That's just amazing work !

great details!

Al, Thank you for the kind words

Thanks Yvan...

Koen , Glad you like it.

Randy

Hi Randy,

More amazing work on the kit, it really is a gem of a build, excellent work.

Al

Thanks Al, it has been a lot of fun so far

Randy

Getting back to this project!!

Finnishing up the interior, the Stag had windscreens that were removable for the drivers compartment. These came with a small motor and wiper that plugged into the dash. They could be stored on a frame located between the seats. The kit does a nice job on the window frames but I tossed the clear parts for the glass with the cast on wiper and built my own. Added the wiring and built up the frame to hold them.......






Also built up the cases that hold spare periscopes and added everything to the drivetrain hump....









Next I added a spare parts box and some straps that hold the small tool pouch.....





That is about all for the interior at this point.

Now to get going on the outside, Bronco does a nice job on most detail to be added to the hull.

I wanted to replace the cast on air intake grill work but failed in several attemps to make one from brass or plastic. Finally decided to open up the casting itself for the grill and then soldered up a new armored cover for it out of brass stock..









Replaced some cast on detail on the inside of the doors and drilled and pinned them so they operate.....





Scraped off the cast on straps and holders from the tools and thinned the metal parts...



Scraped off the cast on brackets for tie down straps fromm all over the hull and made up new ones, also added some detail to other parts of the external fuel tanks and piping...





Also detailed the radio antenna, added a jerry can rack and tarps and strapping...




Also opened up one of the storage compartments...





and some paint goes on! This will be a Canadian car from the 12th Manitoba Dragoons in NWE . Five of these AA models were assigned to the headquarters squadron. According to ref. these were plain olive drab....





Used the decals for the Unit and Formation signs that came with the kit and made the Squadron signs and serial numbers for this car. Adding on the stowage and working on the weathering.....













Lots more to do for weathering effects and still need to add more stowage but that will have to wait, as always feel free to comment! Randy

Need I say more?

Speechless

Hi Randy,

Outstanding workmanship, truely amazing and a brillient build article.

The Bees Knees

Al

Thanks Sean,

Al, Thanks for tuning in!

Randy

The attention to detail on this build is incredible Randy! Fantastic work so far!
Where did you get the chair from? That’s a cool touch.
Keep it coming.

Jaymes

You're doing the Clervaux Castle of armored cars! If there was a model of the year you'd get my vote.

Cheerio!

Hi Jaymes, Thank you, the chair was from a Dragon Models figure set #6348. I do like it as stowage ( I took the chain off) and it gives a bit of color that is needed on a plain o.d. paint job.

Steff, As always I appreicate your kind words , that is high praise as that dio is so cool

:Randy

Randy

My god I am in awe of your abilities!!! Thank you ever so much for sharing this work of art!!!

Darryl

Hi Darryl, Thanks for comments, glad you like it

Randy

Randy,

Just an amazing piece of work!!!

Thanks for posting the update.

Cheers
Kevin

Randy

This is awesome to paraphrase Mike Myers " We're Not Worthy" . Wondering if you finished this build would love to see the completed kit. Makes me want to try it myself but not sure I am at that skill level.

Great build.

Hi Randy,

Just want to say...WOW. You have a very good pair of hands...and eyes, I must say. Your detailing is just so intricate. Now I'm inspired to add more details to my Skif 1/35 T-55, which has a very basic interior details.

Really enjoy your build. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Hi Kevin, Thank you my friend, I kinda miss working on the interior ! That was my whole modelling life for six months Actually it is fun to be moving on to outside.

Hello Randall, I think you would be fine with these Bronco kits, have you decided what you are going to build for the "True North Champaign" ?

Hi Joe, Thank you for your comments!


Randy

Just when I was feeling good again about my modeling skills, I then see your latest additions. Stunning.!!!

As soon as you're done with things, I am going to pull a lot of the photos and then post them on WarWheels as I had mentioned before. It could be the best model on there!!

Thanks Patrick, That would be great......

Just a small update as I am working on stowage and playing around with some weathering on the front end of the car. As soon as I get happy I'll apply it to the rest.....










Randy

Hi everyone, Some small progress to show. Working on a small scene on the rear deck and still working on the weathering. Decided I did not like the dust that I tried on the front end (last three pics above) thinking I want to show the stag with chains on so mud would be better than dust. For now I'll just wash the dust off....


First I used the U.S. army tech manual pictures for the tool kit that came with this car. Made up the tool box then added PE and cast tools....








Here are some photos todate with some chipping done and more washes....







seem to be having uploading issues, will try to post a couple more pics

Randy

As always thanks for looking and all comments are welcome,

Randy

Hi Folks, Need a little help. Looking at getting some ArmorScale resin wheels with chains for this stag. Anybody use these? Hard to tell from thier website photos if the chain is accurate. Any comments appreciated....

Randy

Randy
What an incredible build! Its worthy of print and trophies as well.....
The is just as good as your scratch-building.

In regards to the wheels - did you run out of chain?????

Chris

Hi Chris , Glad you like it ,

Randy