I can't remember exactly how the suspension was when I built this but I do remember all four wheels came out level when I test fitted them. The area I found most flimsy was the doors and the spare wheel rack- I doubt they would cause such a problem if they are modeled closed up- but if you plan to have the doors open then be careful. I've taken mine to two shows and had various doors drop off in transit.
Started on this kit last week;
The front suspension and steering, was a nightmare to get constructed - over engineered, you need to read two steps ahead and then its still dosn't make much sense with the instructions, but its attached now. The suspension arms don't have a very firm location so will be amazed if all four wheels touch the ground together. may have to sit on a slight bumpy hill !!
Great stuff Steve- the decals are probably the trickiest part of the build but Meng really did great as they all fit and are fairly hard wearing decals- I only managed to split one and it came back together nicely so it was barely noticeable.
On the real thing the camo isn't actually painted on. Its essentially panels of camo fabric that attach to the inner frame of the vehicle. I'm not sure if they provide any sort of ballistic protection- they seem quite thick so it is possible- or if they are just thick fabric to avoid things being smashed off the metal frame and side walls etc. The attachment points may accept some sort of custom ballistic protection and I guess they could also take panels of different camo styles.
Great stuff Steve- the decals are probably the trickiest part of the build but Meng really did great as they all fit and are fairly hard wearing decals- I only managed to split one and it came back together nicely so it was barely noticeable.
On the real thing the camo isn't actually painted on. Its essentially panels of camo fabric that attach to the inner frame of the vehicle. I'm not sure if they provide any sort of ballistic protection- they seem quite thick so it is possible- or if they are just thick fabric to avoid things being smashed off the metal frame and side walls etc. The attachment points may accept some sort of custom ballistic protection and I guess they could also take panels of different camo styles.
Quoted TextGreat stuff Steve- the decals are probably the trickiest part of the build but Meng really did great as they all fit and are fairly hard wearing decals- I only managed to split one and it came back together nicely so it was barely noticeable.
On the real thing the camo isn't actually painted on. Its essentially panels of camo fabric that attach to the inner frame of the vehicle. I'm not sure if they provide any sort of ballistic protection- they seem quite thick so it is possible- or if they are just thick fabric to avoid things being smashed off the metal frame and side walls etc. The attachment points may accept some sort of custom ballistic protection and I guess they could also take panels of different camo styles.
It is indeed a Spall liner to lessen small arms fire and IED, Explosive fragments entering the crew compartment. I'm building the Exact Tigr rather than the Meng one. for this I have Put the Camo decals on Folded tissue soaked in glue. Gives a very realistic effect that the decals alone do not seem to give. Reason for it being Camo could be because.. Well Russia.. Just because. They have started using this in BTR and armored trucks also. Oddly always in that same "Les" woodland camo.
Good luck on your build and hope it is still going good..
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