, + aftermarket tracks for the abrams
-10 verlinden figures
-4 trumpeter figures
-8 dragon figures
-5 civilians
-4 insergents
-4 verlinden buildings
The diorama centers arround a mosque, with buildings on the sides and a park wall, The US troops just killed 2 insergents and arrested another 2.
Other men are checking the buildings for other threats, 4 arabs are watching and angry.
As I said, this is my first armor build, and there's a lot of $$$ riding on this, so I hope it turns out ok.
I'll post some pics of my progress in the gallery.
I'm new to the site and to armor building.
My contribution to the campaign is a diorama:
-Tamiya M1A2
-Tamiya M2A2
-Tamiya M1046
-Tamiya M113A2
-Eduard sets for all vehicles, + aftermarket tracks for the abrams
-10 verlinden figures
-4 trumpeter figures
-8 dragon figures
-5 civilians
-4 insergents
-4 verlinden buildings
The diorama centers arround a mosque, with buildings on the sides and a park wall, The US troops just killed 2 insergents and arrested another 2.
Other men are checking the buildings for other threats, 4 arabs are watching and angry.
As I said, this is my first armor build, and there's a lot of $$$ riding on this, so I hope it turns out ok.
I'll post some pics of my progress in the gallery.
Johnston_RCR
Joined: April 01, 2006
KitMaker: 470 posts
Armorama: 367 posts
Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 11:34 PM UTC
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Kevin-You could replace the MLRS tracks with AFV clubs snap together 'Big foot' tracks, they are a lot easier to construct and look miles better anyway.
I may just do that, I keep forgetting about the AFV sets. I actually managed to open the box for more than a look today, and got a fair bit done on the wheels and suspension, and have started work on the cab.
USArmy2534
Joined: January 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,716 posts
Armorama: 1,864 posts
Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 - 11:55 PM UTC
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Hi,
I'm new to the site and to armor building.
My contribution to the campaign is a diorama:
-Tamiya M1A2
-Tamiya M2A2
-Tamiya M1046
-Tamiya M113A2
-Eduard sets for all vehicles, + aftermarket tracks for the abrams
-10 verlinden figures
-4 trumpeter figures
-8 dragon figures
-5 civilians
-4 insergents
-4 verlinden buildings
The diorama centers arround a mosque, with buildings on the sides and a park wall, The US troops just killed 2 insergents and arrested another 2.
Other men are checking the buildings for other threats, 4 arabs are watching and angry.
As I said, this is my first armor build, and there's a lot of $$$ riding on this, so I hope it turns out ok.
I'll post some pics of my progress in the gallery.
Well welcome to the site, but man you really go all in! I will be very interested in seeing how this turns out as I don't think I've seen anything quite so comprehensive done in a modern setting. Your concept seems sound. Let us know if you need any help or suggestions.
Jeff
HeavyArty
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 12:07 AM UTC
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Quoted TextKevin-You could replace the MLRS tracks with AFV clubs snap together 'Big foot' tracks, they are a lot easier to construct and look miles better anyway.
I may just do that, I keep forgetting about the AFV sets. I actually managed to open the box for more than a look today, and got a fair bit done on the wheels and suspension, and have started work on the cab.
The AFV Club track are more correct for an OIF M270 anyways. The kit tracks are the older triangle block ones. In the mid '90s, the MLRS got the new square-block "bigfoot" tracks along with the Bradleys. Take a look at modern MLRS for a few other upgrades as well. To begin with, there is a hand hold that goes around the front and sides of the TC's hatch up top. Also, there is a box on the driver's side behind the door for a Halon fire extinguisher that is not in the kit.
Let me know if you need any more info on it. I was in 1-39 FA (MLRS), 3ID for the invasion phase of OIF 1.
