Bas-Rhin, France
Joined: September 22, 2016
KitMaker: 224 posts
Armorama: 31 posts
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018 - 07:19 AM UTC

#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018 - 07:27 AM UTC
That's pretty neat. Love the dirt / dust on the wheels.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018 - 07:28 AM UTC
Excellent Franck. Very nicely finished. Nice to see one depicted in post war use. Makes me want to start mine (after I finish what I have started of course)
It Will need a bit of a clean before it goes in the "The Lot"
Thnaks for joining in, I hope you had fun.
Don't forget to upload pics to the Gallery when you can.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
GulfWarrior
Campaigns AdministratorTexas, United States
Joined: January 05, 2010
KitMaker: 1,051 posts
Armorama: 1,029 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 08:18 AM UTC
Starting test fitting the anti-laser coating on the periscopes.

I had to order some paint from Sprue Brothers so it doesn't look like I'll get to paint until next weekend. At least I can get everything primed and the bullet-proof glass painted.
Current campaigns:
I Like Big GUNS...And I Cannot Lie (2S1 Gvozdika)
Operation Snow White (Maultier w/ 37mm Flak Gun)
Stryker Campaign (AFV Club Stryker Dragoon)
1st Gulf War, 30th Anniversary (Dragon MLRS)
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 08:45 AM UTC
Perisopes are red, Violets are blue...
I'm still building, and so are you....
Keep up the good work.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 06:57 PM UTC
My Progress. Interior is just about finished, just a few bits to add.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
Armorama: 1,557 posts
Posted: Monday, July 30, 2018 - 06:04 PM UTC
Aloha All,
Some great looking builds.
Richard: Nice work on the Guardian. I'm also working on that off and on. Did you have difficulty setting the wheel mounts evenly? I've left the rockers unglued for now and I'm concerned about ending up with a level vehicle.
For my JGSDF LAV, I've made small progress and am grateful for the extension. I didn't have the appropriate JGSDF colors, so I improvised with Vellejo Air China-Burma-India aircraft colors. Olive Drab and Curtiss Brown for the top, with Forest Green for the bottom.


I left the interior fairly bland as the windows are pretty small and deeply tinted blue.
Happy Modeling,
-zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
GulfWarrior
Campaigns AdministratorTexas, United States
Joined: January 05, 2010
KitMaker: 1,051 posts
Armorama: 1,029 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 02:53 AM UTC
I won't know about how level the wheels are until final assembly. Right now there are just tack-glued in place with the tiniest amount of CA. If worse comes to worse there's a little bit of room for me to bend the arms a little bit.
Current campaigns:
I Like Big GUNS...And I Cannot Lie (2S1 Gvozdika)
Operation Snow White (Maultier w/ 37mm Flak Gun)
Stryker Campaign (AFV Club Stryker Dragoon)
1st Gulf War, 30th Anniversary (Dragon MLRS)

#298
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: August 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,182 posts
Armorama: 665 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 12:45 PM UTC
GulfWarrior
Campaigns AdministratorTexas, United States
Joined: January 05, 2010
KitMaker: 1,051 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 02:16 PM UTC
Yeaaaah, boy! That's a good one. Done that one myself a couple years ago!
Current campaigns:
I Like Big GUNS...And I Cannot Lie (2S1 Gvozdika)
Operation Snow White (Maultier w/ 37mm Flak Gun)
Stryker Campaign (AFV Club Stryker Dragoon)
1st Gulf War, 30th Anniversary (Dragon MLRS)
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
Armorama: 1,557 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 05:22 PM UTC
Thanks Richard!
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 11:32 PM UTC
Looking great Zon, I think your colour options have paid off well.
Welcome aboard Lap Man. Lookks like another fine addition to your collection is well on the way,
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.

