I finally got around to finishing the AFV Club M109A6 Paladin that I started a long while ago as a build log on Track-Link. You can see the whole build there.

I had no issues with the kit and really enjoyed building it. I also used a portion of the Legend M109A6 Stowage set (LF 1271) on it. The instrument panel next to the driver's hatch is a copy of one in the Black Dog M109A2 interior set.

I finished it as a howitzer from B Btry, 1-41 FA, 3 ID in the initial invasion of Iraq in March of 2003.










I also added stowage to my M992A2 FAASV and re-marked it to go with the Paladin.








As always, all comments are welcomed.

Mission Accomplished!

Great work!!

The Paladin looks great with all the stowage added into it- particularly the tarpaulin covered piece on the rear that is slightly over-hanging. Its a nice touch also marking up the FAASV to go with it.

Excellent work on both kits.. I especially like the Paladin

Hisham

Looks like you had lots of stowage leftover from the Thunder Run builds. Both look great Gino.

Thanks guys. The AFV Club Paladin is a great kit. It was fun figuring out what stowage to use on it. I only used about half the Legend set on the Paladin and most of the rest of it on the M992. The set has a lot of items in it that was even too much for an OIF 1 gypsy wagon. It is a great set.

Excellent work Gino

Hey Gino,
Love your build, comes out very nice!
Hope that the kit makers will bring out the M992 soon! I need them!

Nice work, Gino. I've gotten side-tracked on my build after purchasing the Friul tracks and then discovering they are not continuous, but length and link.

Thanks guys. I hope the M992 comes out in kit form soon to. Good luck on yours Bill. I thought the kit tracks were just fine.

Very nice as always, Gino!

Thanks Taylor. It was a fun build.

Beautiful work Gino. I appreciate the details in your build log on track link. Those details will come in handy when I get around to building mine.

The FAASV is a great piece. I'm surprised AFV Club hasn't released one.

Both great models. I like your work, you have had a particular attention to the stowage and their fixations.

Thanks Brent and Alex. I do like making sure all the stowage is properly tied down and secure.

Ditto that.

Tom

Gino-- great workmanship. What brand and color did you apply to the vehicles? Did you prime the vehicles? If so, what is the base color?
Many thanks
DJ

Thanks Tom.

Wow, great build Gino! I like the weathering.
A lot of excellent information to find in your build blog. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

Cheers
Walter

Thanks Walter. Glad to be of help.

Gino-- great workmanship. What brand and color did you apply to the vehicles? Did you prime the vehicles? If so, what is the base color?
Many thanks
DJ

Hi DJ. Thanks for the compliments. The base color is Testors Model Master Sand, FS 33531. No primer at all, I never prime.

Gino-- danke
DJ