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 
Cajun 
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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.

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