AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge, JGSDF LAV

Well, it’s that time of year again, the So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour build online Zoom Challenge. This year, my clubmates voted on this kit for my entry, Tamiya’s 1/35 Komatsu Light Armored Vehicle

I will be making this OOB, in the markings of the JGSDF contingent sent to Iraq early in OIF.

During the first session I completed the chassis and most of the interior, plus a bit of airbrushing the underside and interior colors.

and a test fit of the upper hull onto the chassis

not too bad for the first four hour sessions…

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Today was session #2 of the 12 Hour Challenge, hours 5 thru 8… I was able to meet all planned goals, and get approx 90% of construction and painting completed…

the next session will be decals, flat coat, final construction, painting and weathering…

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Cool project & cool constraint. Looking forward to the next four-hour block.

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Man Carlos, you really move right along! Your work looks fantastic.

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Looks like an AirBag explosion, live fast die . . . Yung :face_with_hand_over_mouth:

Cajun :crocodile:

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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You’re absolutely right!

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:+1: :grin:
:joy: :rofl:

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Several years ago I built this kit modified for the JASDF security forces here at Yokota Air Base. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a convincing way to replicate the markings (I wish someone would do an aftermarket), but it is a lovely little kit. Does not take much extra time to scratch replacement sidelights and brushguards, which make a big difference.

:beer:

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Nice build.