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pascal's Buffalo A1 MPCV (Bronco 1/35)
pascalbausset
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 04:48 AM UTC
I've added some new parts, that are missing in the kit :







I've build a wheel :



Not perfect, the wheel need some putty

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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 05:43 AM UTC
Great work. I didn't realize there were so many missing bits
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 06:24 AM UTC
Hi Pascal,
nice work - now I have to correct my Buffalo! Where do you get your reference pics from? I can't find a lot, especially undercarriage and other detail pics are missing. I'm still waiting for the real model booklet I've ordered and I hope to find useful pics inside.


Michael

PS. I'm still waitung for the PE-parts and decals! In the 1st charge delivered to Germany these parts are lacking!
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 06:46 AM UTC
Wheels aren't awful, but it looks like the gaps in the treads are a bit too wide between each row of knobies..
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 07:16 AM UTC
I know that kit wasn't cheap....why are there so many missing pieces??!! I have had great luck with Bronco...maybe they just tried to put this kit out too fast.

I'm primarily a WWII builder but I'll be watching this one closely. It is an impressive vehicle. You are doing a wonderful job.

Jeff
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 10:57 PM UTC
Prime Portal has just upload a Canadian Buffalo w/slat walk around on his site :
http://www.primeportal.net/trucks/daryl_nightingale/buffalo_mrap/
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 11:42 PM UTC

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Prime Portal has just upload a Canadian Buffalo w/slat walk around on his site :
http://www.primeportal.net/trucks/daryl_nightingale/buffalo_mrap/


This is very different Buffalo A2.
pascalbausset
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 12:10 AM UTC
THX Milo I dont take attention to this point
pascalbausset
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 12:16 AM UTC
Speacking about the Buffalo wheels.
There is a big mistake in the Bronco's notice stage 12 (assembling the wheels)

First the wrong notice :



Then the correct build :



bulivyf
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 12:23 AM UTC

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THX Milo I dont take attention to this point


But this A2 very interested me.
pascalbausset
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 12:27 AM UTC

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But this A2 very interested me.


Sure with your book as reference !!!!!
pascalbausset
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 07:54 PM UTC

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Wheels aren't awful, but it looks like the gaps in the treads are a bit too wide between each row of knobies..


Yes you are right; Perharps some make a resin set correcting this mistake
pascalbausset
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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 07:58 PM UTC
Another missing detail.

The front brake chambers & protections are missing



Need to do them
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:18 AM UTC
maby for real model some aftermarket stuff ??? just an idea
pops me in my head
henk
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 10:14 AM UTC
Why not Milo ?????

Today I paint quickly the interior as when finished we cann't see many things :








jwest21
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 10:55 AM UTC
Very nice work. You are going to be finished with yours before the kit is available anywhere else!
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 11:18 AM UTC
I will be following this!

Is the add-on kit available separate? I couldn't find it on the Blast website.


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Pic from the blast add on :

pascalbausset
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 02:05 PM UTC

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I will be following this!

Is the add-on kit available separate? I couldn't find it on the Blast website.


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Pic from the blast add on :



There is no add on kit in my build.

So, you cann't find it anywhere.....
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 02:33 PM UTC
Is he referring to the Blast Model extras set that came with each preorder? The fire blanket/stretcher/etc?
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 02:44 PM UTC
That's the pieces I was talking about.

It looks like it only came with the Buffalo pre-order?

Looks like i will be scratchbuilding what I need
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 02:53 PM UTC
Thanks for the build, and showing w/ great detail the missing items! The Buffalo is a must have for any modern armor builder..hopefully it arrives in the states soon!

Jeff
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 03:47 PM UTC
Hi Pascal,
what's the color you've used for the windows? Alclad ALCL408?


Michael
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 04:48 PM UTC


@ James :

Oups!!! sorry I dont understand your ask.

As these are special items they only putthem in pre order Buffaloes.

Perharps one day they will sell them
pascalbausset
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Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 04:50 PM UTC
What colour ?
The sand tan colour is only a primary colour (I made it for a US Humvee)

in some day i will mix my own colour for this Buffalo with Tamiya paints.
pascalbausset
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 08:54 PM UTC
Some new pics from the last up dad=tes








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