Good luck on it.
afv_rob
Joined: October 09, 2005
KitMaker: 2,556 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 03:30 PM UTC
Does DML's MLRS have the correct drive sprocket?? Becuase AFV failed include this in their track set, which is probably the most important thing most of us need if building a new AAV, M2A2, MLRS etc
HeavyArty
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 09:56 PM UTC
If by correct you mean with lightening slots and a deep front, yes. Contrary to what Terry says at PMMS, I find that they fit the Tamiya, Academy, and Dragon sprockets just fine.
chrisht
Joined: December 14, 2006
KitMaker: 181 posts
Armorama: 159 posts
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 01:22 PM UTC
the builds are looking great guys......keep up the good work 
afv_rob
Joined: October 09, 2005
KitMaker: 2,556 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 04:23 PM UTC
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If by correct you mean with lightening slots and a deep front, yes. Contrary to what Terry says at PMMS, I find that they fit the Tamiya, Academy, and Dragon sprockets just fine.
Sprockets are no good in the Tamiya kits though, old type. AFV should of included the correct sprocket becuase it almost makes them tracks worthless, unless its possible to source a correct one somehow, they do work ok with blasts suspension set if you dont want to use the resin link and lengh tracks.
HeavyArty
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 05:20 PM UTC
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Sprockets are no good in the Tamiya kits though, old type.
They are not an old type, but were simplified by Tamiya for motorization on their original kit. They are too shallow and don't have the spokes or holes in the face. The new Academy ones have the spokes, but are still too shallow. They do look better though. Dragon's are the only ones in plastic that are accurate and look about the same as the Blast resin ones.
afv_rob
Joined: October 09, 2005
KitMaker: 2,556 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 06:24 PM UTC
My mistake! The plastic is too thick to even cut out any holes.
armorjunior
Joined: August 03, 2006
KitMaker: 263 posts
Armorama: 237 posts
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 06:49 PM UTC
hey guys im building italeri's m109 paladin and im done with base paints but im stuck at the weathering stage. what color of wash should i use???
HeavyArty
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 07:16 PM UTC
What color are you doing it? If sand, dark brown is good for a wash, then brubrush with sandy colors. For a camo vehicle, a black wash is good, then drybrush with the original colors on each area, and finally drybrush overall with sandy colors.
Good luck.
Good luck.
newnikonian
Joined: July 28, 2005
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 233 posts
Posted: Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 01:59 PM UTC
Another late comer here 
I have enlisted. I will be submitting my Tamiya M1A2.
Need all the help from you guys
regarding references etc.
I have enlisted. I will be submitting my Tamiya M1A2.
Need all the help from you guys
regarding references etc. 
sgtreef
Joined: March 01, 2002
KitMaker: 6,043 posts
Armorama: 4,347 posts
Posted: Monday, May 28, 2007 - 02:44 PM UTC
Well got the lower hull finally painted with anti slip now starts the real build.
Never again at least for a year before doing that again.
enjoy all
Never again at least for a year before doing that again.
enjoy all
leverancier
Joined: May 09, 2007
KitMaker: 14 posts
Armorama: 12 posts
Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:45 AM UTC
Some pictures of my progress so far:
The layout:
Shot up mosque:
The Hummer:
M113A2, not sure if I will use it in the dio:
Bradley(2nd one, I didn't like the first)
Abrams, needs weathering:
Some figurines, verlinden and trumpeter:
Park wall:
That's it for now, thanks for looking.
The layout:
Shot up mosque:
The Hummer:
M113A2, not sure if I will use it in the dio:
Bradley(2nd one, I didn't like the first)
Abrams, needs weathering:
Some figurines, verlinden and trumpeter:
Park wall:
That's it for now, thanks for looking.
afv_rob
Joined: October 09, 2005
KitMaker: 2,556 posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 04:48 PM UTC
WOW! thats quite a diorama! Looking really good though, I love that Verlinden Mosque. The figures are looking really good aswell. I look forward to seeing this dio complete.
sgtreef
Joined: March 01, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 09:52 PM UTC
As far as I am up to.
A slow build.
You did say end of Sept. Correct
Added weld seams and drilled holes for shackles filing in all of Tamiya's Motor holes.
I have replaced the Drive sprocket with one from Trumpeter Kit which I have.
Now when I do it down the Road need to get sprockets for it
Still need to other odd bits to upper Hull.
They still use that Bilge pump deal on Hull?
A slow build.
You did say end of Sept. Correct
Added weld seams and drilled holes for shackles filing in all of Tamiya's Motor holes.
I have replaced the Drive sprocket with one from Trumpeter Kit which I have.
Now when I do it down the Road need to get sprockets for it
Still need to other odd bits to upper Hull.
They still use that Bilge pump deal on Hull?
HeavyArty
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts
Posted: Monday, June 04, 2007 - 11:44 AM UTC
Leverancier -- your dio is looking great. The figures and Mosque look awesome. A couple issues on your M113 though. When the external fuel tanks are fitted, it is an M113A3 and the internal tank is not fitted. The internal and external fuel cells are not fitted at the same time on one vehicle. For an M113A3, there are sliding Kevlar spall panels down both sides of the fighting compartment, and it also has a stearing yoke (a "U"-shaped wheel) as opposed to laterals, among a few other upgrades. It also has an M113A1-style exhaust as well. For an A2 or A3, it should have the flat-topped flapper exhaust with the square guard around it.
Also, you have built an M1A2 and marked it as a 3-69 AR, 3ID tank. 3ID didn't have any M1A2s. All 3ID and 3-69 AR tanks were M1A1s.
Also, you have built an M1A2 and marked it as a 3-69 AR, 3ID tank. 3ID didn't have any M1A2s. All 3ID and 3-69 AR tanks were M1A1s.
USArmy2534
Joined: January 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,716 posts
Armorama: 1,864 posts
Posted: Monday, June 04, 2007 - 12:33 PM UTC
Hey leverancier, you are coming along well. One critique: your figures have the wrong weapons. They all have 20 round magazines, where all M-16 series rifles use 30-round magazines in combat. If you want, I have some correct weapons that I could send you. PM and let me know.
Jeff
Jeff
airborne1
Joined: April 15, 2006
KitMaker: 915 posts
Armorama: 797 posts
Posted: Monday, June 04, 2007 - 01:52 PM UTC
Jeff,
Thats the big down side to getting latest OIF Verlinden figures.
I had to change all of mine .Last count was around 8 or 9 .
Thank you for the m16 Dragon weapons set
leverancier
The mosque is coming along very well,
Its quite nicely painted .I hope you don't mind I'm going to use your photos's as a template guide for when I paint mine .
What is the size of your diorama board .It looks like 700mm in length
Look forward to seeing more progress photo's
Cheers,
Michael
Thats the big down side to getting latest OIF Verlinden figures.
I had to change all of mine .Last count was around 8 or 9 .
Thank you for the m16 Dragon weapons set
leverancier
The mosque is coming along very well,
Its quite nicely painted .I hope you don't mind I'm going to use your photos's as a template guide for when I paint mine .
What is the size of your diorama board .It looks like 700mm in length
Look forward to seeing more progress photo's
Cheers,
Michael
USArmy2534
Joined: January 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,716 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 04, 2007 - 04:31 PM UTC
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Thank you for the m16 Dragon weapons set
Yep, but modellers are running out of plastic options if they want to stay current. With the Army moving to all M-4s, seeing straight M-16A2 is going to get harder. By no means will they fade out, and modellers can still find plenty of examples to use them, but its getting harder. There are plastic M-4s and modified -16A4s out there, but it may be wise for Dragon to release a new accessory kit of just M-16A2/A4 and M-4s modified for current use. 75% of the AR versions in Dragon's kit are not really used by anyone save for rebels who commercially purchased them or got them off the black market.
Jeff
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Monday, June 04, 2007 - 06:27 PM UTC
@Leverancier: very impressive diorama you have there. It will look absolutely awesome when finished. It really has that OIF feel over it.
Looking forward to see more
Looking forward to see more
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