A few pics of the build:
And the finished model:
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Argentinian VCTP
frogstudio
Joined: November 08, 2016
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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2017 - 11:16 PM UTC
This is a project that took quite a lot of time. The Argentinian VCTP (Vehiculo de Combate de Transporte de Personal) is an IFV based on the greman Marder chasis, developed during the late 70s. It saw combat during the terrorist attack to the Tablada Regiment (the vehicle depicted here) and during peace keeping missions in Kosovo. The model was made using a Tamiya kit which was modified and with the addition of parts from a model by ArMaq (an argentinian firm which used to make a model of this vehicle). Hope you like it, and, as always, comments and constructive criticism are welcomed!
A few pics of the build:
And the finished model:
A few pics of the build:
And the finished model:
WXerock
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Joined: July 19, 2015
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 03:56 AM UTC
Gonzalo, that is an amazing piece of work. I like to see vehicles that are more than prototypes or paper vehicles like this get built. Beautiful scratch building and finishing.
Regards,
Eric
Regards,
Eric
jasegreene
Joined: October 21, 2013
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 06:55 AM UTC
This is amazing.Just wish there were more options available for Argentinian subjects than there are.
bat-213
Joined: December 30, 2011
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 09:58 AM UTC
wow ,your build is great ,nice paint work . 
frogstudio
Joined: November 08, 2016
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 10:30 AM UTC
Many thanks for your kind comments! For those who like Argentinian vehicles, I hear a rumor that TAKOM is preparing a TAM (Tanque Argentino Mediano | Argentinian Medium Tank) which was developed in conjuction with the VCTP and is also based on a Marder chasis, but with a tank turret with a 105mm canon. Hope it's true!!!!
guedejo
Joined: June 01, 2006
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 10:44 AM UTC
Hi Gonzalo
Beautiful work. Congratulations!!! I have my own Tamiya Marder waiting on the stash to be transformed into a VCTP. Unfortunately I will have to scratch build the turret and other parts since I do not have the Armaq kit pieces you used.
I have a couple of profiles with some dimensions but I still need more info to get started. Too bad that TAMSE is not in operations anymore.
I hope what you heard about Takom working on a TAM is true. So far the have released the AMX-13/105 and the AML-90 both on EA versions, so follow up with a TAM makes a lot of sense. I'll keep praying.
Regards
Sebastian
Beautiful work. Congratulations!!! I have my own Tamiya Marder waiting on the stash to be transformed into a VCTP. Unfortunately I will have to scratch build the turret and other parts since I do not have the Armaq kit pieces you used.
I have a couple of profiles with some dimensions but I still need more info to get started. Too bad that TAMSE is not in operations anymore.
I hope what you heard about Takom working on a TAM is true. So far the have released the AMX-13/105 and the AML-90 both on EA versions, so follow up with a TAM makes a lot of sense. I'll keep praying.
Regards
Sebastian
frogstudio
Joined: November 08, 2016
KitMaker: 179 posts
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 10:47 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Gonzalo
Beautiful work. Congratulations!!! I have my own Tamiya Marder waiting on the stash to be transformed into a VCTP. Unfortunately I will have to scratch build the turret and other parts since I do not have the Armaq kit pieces you used.
I have a couple of profiles with some dimensions but I still need more info to get started. Too bad that TAMSE is not in operations anymore.
I hope what you heard about Takom working on a TAM is true. So far the have released the AMX-13/105 and the AML-90 both on EA versions, so follow up with a TAM makes a lot of sense. I'll keep praying.
Regards
Sebastian
You're not alone in your prayers! I'm pretty sure that every single Argentinian modeler is praying too (me included)!!!
Nahuel19431
Joined: August 15, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 11:17 PM UTC
Buen trabajo Gonzalo, un modelo poco visto, felicitaciones.-
Omar
Good work Gonzalo, a little seen model, congratulations.-
Omar
Omar
Good work Gonzalo, a little seen model, congratulations.-
Omar
guedejo
Joined: June 01, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 01:32 AM UTC
Gonzalo,
What colors / brand did you use for the two tone Argentine Army cammo?
What colors / brand did you use for the two tone Argentine Army cammo?
ColinEdm
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 02:36 AM UTC
Very cool!
frogstudio
Joined: November 08, 2016
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 04:12 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Gonzalo,
What colors / brand did you use for the two tone Argentine Army cammo?
The brown color is a mix of Vallejo Model Air USAF Brown + Sand Beige (FS30219+RAL1039) with a 30%+70% proportion (aproximately).
The green colour is Vallejo Model Air US Forest Green (FS34079)
Then everything was washed with a burt siena oil wash.
Hope that helps!
j76lr
Joined: September 22, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 04:22 AM UTC
very nice
guedejo
Joined: June 01, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 - 01:43 AM UTC
It does help. Thanks for the info.
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