I’ve been wanting to step outside my comfort zone a bit and push/grow my weathering skill set so I’ll be remaking my Multi Mission Effects Vehicle from a couple years ago since it was such fun as my first build on here.
The MMEV was a concept General Dynamics pitched Canada to transplant their Air Defense Anti-Tank System from the M113 onto the new LAV-III replacing 2 of the rockets with rocket pods for added anti ground capabilities. I took it a step further when I was working it up in Fusion and gave it an upgraded radar system and RWS. This time around I’ll be adding Black Dog’s LORIT upgrade for stowage and bits.
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Sooo it’s been a minute 
(I forgot about this thread, or started it too early).
The painting has gone well, although I made a bit of a mess sawing the casting blocks off the resin stowage baskets. The operation markings went decent on the sides, but the topside wouldn’t activate the chipping fluid with the anti-slip on so that’ll get sponge chipped green. Between the stowage and the chassis, I’ve lost track how many greens I’ve used.
As for tires, the hubs are the standard field green, but the tires themselves were base coated with Ammo by Mig Middlestone and the dry brushed with Vallejo Model Air Sea Grey (71.049), then Tire Black (71.315) and finally Ak 3rd Gen NATO Black. They will have compacted snow added into the treads and dust/mud pigments on the hubs after some light chipping.
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Very nice build and the paint job looks great. I have never heard of doing tires that way and I’d say they look great! I will have to try that method.
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Nice looking loaded LAV, and nice effect on those tyres, you’re doing it the other way around from most people, nice to see a different method.
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