That’s really cool,I like the paint finish
Nice. Where’s the KFC?
Beauty!!! ![]()
—mike ![]()
Wow! that is a nice build - all around! It looks great -
Cheers
Nick
I posted these pictures a couple of days ago, when the server was struggling. I thought they worked fine, as I could see them on my laptop. But could not on the phone, and later learned on another thread they didn’t show up. So, here they are, using Flickr:
Cheers
Nick ![]()
Got my rolling paint rack stocked up got still more paint shipments coming in. Just about 100% completed these two big beautys the MVTR and ACV-P
Nice builds.
I finished the tie downs and mounted the pump deck onto the carrier bed today.
The M2 fittings, hose reels, pump and connecting hoses should go on tomorrow. Then some final weathering and she’s done.
I’ve had a bottle of the original future for years but lost out siding my divorce. I’ve heard that this is the direct replacement for future and I’ve only used it once and had decent results with it. I’m sure some piddling around with the mixture and thinning ratio could make it better.
Sprayed on the base colour. Details are starting to show up!
Now for the next challenge: the correct camouflage pattern!
More work done on the Pakwagen this past week.
As stated in my last update, i am now working on the suspension pieces. Lot’s of small fiddly parts.
Ball joints and things.
It’s kind of scary, not because of their size, but i was more worried about the pieces lining up.
I’m taking slow and steady.
Building up the A arms and trans-axles, a multi piece affair.
Here I’m trying to find the easiest way to install them. I tried kind of pre building them, but i didn’t like that way. To clumsy.
I found installing the axle first onto the hull helps guide it together. Add the small brackets to the A arm and install on the hull.put the hub last. Hopefully the heights end up correct.( meaning correct ride height with all the tires).
I found that Tamiya Orange bottle cement works best on these pieces.
Much progress has me excited.
To be cont.
Marc
Got the hose reels, pump and hoses in place today, weathered the muffler and finalized the winch chain’s position. Some paint to do on the hose reels and a general inspection for any issues tomorrow, but then I think she’s done.
First part of my Spitfire dual build has crossed the finish line last weekend … ![]()
Spitfire Mk. Vb trop
No. 244 Wing RAF
Tunisia, April 1943
Pilot: W/Cdr Ian Richard Gleed
Kit: Eduard 1/48
Paints mainly from Vallejo
Decals from the box “Spitfire Story Southern Star”
Very spiffy,well done.
Today…well
F-4,T-80,M1129,Bergepanther,PzAusf.G…
Su-15,Gun-Truck…
BMD-4M,T-54-2…
SdKfz.234/3,Hind…Mig-21PF
Su-7…Tempest..
Army Painter blooper! I gave it a harder squizz, as I do on my AK or Vallejo paints when there is a little blockage… I learnt my lesson…
A needle to open up the nozzle is a little less risky ![]()










































