A little little more progress. Again work getting in the way of real progress.
Fittings on the drivers' hull side:
And INVS antenna
Im inching closer to tackling the crane assembly, which I think is the last major assembly, then I need to revisit the little things, guards, footman loops etc.
Hopefully by that point, Jason will have
ready!
SD
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sam_dwyer
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Posted: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 10:20 PM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 - 08:06 AM UTC
Again, a little more progress before heading off to work.
Just little stuff, grab handles, cupola ring and hatch, and started tooling around with a commander figure. I used one of Jasons' excellent ASLAV-25 crew, and chopped about 5mm from his lower torso so that his arms meet the hatch ring/episcope guard. It would seem that Fitters with the Seal Solutions' mount didnt always mount the MG skate ring, so that is something i dont have to bother myself with building!
Spare RWS liner in the basket
SD
Just little stuff, grab handles, cupola ring and hatch, and started tooling around with a commander figure. I used one of Jasons' excellent ASLAV-25 crew, and chopped about 5mm from his lower torso so that his arms meet the hatch ring/episcope guard. It would seem that Fitters with the Seal Solutions' mount didnt always mount the MG skate ring, so that is something i dont have to bother myself with building!
Spare RWS liner in the basket
SD
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 03:15 PM UTC
OK, so nearly done on this, just waiting for some stuff to arrive from QLD, replacing things my sausage fingers destroyed (ahem, SGL guards)
SD
SD
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 04:52 PM UTC
Just a few things before you go to work! Jeebus, do you get up at 3 AM?! You do more in a few days than I can manage in a month. Those Aussie LAV's seriously outcool our Bisons
I really gotta get busy and order one. Good stuff Sam.
Jim
I really gotta get busy and order one. Good stuff Sam.
Jim
sam_dwyer
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Posted: Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 03:03 PM UTC
More progress, just down to the little stuff now. Footman loops on the hull sides, wired in the boom mike on the figure, fitted the HF/high gain antenna, added the power supply riser to the IVNS antenna, taped over the headlamps, tail lamps and indicators. There are lots of shots of vehicles in Afghanistan with them taped up, as accidentally flicking on high beams or indicating a left hand turn while on picquet isnt good form! Also started hitting some gaps here and there with Mr Surfacer. Oh and I managed to save the smoke grenade launcher guards - my first attempt had me mounting them upside down, then tearing them from the vehicle in a rage!
So, I think that all that needs to be done now, is stowage, Duke antennas, GPS/BFT and smoke grenades and their fine chains ( ) then i'll be ready for paint.
SD
So, I think that all that needs to be done now, is stowage, Duke antennas, GPS/BFT and smoke grenades and their fine chains ( ) then i'll be ready for paint.
SD
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Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 02:52 PM UTC
Guess what arrived in the mail today?
BFT and Duke antennas!!!
Thanks Jason for getting these to me so promptly.
To date i believe these are the most accurate Duke antennas' on the market, well when they get released they will be. Jason will be able to fill in when they are to be available.
So, paint next!
Sam
BFT and Duke antennas!!!
Thanks Jason for getting these to me so promptly.
To date i believe these are the most accurate Duke antennas' on the market, well when they get released they will be. Jason will be able to fill in when they are to be available.
So, paint next!
Sam
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Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 05:39 PM UTC
And Green on..
I used White Ensign Models Lustreless OD, as I haven't received my paint set from MouseHouse as yet. Its not that its been delayed or anything, but i was on a roll, so thought i'd push on with what I have at hand.
WEM's OD is too dark to my eye, and too matt, despite being 'lustreless' OD, the real thing has some sheen. The paint on the model is so matt, it sucks the light out of the room!
Anyway, once the carcinogenic enamel vapours have cleared, i'll put the rest of the camo on.
SD
I used White Ensign Models Lustreless OD, as I haven't received my paint set from MouseHouse as yet. Its not that its been delayed or anything, but i was on a roll, so thought i'd push on with what I have at hand.
WEM's OD is too dark to my eye, and too matt, despite being 'lustreless' OD, the real thing has some sheen. The paint on the model is so matt, it sucks the light out of the room!
