more progress.. think the painting is all done, now just a few repairs and look at gear....

Great job Robert !!

Here it is another update:

PE on seats and pedal brake.







Also some progress on the 2nd build,
Trumpy's BTR-40



The engine is very detailed, quite nice work from Trumpeter.
But there's no part in the instruction sheet to leave the bonnet / hood open ...

Evening photo, before primer.



Seats, base for seats and dashboard.

Still needs primer & paint.

Primed with Mr.Surfacer.

Paint soon I hope



Now for the 2nd build:

More details added

Nice 222 Robert, continue working on assembling the 232 Rad 8 - adding Photo Etch details from Eduard set - enclosed photos

















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That's looking very detailed Dan! I don't know how you do all that tiny PE so neatly....

nice build Dan... looking good - cant wait to see it with paint on

Some progress on my Otter:


It is a somewhat challenging build as the part numbers on the sprues are very faint and the instructions are not the clearest at times. I was going to add a bunch of detail to the engine but decided against it as it will be hidden and there doesn't appear to be any easy way of displaying it. One thing I don't like about this kit is that the Bren gun and Boyes antitank rifle are not included so I had to go buy an accessory kit with them in.

BTR- 40 progress

Some more work

Nice start John and Colin - working on all the vehicle lights last night - tried out Aleen's Clear Gel Tacky Glue - goes on clear dries clear - I'm planning on finishing the 232 RAD 8 in an early DAK paint and will primer it in German Grey, then apply AKI mix before painting Braun (RAL 8020) and then rubber / wear off to show through the original grey. Dan

Thought I'd join in with this:

Detailing and assembling vehicle lights - drill out light fixture then cut and placed aluminum foil inside and filled with a clear glue which drys clear.

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[quote]Detailing and assembling vehicle lights - drill out light fixture then cut and placed aluminum foil inside and filled with a clear glue which drys clear.

To loosely quote the KaLeu:

"For thousands of dollars computer in the house but not for 5€ a Mini-USB cable". Finally got one so here come a some pictures











The kit went together well and fast. The forms are showing their age/use and there is a bit more cleanup than on other AFV Club kits. Instructions sometimes need a look again action

She is strictly OOB and I am yet at a loss where to display her.

More work:

BTR-40





and started these steps,



On the M1114

Seats done,



Started painting the dashboard





And got this from Blast this week,

Some progress.

Suspension parts cleaned up and laid out.


Seams filled


and cleaned up


The instructions say to drill this bit, but looking ahead I don't see anything that actually goes here. I opened it anyway, I guess we'll see.


I have to say, I really do like these 1/48 kits, simple and goes together easily but the end result still looks good. This is a nice break from a Dragon Hummel I've been working on.

Still painting the dashboard on the M1114.

Some more work on the BTR-40

Dashboard M1114

More details on the BTR-40



And almost finish painting the M1114 dashboard

Engine side:


Interior side:


Still need to touch up some paint, and add the decals & light wash.

while i have lost my painting room I have been playing with modelling putty, trying to get some tarps... done 2 for this vehicle....

Nice job Robert ! looking very nice.

Here's my progress today:

BTR-40



next,



On the M1114

Decals on the dashboard





Too much light, sorry.
MicroSol ready to go.

I finally got the etch in, for my entry. I started by shaving all of the screws off. Unfortunately, the knife slipped, gouged the hull, took off a few fine details and lodge itself in the bone of my middle finger. I have ordered a replacement kit. I have been able to get some work done, in spite of this.









I have to add straps to the jerry can rack. Oh, I am using Voyager PE 35398. It is a good set, overall. However, there are a few errors in the instructions. Not too much head scratching. I also intend to replace the shackles and tail lights. As well, I will be using E.T. Model's wheels, Voyager's turret upgrade, Alliance Modelworks' screws and a modified Trumpeter Stryker interior. I will be adding 4-5 Canadian troops as they would appear in Afghanistan. I may use some civilians, as I want to depict a checkpoint scene. Did the Canadians utilize dogs in A-stan?

Ouch.. sorry about your finger Matt.
What was the damage to the hull ?

What are the markings & colour scheme provided by Trumpeter ?

I shaved off some hinges and gouged the ventilation. Trumpeter finishing options are Afghanistan 2003 and UN. The UN version would require major surgery. I'm going with a photo and will finish with am decals to depict it. I'm leaving off the spare tire rack, as it would interfere with the rear bulkhead opening.