Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 08:33 AM UTC
I understand, the amount of plastic and PE on this kit is unbelievable.. it's very easy to loose a part.
I will use the LiveResin Mini-gun.
Hope I can see the progress on your M1114 too..
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 03:12 AM UTC
Working on some more interior details.

Electronic equipment,


Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Connecticut, United States
Joined: December 20, 2013
KitMaker: 81 posts
Armorama: 80 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 02:53 PM UTC
Very nice. I don't know that I could deal with all those small parts.
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 04:39 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Very nice. I don't know that I could deal with all those small parts.
With a few tons of patience.. and a magnifying lamp
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 04, 2014 - 06:04 AM UTC
Finished the equipment GPS / radio etc..

Still need to check 5 or 6 small PE parts, ammo boxes & jerrycans at the back before closing up the interior.
Roof, bonnet, bumpers, Mine-roller & Mini gun... so much work..
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0

#354
England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: January 06, 2013
KitMaker: 184 posts
Armorama: 178 posts
Posted: Monday, May 05, 2014 - 09:34 AM UTC
That interior really looks cool, keep up the good work I look forward to seeing this finished
On The Bench:
AFV Club Scimitar/HKCW Falklands Conversion
Accurate Armour FV434
www.facebook.com/groups/modernbritisharmoursig
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Joined: January 24, 2012
KitMaker: 1,054 posts
Armorama: 1,050 posts
Posted: Monday, May 05, 2014 - 11:51 AM UTC
Fantastic John!
Lots of things to do and I want to see the result.
Parabéns!
Marco
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 - 01:05 PM UTC
Thanks Paul & Marco
There are a lot of small PE parts to add before finishing the interior.
I want to finish the interior soon and then start LiveResin MiniGun...
Thanks for watching and for the kind words !
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 04:50 AM UTC
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Kildare, Ireland
Joined: November 21, 2007
KitMaker: 3,212 posts
Armorama: 2,807 posts
Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 11:14 AM UTC
That small PE is a real pain in the posterior but makes a huge difference. Nice job on it!

#065
Missouri, United States
Joined: March 30, 2002
KitMaker: 2,605 posts
Armorama: 1,814 posts
Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 12:56 PM UTC
Nice update. I look the look of the PE armor additions.
IPMS # 41155
Current Campaigns:
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 03:36 AM UTC
Thanks Sean & Brent !!
Another update, just primed those small parts with Mr.Surfacer and also P28 started on the front headlights display and radiator grill.


I will paint this before adding it to the main body.
Thanks for the feedback guys !!!
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 05:16 AM UTC
Interior details are almost done.
I need to paint the jerrycans & ammo boxes & some small arms.

I added the windshield and painted the rear tail lights, still need to add the clear plastic parts.
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 09:46 AM UTC
Another update:
Ammo boxes % wheels

Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 05:02 AM UTC
Painting details, adding decals.
Tires & Jerrycans still need work.

Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Joined: January 24, 2012
KitMaker: 1,054 posts
Armorama: 1,050 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 05:32 AM UTC
Nice John!
The tires look great, as the guns.
Cheers!
Marco
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Friday, July 18, 2014 - 02:14 PM UTC
Another update,
Ammo boxes, jerrycans and wheels.


Thanks Marco, I used Tamyia rubber black for the tires and Olive drab for the Ammo boxes.
Thanks for watching !!
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 05:18 AM UTC
Another update


Working on the Turret and gave a light wash on the wheels too

This week I will concentrate my efforts on the turret and M1114 bonnet/hood.
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 08:16 AM UTC
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Monday, July 21, 2014 - 03:04 AM UTC
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Joined: January 24, 2012
KitMaker: 1,054 posts
Armorama: 1,050 posts
Posted: Monday, July 21, 2014 - 04:14 AM UTC
Hi John!
Fantastic. Those Live Resin sets look great.
Does the chute really made of flex resin?
Still follow.
Cheers!
Marco
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 08:13 AM UTC
Update:


No Marco it isn't flexible, I'll need to get it in some warm water and shape it.
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Joined: January 24, 2012
KitMaker: 1,054 posts
Armorama: 1,050 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 08:38 AM UTC
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 06:25 AM UTC
Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Monday, July 28, 2014 - 04:01 AM UTC
Still working on the details..


And started the doors too. one door at the time..

Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0