Anyway, once the carcinogenic enamel vapours have cleared, i'll put the rest of the camo on.
SD
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Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 08:41 PM UTC
Camo on!
Well base colours are on, anyway. Tan colour is Gunze flesh, and the black is Tamiya XF1 flat black. I'd have used Nato Black, but im out.. im also out of flat black now too.
The camo pattern really needs to be tightened up, there's a bit of over spray and some spatter here and there. I'll let it harden over night and touch it up tomorrow.
And here it is with 'Cook the man some eggs', my PC
SD
Well base colours are on, anyway. Tan colour is Gunze flesh, and the black is Tamiya XF1 flat black. I'd have used Nato Black, but im out.. im also out of flat black now too.
The camo pattern really needs to be tightened up, there's a bit of over spray and some spatter here and there. I'll let it harden over night and touch it up tomorrow.
And here it is with 'Cook the man some eggs', my PC
SD
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Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 10:00 PM UTC
"schwing!"
I am inspired to see a cam pattern applied in a single session, cleanup aside.
The flesh colour you used - by that token does it mean the tan in the mouse house kit could double as a flesh skin tone for figures?
Also is it usual to apply the green first and then the sand and black ? I was planning on doing the base in sand/tan (like they do in the workshop) and then doing a pre shading with black and another sand basecoat. But if you think green should be first I would be interested in your reasons for doing it that way round.
The od does look rather flat. I have a few tins of the WEM od but never used it, I have the MH set and can safely say that the little bit I did paint dries with a pleasing very low sheen - maybe a 2 out of 10 on a gloss scale (10 being full gloss , 0 being total flat).
Looking good.. going to be very very interested in how you weather this puppy.
Adamskii
I am inspired to see a cam pattern applied in a single session, cleanup aside.
The flesh colour you used - by that token does it mean the tan in the mouse house kit could double as a flesh skin tone for figures?
Also is it usual to apply the green first and then the sand and black ? I was planning on doing the base in sand/tan (like they do in the workshop) and then doing a pre shading with black and another sand basecoat. But if you think green should be first I would be interested in your reasons for doing it that way round.
The od does look rather flat. I have a few tins of the WEM od but never used it, I have the MH set and can safely say that the little bit I did paint dries with a pleasing very low sheen - maybe a 2 out of 10 on a gloss scale (10 being full gloss , 0 being total flat).
Looking good.. going to be very very interested in how you weather this puppy.
Adamskii
sam_dwyer
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Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 10:27 PM UTC
Quoted Text
"schwing!"
I am inspired to see a cam pattern applied in a single session, cleanup aside.
The flesh colour you used - by that token does it mean the tan in the mouse house kit could double as a flesh skin tone for figures?
Also is it usual to apply the green first and then the sand and black ? I was planning on doing the base in sand/tan (like they do in the workshop) and then doing a pre shading with black and another sand basecoat. But if you think green should be first I would be interested in your reasons for doing it that way round.
The od does look rather flat. I have a few tins of the WEM od but never used it, I have the MH set and can safely say that the little bit I did paint dries with a pleasing very low sheen - maybe a 2 out of 10 on a gloss scale (10 being full gloss , 0 being total flat).
Looking good.. going to be very very interested in how you weather this puppy.
Adamskii
Gunze flesh - i dont know if its a substitute for the tan colour, or vice versa as I dont have the 3 pack of paints from MH as yet. I was hoping they'd have turned up today, but no joy.
As for order of paint application - well it doesnt really matter what order they go on, the model will be weathered and you wont be able to tell either way. I applied the tan first with my gun car, and green first with the PC, IIRC, and you cant tell the difference.
I think im going to add some tamiya enamel gloss to the WEM green when i touch the camo up tomorrow, just to add some sheen.
Weathering - well my mind isnt made up as to how weathered the Fitters will be. I use oils to weather, and well, the base coat being enamel, may put the kibosh on using oils..
Sam
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011 - 02:32 PM UTC
Great job Sam,
And thanks for answering Adams question as I had the same one. I am only new at using an airbrush, so I have another question for you, I noticed that you have a fair bit of equipment stowed on the vehicle before you paint . WHat do you look for when deciding what should be on the vehicle before painting? and I assume this is so you don't ruin the paint job trying to glue them on later, so do you go along with a brush later and repaint the stowed items if required?
