WOW! Sean, you threw a lot of pieces together in a short time I also am amazed at the number of parts, I use a magnifying hood along with my glasses and that many parts would give me a headache. I will keep an eye on your progress.

Bob

I haven't posted any updates in a bit.

Basic assembly is done.


Just playing around with some ideas.


Added a couple of washes, drybrushings, and some road dust/mud.




I'm basically calling this one done. I'm still undecided what it will be. I'll probably stick to the Soviet vehicle, therefore leaving the markings off. I might use it as a prime mover for a 45mm gun, might not. I might just keep it as a scout vehicle. I'll wrap it up with some stowage or something.

All in all, I enjoyed the build and Hobby Boss has once again put forward a nice and enjoyable kit.

Alex, is that the Zevzda kit I enjoyed mine. Here is what I just ordered for this campaign:


Bob R

Bob R,
It's the Hobby Boss kit. A great little kit. I caught it on sale during one of Squadron's weekly sales and paid about $25 for it.

I'm very interested to see you build the BA-20. Ark Models seems to be pushing a lot of old molds and it'll be interesting to see if it's worth messing with. I'd like to add a BA-20 to my collection.

Alex, the BA 20 was $14.69. I also purchased 2 other kits, with postage they came to $55.61.


Bob R

Alex, the BA 20 that I ordered last night regular shipping just arrived. WOW! that was fast.

Bob R

Nice job Alex

Interesting looking vehicle Bob. Looking forward to seeing it come along

Thanks Sean.

Bob R,
That's some pretty quick turnaround on the delivery. I'm assuming Squadron? Is that a rebox of the Alan or RPM kit? If memory serves, the RPM kit comes with an engine. I think both are pretty decent little kits.

Alex, I will take a photo of the insides and let you see.


Bob R

Alex, here it is:





Bob R

It looks pretty good Bob. I don't see an engine so it's probably the Alan kit. Yay...parts appear to be numbered as well. I believe those were powered by Ford V8s. I've been keeping an eye on the Ark kits... if it builds up nice I might have to add it to my next order.

Sd.Kfz.232 RAD 8 - some more photos to share - has it's first and second coat of German Grey (Tamiya Color XF-63) next up is AK product - AK 089 Heavy Chipping Acrylic Fluid and Wheels to finish up.

Dan: that is a heck of a ram there.


Bob

Yea it kind of looks like a Ram - its actual a shield. More photos 232 RAD 8 - next step was to apply a filter to the German Grey finish - Blue Filter for Panzer Grey - brush it straight from the bottle, however I went back over with thinner to vary the finish. Use AK Interactive 071 an enamel base paint.

The next step is to apply the Heavy Chipping (AK) acrylic paint - is a fluid to create big chip surfaces and scratches in a scale. Apply using a brush. Natural I will be applying an acrylic paint over it. Reviewing what I have on hand - either will use AK Interactive RAL8000 Gelbbraun (AK 702) or Vallejo Acrylic Surface Primer RAL 8000 German Green Brown using an airbrush. Reviewing B/W photos and reference books with color plates it seems a bit dark. After applying it I will go back over with lighter color to get a faded look.

Plugging away on the interior of my Otter...



A few more details and roof/gunners position to do then onto the exterior.

Some work:

Great to see everyone making significant progress....

My Revell Dingo 2 is now ready to start painting:

I just looked at the excel spread sheet that I use to keep me straight with what build is which campaign and what date it needs to be completed by, I probably had a screw loose and missed that this #2 on my schedule. So I need to kick it into high gear and start my build tonight.

@Sean: that is a neat looking vehicle I am not aware if I have seen this version.

Bob R

Oliver Carneau has done a great build log here. I'll be happy if I can do half as good

Hi Guys,
I have been following this tread and it looks like a lot of really good builds here
I pulled my kit out of the stash

and I actually got step 1 completed bench time has been limited as of late so it will be a slow go for me

Sal: your kit has many more parts than mine, looks like a fun build.


Bob

Nice choice Sal !
I build that one a few years ago.
I'll post some pics if I can find them..

Thanks Bob and John, I build the Puma version of it back for the first D-Day Campaign and it was a great kit so Im looking forward to really getting into this one

Sd.Kfz.232 RAD 8 - Brush on AK Heavy Chipping and airbrush 1941 DAK Primary color choose a mix of Tamiya XF-2, XF-49, and XF-60.

This ARK BA20 is ok, but:
1. plastic is soft.
2. not easy to sand.
3. knife cuts too deep without noticing.
4. adhesive must be used sparingly or it eats the plastic: