Lybian Frankenstein: Italian Puma 6x6 and Gainful launcher

Hi everyone! In 2013 the National Lybian Army received a small number of Italian 6x6 Puma APCs. The group Lybian Dawn mounted the erector-launcher system of the SA-6 Gainful on, at least, one of these vehicles, in an attempt to provide mobile AA defense to their units with unknown results.
For this model I used two Trumpeter kits: the SA-Gainful which donated the launcher system and the 6x6 Puma APC; the turret adaptor was scratch-built.





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Very nice model!
Cheers,

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Goalkeeper you’re doing the most interesting subject matter. And great job of building and finishing! Can you tell us more about your finishing techniques such as paints used etc?

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Thanks metalhead85! My process is like this:
1- Black primer coat with EVO by Gaia.
2- Highlights with Tamiya matt white.
3- Base colour very diluted (Tamiya).
4- Washes with oils.
5- Scratches, dust grime, oil stains, etc using oils and pigments.
Cheers!

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Again great finish ; very realistic

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Those missiles look huge on that vehicle, very nice done!!

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Another fantastic piece- really great work.

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Excellent model and subject choice! extremely original :slight_smile:

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I tell ya, you don’t want to take corners to fast with that top heavy looking buggy.

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