Oh how I do enjoy YOUR enthusiasm! You're signed up for SO many Campaigns! Remember though, this one is scheduled to end August first. But, it may have an extension... or two.

Hang in there John! I know you have little time to work with but I believe your passion will see you through!

And Sal, what can I say? Sometimes a kit will make us feel so silly. I know... I have a few I will revisit someday before I buy anymore. Why just yesterday I refused to buy a couple new ones I've had my eyes on JUST because I want to finish what I have started.

No matter who reminds me of them.







Jeff

Call it misguided enthusiasm?

Oh, some lovely stuff going on around here!

As for mine,main painting of the vehicle is now complete. Ready for decaling tonight and also have made significant progress on all the bits like doors, mirrors, lights, O-GPK (kit version)& weapon (Live Resin Mk47 AGL), wheels, aeriels & anti-IED Rhino & Duke





Have a few days off coming up now so actually hope to finish it this week!

Good deal Sean! I like what I see and want to get this kit someday.

Was it difficult?








Jeff

hello, here is my input
steph

Sal,

The kit is very delicate, not just small parts, the rear box rests on 4 small ears, and adjusting the cabin is also very tricky. If you lift the kit from the aft "box" be aware, you can drop the chassis and the rest to kit to the floor. Also the photoetched parts are very delicate.

I choose to glue it to the base, so I can manipulate it without touching it.



But, when done its very "ugly" and nice....

Regards from the south

Actually, no, it went together very well. Probably the hardest part was the painting becase I don't have an airbrush and it's so damn big! In fact it's so well engineered a coat of paint in some places before assembly made the fit difficult such as the side windows. Loads of detail and really nice plastic. I'd highly recommend it. My full build-log is here: http://forum.ipmsireland.com/topic/10278409/1/

I WILL check that out soon Sean!


I never thought about this until I reached this stage, but what is the best adhesive to use for clear windows? They are kit supplied windows... so I think they are styrene. Is it best to install AFTER painting, because I can see and do that.

I use liquid cement and I am afraid the capillary action will ruin the window. Gluing it in afterwards could be accomplished with some strong white glue?


But I want some advise on this one (my baby) and then some more trucks are in the near future!







Jeff

Jeff

I use for my RSO matt varnish as "glue" for the windows.
For my airplanes I use white glue or the same varnish.

HTH

Regards,

Alvaro

Im out of this. I have a sprue missing from my GAZ AAA. My hobby shop didn't have a replacement so I have store credit!

Hi guys!

Jeff, I use white glue to fix transparent parts.

Cheers!

Marco

Oh no, that blows! We'll miss you.

Thanks Alvaro and Marco! I appreciate your answers!








Jeff

Just a little work last night.








Jeff

hello, my progress


steph

Some primer and top coat started:-

Guys! These are looking great!

I need to get back on mine, the interior detail work is a quagmire! LOL








Jeff

Interior is about 75% cemented together! Lots of knobs, levers and other 'crap' (left to do) I have no idea what they are. Especially the right side dash mounted equipment. One of which they had you "close up" but I wanted it opened as there is some detail there that I wanted to see!

So... here's what I've got so far. Pushin' to that finish line! LOL











Later truckin' buddies!







Jeff

hello there,
I will say that my bedford is completed. This is a small kit that mounts easily. Jeff, thank you for this campaign
steph

I remember vaguely about a finished model of the BARC in the 1970`s. I was from a company called Roskopf Miniatur Modelle
from Germany and roughly in 1/100 scale. I could really float and I remember playing with it in the bathtub.
Oh Memories!
H.-H.

Home stretch is in sight. Windows and lights fitted. Front grill washed...needs a little tidy up!
Decals and very minimal weathering then all the fragile bits to finish: mirrors,antennae and doors. and wheels of course!

Hi guys!

Some updates and news.

I'm still building the hydraulic arm. For me it is a hard work.

Pics:





















Now, the news:

I need a break from this kit. I do not have more patience.

I will do a quick project to another campaign, a simple kit.

In two or three weeks I'll go back to the Buffalo. I know I won't finnish it in time to this campaign. If you want to see more about it, please check here

The Buffalo is back to the box.





Thank you guys. This campaign was fantastic.

Cheers!

Marco

This is TERRIBLE news Marco but I understand here the most.

There's always tomorrow so don't worry about it. There might be an extension so stay tuned if that will kelp.


EVERYONE here has done such an exceptional work on their projects!








Jeff

Thanks Jeff!

I will check this tread for sure!

Cheers!

Marco

Steph, I have the Matador of Bronco, but looking the camo scheme of your kit I think about to start it asap.

Marco, I understood, I have some kits in the same state, I know that its my fault due I try to add "a few" details......

Hope you can leave the clinic soon........

Regards from the south!

Alvaro

This's the unwanted stage for a model kit. I hope Buffalo will back in future, Marco. It's very detailed.