After much HOO-HAA with an Australian "supplier" (yes 4 weeks he says. 6weeks later, bubkus
) I reordered through a China based ebayer and voila 7 days later I have my kit.
......... Wow there are lots of parts...... No mantlet cover tho'
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Magpie
Joined: July 10, 2011
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Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011 - 02:28 PM UTC
FINALLY !
After much HOO-HAA with an Australian "supplier" (yes 4 weeks he says. 6weeks later, bubkus ) I reordered through a China based ebayer and voila 7 days later I have my kit.
......... Wow there are lots of parts...... No mantlet cover tho'
After much HOO-HAA with an Australian "supplier" (yes 4 weeks he says. 6weeks later, bubkus
) I reordered through a China based ebayer and voila 7 days later I have my kit.......... Wow there are lots of parts...... No mantlet cover tho'
BunkerBoys
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011 - 04:48 PM UTC
I'll be building an M113 ACAV. Started it a couple days ago and am looking forward to putting it together. I remember trying to build this kit, sans interior, when I was a kid.
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
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Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011 - 09:07 PM UTC
Here's how my Seal Team are looking so far:
Just added the gear last night so another wash and some drybrushing and pigments on the boots etc then add the weapons. I'm not really a figure person, but I'm quite happy with how these have turned out so far....
Unfortunatly the LSSC took a nose-dive off the table and needs major repairs. It's a tile floor and I still managed to lose bits!
Just added the gear last night so another wash and some drybrushing and pigments on the boots etc then add the weapons. I'm not really a figure person, but I'm quite happy with how these have turned out so far....
Unfortunatly the LSSC took a nose-dive off the table and needs major repairs. It's a tile floor and I still managed to lose bits!
Magpie
Joined: July 10, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 11:05 AM UTC
Hmmm those guys look very familiar, almost like I have seen them before somewhere 
They look great Sean.
I wonder if face cam can be done with pigments? Might give a more subtle look?
They look great Sean.
I wonder if face cam can be done with pigments? Might give a more subtle look?
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 09:04 PM UTC
Thanks Magpie, you must have been hanging around the IPMS Ireland forum....
Weapons on the boat, but keep breaking the weapons belts.... Using some old Academy .30s and the kit M60's scratched 2 Mk21's....
And another wash on the figures to tone in the gear....may have overdone it just a bit!
Still more weathering/dry brushing to be done...but nearly there.
Weapons on the boat, but keep breaking the weapons belts.... Using some old Academy .30s and the kit M60's scratched 2 Mk21's....
And another wash on the figures to tone in the gear....may have overdone it just a bit!
Still more weathering/dry brushing to be done...but nearly there.
Magpie
Joined: July 10, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 11:56 PM UTC
I was actually meaning that your figures are the ones I used too, well I mixed and matched bits from 3 sets of Dragon figures.
Your guys look pretty good mate but what is the big thing over the radio op's head? If it is the Mike cord it shouldn't be sticking up like that.
Your guys look pretty good mate but what is the big thing over the radio op's head? If it is the Mike cord it shouldn't be sticking up like that.
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 02:17 AM UTC
Hi all,
@Scott: well, i guess you're happy to get your Centurion. I didn't know that a Royal Australian Armoured Corp was involved in Viet Nam, very original build. The box seems to be full.
@Chris: very clean start with your M113.
@Sean: your boat is well advanced, looking threatening with his machine guns ! Your figures look good. Because of the light, they seem to be took in a flash light in the middle of the night during operation.
Here is my last update,
my co-pilote received the mat varnish; i'm not a great painter, so i won't add any paint on it, i'm affraid to do worst...
I began the pilot. His posture could seems odd, but it is "mid-standing", just enough to let his head outside but no more. His left hand will be lean on the seatback and the right one on the interior hull (i don't know if i'm clear enough...).
And finally the last step (before the head) of the tank leader, i finished the shoes, the trousers and the right hand:
That's all,
cheers
nico
@Scott: well, i guess you're happy to get your Centurion. I didn't know that a Royal Australian Armoured Corp was involved in Viet Nam, very original build. The box seems to be full.
@Chris: very clean start with your M113.
@Sean: your boat is well advanced, looking threatening with his machine guns ! Your figures look good. Because of the light, they seem to be took in a flash light in the middle of the night during operation.
Here is my last update,
my co-pilote received the mat varnish; i'm not a great painter, so i won't add any paint on it, i'm affraid to do worst...
I began the pilot. His posture could seems odd, but it is "mid-standing", just enough to let his head outside but no more. His left hand will be lean on the seatback and the right one on the interior hull (i don't know if i'm clear enough...).
And finally the last step (before the head) of the tank leader, i finished the shoes, the trousers and the right hand:
That's all,
cheers
nico
windysean
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 02:47 AM UTC
Nico! You are a gifted sculptor. I didn't see if you had already told us what materials you use. Looking back at page 8, I see you used wire skeletons, then round green balls for a base, then over that a red and white material.
Could you tell us again what each of those materials are?
thanks much,
Sean H.
Could you tell us again what each of those materials are?
thanks much,
Sean H.
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 03:15 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Nico! You are a gifted sculptor. I didn't see if you had already told us what materials you use. Looking back at page 8, I see you used wire skeletons, then round green balls for a base, then over that a red and white material.
Could you tell us again what each of those materials are?
thanks much,
Sean H.
Thanks a lot Sean.
As i'm a beginner, i'm not yet a regular user of just one sort of material, i try some, but for the skeleton.
For the skeleton i use metalic wire(actually a 0.9mm but thoose which surround the champagne cork are available....just for a more expensive skeleton !).
On it i put epoxy Milliput (yellow/grey) (or white/green Tamiya, just whatever which dry without an oven) for the first form. I still put to much so my figures start often to big...
And then i can continue with epoxy or other material. For this campaign i use Super Sculpey (pink) which harden in oven.
But the para officer with which i started the campaign (the white one who is supposed to hold binoculars) is in Fimo, another material which harden in oven. That was before i buyed Super Sculpey which is hard to find in France other way than on internet. I finally found it in a marvellous little store in Paris, dedicated to all a modeler/sculpter can dream of !!!
Actually i do prefer Super Sculpey, but i guess i will try some other in futur.
So i hope i was clear enough, if not, tell me
Cheers
nico
windysean
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 03:36 AM UTC
That's all I needed to know!
thanks again,
Sean H.
thanks again,
Sean H.
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 05:16 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I was actually meaning that your figures are the ones I used too, well I mixed and matched bits from 3 sets of Dragon figures.
Your guys look pretty good mate but what is the big thing over the radio op's head? If it is the Mike cord it shouldn't be sticking up like that.
Thanks Scott. They're the ones that came in the box with the LSSC. The sticky up thing is meant to be an antena but doesn't look right does it? Might change it tonight
Quoted Text
@Sean: your boat is well advanced, looking threatening with his machine guns ! Your figures look good. Because of the light, they seem to be took in a flash light in the middle of the night during operation.
Thanks Nicolas...The lighting effect comes from using a phone camera! ;-)
Love your figures. I build mine OOTB according to the instructions (no imagination) , but really admire what you've done.
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 07:15 AM UTC
Nico: Your progress is looking very nice, keep it up! Regarding the feet on the one figure we talked about earlier, I would personally reduce the size of the larger foot myself, and it looks like you did felt inspired to make the same choice. Whatever you did, the boots look a lot better. Each figure you complete seems to be looking better than the last, it's very impressive to watch
Bruce: We're still in the early stages of this campaign, so don't feel too rushed. I'm looking forward to seeing your work, and Skyraiders are always welcome here
Phill: Same goes for you mate, you have quite a lot of projects going on in addition to this one as well.
Rod: We like swimmers! I'm really looking forward to your project, looks to be very interesting!
Scott: Nice choice! I believe there is an aftermarket mantlet cover in resin if you are still looking for one.
Chris: They look much better with the interior, just make sure you leave plenty of hatches open
Sean M: The figures came out pretty good, and if you keep at figures they'll keeping getting better. Good luck on the repairs, and I agree that those ammo belts are a bit too fragile. And yes, I think changing the antennae is a good move
Bruce: We're still in the early stages of this campaign, so don't feel too rushed. I'm looking forward to seeing your work, and Skyraiders are always welcome here
Phill: Same goes for you mate, you have quite a lot of projects going on in addition to this one as well.
Rod: We like swimmers! I'm really looking forward to your project, looks to be very interesting!
Scott: Nice choice! I believe there is an aftermarket mantlet cover in resin if you are still looking for one.
Chris: They look much better with the interior, just make sure you leave plenty of hatches open
Sean M: The figures came out pretty good, and if you keep at figures they'll keeping getting better. Good luck on the repairs, and I agree that those ammo belts are a bit too fragile. And yes, I think changing the antennae is a good move
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 10:58 AM UTC
Hi,
thanks a lot Sean and Jeremy.
@Jeremy: i enlarged the left boot and remodeled the right heel.