#298
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: August 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,182 posts
Armorama: 665 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 01:28 PM UTC
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - 08:23 PM UTC
Wow, you are zipping through that build! Looking great
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
GulfWarrior
Campaigns AdministratorTexas, United States
Joined: January 05, 2010
KitMaker: 1,051 posts
Armorama: 1,029 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 02:43 PM UTC
I've got the base coat on the hull and turret. Now it's time for the detailing.

Current campaigns:
I Like Big GUNS...And I Cannot Lie (2S1 Gvozdika)
Operation Snow White (Maultier w/ 37mm Flak Gun)
Stryker Campaign (AFV Club Stryker Dragoon)
1st Gulf War, 30th Anniversary (Dragon MLRS)
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 12, 2018 - 07:54 PM UTC
Nice Richard, real nice.
Okay got minimal bench time on the weekend as SWMBO decided I needed to help her prepare for her friends Birthday that she is hosting. Public holiday here Wednesday but she is working anyway, so I hope to finsih the build part, the exterior detailing bits at least, then. Didn't realise how much detailing I left myself...
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
GulfWarrior
Campaigns AdministratorTexas, United States
Joined: January 05, 2010
KitMaker: 1,051 posts
Armorama: 1,029 posts
Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018 - 01:41 AM UTC
Thanks! I got the heads lights and brush guards put on last night and painted the taillights, antenna mounts and tips of the smoke grenade launchers. Tonight it's painting the barrels for the weapons and putting the periscopes on.
I tend to be a bit of a minimalist when it comes to weathering; but I might do a wash if I have time.
Current campaigns:
I Like Big GUNS...And I Cannot Lie (2S1 Gvozdika)
Operation Snow White (Maultier w/ 37mm Flak Gun)
Stryker Campaign (AFV Club Stryker Dragoon)
1st Gulf War, 30th Anniversary (Dragon MLRS)

#298
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: August 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,182 posts
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Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018 - 01:29 PM UTC
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018 - 08:31 PM UTC
Gee Lap Man, not sure if I can put it on the Armored CarMax lot if it needed to be towed in
One very dirty beast, but it looks impressive. Love it. Thanks for joining in. I hope you enjoyed it.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
California, United States
Joined: August 20, 2004
KitMaker: 16 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 02:37 PM UTC
Ok Here is my Entry ,Tamiya 1/35 232(8RAD) "DAK " 15th Panzer Division.
My Start and in Progress pics.
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 02:57 PM UTC
Welcome aboard Jose. Off to a fine start I see.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
Armorama: 1,557 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 01:44 PM UTC
Richard: coming along nicely.
Lap Man: looks great. I’ve always liked the look of the MGS and you’ve done a great job. Congratulations on finishing.
Jose: welcome to the fun!
I had a clear coat disaster. Sprayed with the pressure way too high and it went to sandpaper, so, gave it a Windex bath and started over. I’m almost back to my last photos. Will try to post the second go later this weekend.
Happy Modeling,
Zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
GulfWarrior
Campaigns AdministratorTexas, United States
Joined: January 05, 2010
KitMaker: 1,051 posts
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Posted: Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 03:39 PM UTC

I've got the turret done on the M1117 Guardian.
The hull is painted. I'm hoping to clear coat tomorrow so it can sit for a couple days before decals. It's not perfect; but it's the first one I will have completed in about 4 years.
Current campaigns:
I Like Big GUNS...And I Cannot Lie (2S1 Gvozdika)
Operation Snow White (Maultier w/ 37mm Flak Gun)
Stryker Campaign (AFV Club Stryker Dragoon)
1st Gulf War, 30th Anniversary (Dragon MLRS)
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 09:38 PM UTC
Glad to see you could recover Zon. Looking forward to more pics.
Quoted Text
It's not perfect; but it's the first one I will have completed in about 4 years.
Looks pretty well perfect from where I sit Richard.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Wales, United Kingdom
Joined: May 07, 2013
KitMaker: 242 posts
Armorama: 234 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 26, 2018 - 10:46 AM UTC