I realise these sound like amateure questions but when it comes to airbrushing I'm definately an amateur
Cheers
And thanks for answering Adams question as I had the same one. I am only new at using an airbrush, so I have another question for you, I noticed that you have a fair bit of equipment stowed on the vehicle before you paint . WHat do you look for when deciding what should be on the vehicle before painting? and I assume this is so you don't ruin the paint job trying to glue them on later, so do you go along with a brush later and repaint the stowed items if required?
I realise these sound like amateure questions but when it comes to airbrushing I'm definately an amateur
Cheers
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011 - 04:55 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Great job Sam,
And thanks for answering Adams question as I had the same one. I am only new at using an airbrush, so I have another question for you, I noticed that you have a fair bit of equipment stowed on the vehicle before you paint . WHat do you look for when deciding what should be on the vehicle before painting? and I assume this is so you don't ruin the paint job trying to glue them on later, so do you go along with a brush later and repaint the stowed items if required?
I realise these sound like amateure questions but when it comes to airbrushing I'm definately an amateur
Cheers
Hi Anthony, you got it there, i paint everything to start with, then go back and touch up the details later. Im the laziest person I know, and hate brush painting, if i can blast it with the airbrush, i will!
Todays update is brought to you by the folks at Silvery Decals Pty Ltd..
Here's where im at. Camouflage pattern tightened up. I missed some spots here and there, i picked out those spots with a paintbrush. Lifecolor UA221 is a PERFECT match for our green colour, so i've been touching up missed spots, and stowage with that. Extra stuff, like the Duke mounts, were painted in tan (flesh).
As for decals, i cobbled together the markings from Echelon decals. I usually love these, but today, they silvered horribly. Yes, i glossed the model with Future floor polish beforehand. Anyway, its an easy fix, i'll just touch up the camo colour behind the decal, overpainting the silvering.
here's the shots:
Cheers
Sam
EDIT:
Painted out the worst of the silvering on the decals, i'll catch the rest of it during the weathering process. Also painted the POL and water jerry cans.. each one a different colour!
SD
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011 - 11:29 PM UTC
Again fantastic job Sam. I'm sure with your experience the silvering decals won't be to big an issue. Thanks for answering my questions.
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011 - 11:52 PM UTC
LOVE YOUR WORK! THE PAINT JOB IS SUPERB!!!
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Posted: Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 02:06 AM UTC
Super job, that boat is very busy, lots off stuff everywhere!
cheers
cheers
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Posted: Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 12:49 PM UTC
Also is it usual to apply the green first and then the sand and black ? I was planning on doing the base in sand/tan (like they do in the workshop)
In the early days of ASLAV usage the vehicles seem to have been painted overall green first then the other colours added. The wheel hubs at this time were all green.
After this it seems to have changed to the tan colour being the overall colour (as evidenced by the tan wheel hubs). Most Afghan ASLAVs appear with tan wheel hubs - observations based on images and advice from GDLS paints shop
JM
In the early days of ASLAV usage the vehicles seem to have been painted overall green first then the other colours added. The wheel hubs at this time were all green.
After this it seems to have changed to the tan colour being the overall colour (as evidenced by the tan wheel hubs). Most Afghan ASLAVs appear with tan wheel hubs - observations based on images and advice from GDLS paints shop
JM
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 04:38 AM UTC
Great camouflage Sam! That really looks the part. The Duke antennas look good too. Do you think you could take a few close ups of the Duke antenna mount please?
As an aside do you happen to know if the ASLAV -25 has anti-slip stuff on the turret as well?
Can't wait to see this with some stowage
Anirudh
As an aside do you happen to know if the ASLAV -25 has anti-slip stuff on the turret as well?
Can't wait to see this with some stowage
Anirudh
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 12:55 PM UTC
Quoted Text
As an aside do you happen to know if the ASLAV -25 has anti-slip stuff on the turret as well?