Here is the tank leader head, finished yesterday evening but i took photos this evening.
I tried an anchor on the headgear, i don't realise if it is well visible, i know where it is.....
Now Tamiya grey primer is drying on the fig:
cheers
nico
thanks a lot Sean and Jeremy.
@Jeremy: i enlarged the left boot and remodeled the right heel.
Here is the tank leader head, finished yesterday evening but i took photos this evening.
I tried an anchor on the headgear, i don't realise if it is well visible, i know where it is.....
Now Tamiya grey primer is drying on the fig:
cheers
nico
Magpie
Joined: July 10, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 12:02 PM UTC
@Sean Yeh i saw that thing in the kit I bought and I really think it is the cord for the handset. If you look close the part is ribbed like a coiled up rubber coated wire. The antenna on a 77 set should be flat and wouldn't bend in an arc like that. I couldn't find anything that looked like that in the kits I have, ended up using some wire for the handset cord and some bashed flat solder for the antenna. Mine didn't quite turn out they way I wanted them to, but it is near enough I guess.
Which is why I get so annoyed with the way it seems that manufactures only need to make a spirited attempt at our models and rely on us to buy or make the missing bits. The mantlet cover on the Cent is a perfect example, crikey the AFV Club actually make a cover, why not include it in the kit in the first place???
Which is why I get so annoyed with the way it seems that manufactures only need to make a spirited attempt at our models and rely on us to buy or make the missing bits. The mantlet cover on the Cent is a perfect example, crikey the AFV Club actually make a cover, why not include it in the kit in the first place???
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 03:18 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Which is why I get so annoyed with the way it seems that manufactures only need to make a spirited attempt at our models and rely on us to buy or make the missing bits. The mantlet cover on the Cent is a perfect example, crikey the AFV Club actually make a cover, why not include it in the kit in the first place???
I agree, that's probably why armor modeling wasn't adopted by more casual hobbyists until relatively recently. And that's right, I remember that Armorama had a news release about it a while back. It comes in a blister pack if I remember correctly and we were all wondering the same thing
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 09:12 PM UTC
Anyway, finally complete, or as complete as I'm going to get it.
From now on I'm getting PE ammo belts....those plastic ones drove me mad and are still wrong/broken in lots of places. The figures came out better than I expected. The weathering may be just a bit OTT but the Mekong Delta was a dirty place....
Will put some proper photos in the gallery over weekend
Hope ye like it and thanks for following this build
Sean
From now on I'm getting PE ammo belts....those plastic ones drove me mad and are still wrong/broken in lots of places. The figures came out better than I expected. The weathering may be just a bit OTT but the Mekong Delta was a dirty place....
Will put some proper photos in the gallery over weekend
Hope ye like it and thanks for following this build
Sean
Magpie
Joined: July 10, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 10:39 PM UTC
It looks great Sean, the antenna looks a treat now.
vonHengest
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 11:50 PM UTC
Congrats on finishing Sean! 
jccraemer
Joined: December 24, 2007
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Posted: Friday, September 30, 2011 - 01:27 AM UTC
nice work sean
nicolas figures look great
nicolas figures look great
zontar
Joined: August 27, 2006
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Posted: Friday, September 30, 2011 - 09:11 AM UTC
Sean: Congrats on Finishing. Looks great!!
Nicolas: Nice sculping. The cloth of the uniforms is very convincing.
Chris: Clean build. Is the M113 Academy or Tamiya?
Happy Modelling, -zon
Nicolas: Nice sculping. The cloth of the uniforms is very convincing.
Chris: Clean build. Is the M113 Academy or Tamiya?
Happy Modelling, -zon
BunkerBoys
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Friday, September 30, 2011 - 11:04 AM UTC
The M113 is the old Tamiya kit.
zontar
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Posted: Friday, September 30, 2011 - 01:18 PM UTC
Thanks Chris!!
grimmo
Joined: January 17, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, October 01, 2011 - 08:52 PM UTC
Great work there sean. good cammo on the figures. The m-60's on the front of the lssc are the wrong type though. they are M-60 E3's that came out in the 80's.
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2011 - 03:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Nicolas: Nice sculping. The cloth of the uniforms is very convincing.
Thanks Zon,
nico
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2011 - 04:05 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Great work there sean. good cammo on the figures. The m-60's on the front of the lssc are the wrong type though. they are M-60 E3's that came out in the 80's.
How could he back-date them? I know the bipod would have to be moved from the gas cylinder to the barrel and the handgrip on the forestock removed. Anything else?
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