A Turkish friend in Turkish Peace Force - Afghanistan and an Armorama member, Barkin Bayoğlu aka Carl Gustav sent us some photos when he was building his 1/72 Luchs in his tent in Kabul.
Thanks a lot brother and come back in safe.



..and on duty.

its good to see that Barkin is still keeping up the hobby while 'In country'.
I hope he returns safely

Well i think its more safe in the tent than outside. Good that he has the mood to model, i bet gives him some good hours. Keep safe my friend

Costas

Hi Barkin,
You demonstrate how this hobby is something indispensable for some of us. Hope you come back in safe.
Hayirli teskereler kardesim

Hi my brothers,
I hope you returns safety
Hayýrlý teskereler kardeþim. Ýngilizce ancak bu kadara yetti.

Barkin,

I hope to see some pictures posted of that model after it's done.
Come back safe!

Paul

Kardes hayirli teskereler dikkatli ol .Saygilar

Be safe and god speed. I hope your deployment passes quickly.

I sure wish I had a civilian version of the HK rifle he has strapped on.

Dear Barkýn,

Hope you will turn in safe.Take care of your self.
Hayýrlý ve acil teskereler kardeþim

Gentleman;

Thank you all for your best wishes.

Here are some pics of the 1/72 Luchs finished with paintbrush and Revell enamels:







I am not entirely satisfied with the outcome (since the colors do not match the original). Plus the wash was done with enamel on top of enamel with no protective layer of Micro gloss. In this respect I started work on a 1/35 version of LUCHS (because that is the only AFV model kit that I could find over here in KABUL).

Happy modelling to all.
ISAF KMNB
OR 3 BARKIN BAYOGLU

Hi mate,

You said yourself already what to improve on your model. I just wanted to say that I think it's great you can continiue on your hobby there and you sure should keep doing that :-)

Good luck and keep safe!

Martin

Good luck my brother...