Absolutely. Pretty much every horizontal surface has it, almost. and there are specific exclusions aswell. But with good references it is at least constant and doesnt appear to change. However that said, I was recently informed that there should be a strip of missing anti slip in front of the drivers vision blocks where the windscreen attaches, just when you think you covered all the bases someone introduces a new bit of info!
Sam, the reason i asked about the sequence of the colour application, is when i paint a light colour over a dark, it has the effect of darkening the light colour. Its that exact principle used in preshading. I asked because was interested if the fial product would have a different/ darker hue to it than the pc. Apparently not according to the comparison pictures so the coat of sand must be sufficient to make the green preshading effect redundant. Perhaps thats where John is also coming from? Nonetheless you have certainly shown that it seems inconsequential.
Once again I look forward to your weathering. I too use oils (much to some peoples disadain ..lol), and look forward to seeing your oil wash over enamel. I have never ever used future foor whatsits but assume it leaves a good hard sealing to protect the undercoats? that might protect it a bit..
Oh and I think i could take on a challenge of the laziest modeller title, if i could be bothered!
Looking GREAT. What a timely source of inspiration
Adam
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 02:00 PM UTC
Anirudh, Bit off topic as there are about 5 different threads on this site about the ASLAV-25, but here ya go. Click on the link below.
Cheers Jason
ASLAV-25 Anti-slip Turret
Cheers Jason
ASLAV-25 Anti-slip Turret
4WDNROX
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 09:19 PM UTC
G'day Jason,
I just had a look at the link you provided with the non-slip coating. I was a little unsure so I had a look at my pictures and I am now 99.9% sure that there is no non-slip coating on the front glacia plates either side of the mantlet. Just to confirm, I'm talking about the front two sections in your picture. As I said I'm 99.9% sure and give me a week and I'll confirm excactly for you.
Adam,
Your informant is correct, there is a smooth area within the non-slip to allow for the windscreen. I'll email you a picture directly. Jason if you'll email me your email address I'll email the pic to you as well.
Tony
I just had a look at the link you provided with the non-slip coating. I was a little unsure so I had a look at my pictures and I am now 99.9% sure that there is no non-slip coating on the front glacia plates either side of the mantlet. Just to confirm, I'm talking about the front two sections in your picture. As I said I'm 99.9% sure and give me a week and I'll confirm excactly for you.
Adam,
Your informant is correct, there is a smooth area within the non-slip to allow for the windscreen. I'll email you a picture directly. Jason if you'll email me your email address I'll email the pic to you as well.
Tony
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 09:35 PM UTC
Quoted Text
G'day Jason,
I just had a look at the link you provided with the non-slip coating. I was a little unsure so I had a look at my pictures and I am now 99.9% sure that there is no non-slip coating on the front glacia plates either side of the mantlet. Just to confirm, I'm talking about the front two sections in your picture. As I said I'm 99.9% sure and give me a week and I'll confirm excactly for you.
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Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 09:55 PM UTC
G'day Jason,
I'm happy to stand corrected (as they say a pic paints a 1,000 words), I just can't remember there being any there and any pics I have don't show it. I have access to ASLAVs but I'm away for the next 4 days so I won't be able to check straight away.
Cheers
Tony
I'm happy to stand corrected (as they say a pic paints a 1,000 words), I just can't remember there being any there and any pics I have don't show it. I have access to ASLAVs but I'm away for the next 4 days so I won't be able to check straight away.
Cheers
Tony
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Posted: Friday, April 05, 2013 - 06:28 AM UTC
Beautiful work and Awesome kit... keep us updated... hard to stop watching this come together.... so much eye candy ! Thanks for sharing !
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 03:40 PM UTC
Nice job!!!!!
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Posted: Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 05:26 PM UTC
Magnificent assembly(editing), clean(appropriate), clear(net) and precise! Your subject is very interesting and tempts to go(take) up this reference!!!!
Bravo I puts you one 20/20... Fast the continuation(suite)! Photos of the model finished with the dust!!!
Still bravo!!!!
Bravo I puts you one 20/20... Fast the continuation(suite)! Photos of the model finished with the dust!!!
Still bravo!!!!