I would, then you can paint them individually and not get paint all over the launcher.
When its edited like that, it doesnt make much sense does it?
Nearly finished the Chaparral revisions, but I need some help with headgear used during ODS.
Can anybody confirm if the tanker helmet of the day was worn by the driver? I saw one pic showing this but another pic shows (what looks like) the older leather? type with a standard pre-fritz helmet perched on top.
Goggles and shemag/face mask seem pretty common too. Quite a challenge if I tried to add that!
Yes, the standard armored crewman headgear was the CVC (Combat Vehicle Crewman) helmet at that time. The driver did usually wear goggles and a face covering to knock down the dust as well. The face covering was usually a OD green cravat wrapped around his head. You could get these from the medics as they carried a bunch to use as slings, pressure dressings, etc.
Thanks Gino. Back to the bench…
Changes made as suggested. Bit of chipping and weathering, missiles repainted stripes (too wide), new crew figures (need goggles and scarves). Orange co. aerials added.
ODS-era MRE cartons just arrived, too late for pic.
That looks way better!
Really like the finish.
Much better. Great job.
This is such an interesting vehicle; I have an ancient one in my stash and could just about see it finished in the MASSTER scheme. When? I have no idea.
But great model.
Nice job, looks great.
Thanks! Ive started dabbing some Vallejo grey in places, using sponge. Then a light wash.
I may have missed it but what kit is this? Nice job incorporating all the suggestions and fixes.
Very nice work!
This was, I think, the first AFV Club kit they produced.
You’re right, it was AFV’s first I believe. The M730 Chaparral.
That’ll be the one!