AFV M1130 Stryker CV/TACP

[Alterecho]

Hello everybody...

  While the paint is drying on another model, I thought I would start a build on here. This will be my third model, so you will have to excuse any mistakes that are made 

  I bought the AFV as an open-box and hope that all the parts are there. If not, I guess we will make do. This model looks very busy and should tax the old brain cells, a bit. I am a big fan of building from the box...nothing wrong with aftermarket, though.

  Anyway, so here we go...

 

 

[Alterecho]

  Already see a problem...

  The hull top does not have a non-slip surface. Anyone have any suggestions?

  BTW...the detail on the hull top is wonderful. Words, really do not do it justice.

 

[nmayhew]

Looking forward to this

 

Are you missing parts, is detail missing?

 

Let us know and we will see if we can help

 

Nick

[JeroenPeters]

Hi there,

I'm guessing you're missing the anti slip surface.

I would mask the areas off.The use mr surfacer and use a stump brush and tampon the texture in.

That's the way.

 

Cheers,

Jeroen

[Alterecho]

I have plenty of Mr. Surfacer and spare brushes. I will give it a shot.

Really surprised on the level of detail on the hull...but somehow miss putting on the anti-slip surface.

BTW...thanks nmayhew and Jeroen for jumping in.

Have started work on the bottom hull.

 

[Dave J]

I have seen somewhere how to apply the non-slip surface... I think the guy was building an Abrams from memory and used something like grit paste..

 

I will see if I can find it for you...

[Alterecho]

Thanks Dave, that would be a big help.

I got a lot of the suspension done and I must say the detail is nice. The directions are very different than Tamiya's but still nice. Here is a pic of the lower hull.

 

[Alterecho]

I believe the suspension is done except for some PE bolt heads. I might be able to make better looking bolt heads...have to give it a try, tomorrow. Also, completed four tires and the PE suspension covers.

The Raiders/Chargers game is finishing and so am I  

 

[Dave J]

Raiders or Chargers fan?

[Dave J]

Here are those links....

 

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=196352&page=1

 

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=127691

[Jamme]

NIce start.

Cheers,

Jamme

[Alterecho]

Raiders or Chargers fan?

Actually, I am a Vikings fan (since 1970) and they are on a -by, this week. I just love having football on while I am modelling.

And thanks for those links...I am checking them out, now...

[Dave J]

Don't think we have a Vikings Fan here yet...

 

I know that we have Raiders, Cowboys, Broncos and (cough... cough...) Steelers...

 

No worries... I hope they help and give you a couple of ideas

[Alterecho]

I have applied Mr Putty to smooth out sink marks within the side baskets.

This model has a lot of parts...which isn't a bad thing. Just surprising, compared to the Stug from Tamiya.

 

[Alterecho]

Speaking of football...that was some game last night.

I play "Beat The Insiders" and had chosen the 'Bears'...not expecting to win. The Giants are having a very rough year.

[Alterecho]

  Still plodding along 

Have installed quite a bit of smaller parts, with more to go. So far, AFV have done a superb job with the detail and lack of flash. I hope my painting and weathering will do it justice...

 

 

[JeroenPeters]

Nice progress.. Great detail out of the box.

Cheers!

Jeroen

[Alterecho]

  Slow going, but still cleaning and gluing. The detail is great, but really makes for a slow build.

  While building this vehicle a funny question came up. With its current armor, this vehicle would seem to be a death trap for anything above small arms fire. I know slats can be added to protect against rocket attacks. Should they run into a recoiless gun(which are quite common) it seems they would be destroyed. Also, the bottom of the vehicle would suffer badly from IED's because of its shape. And god help you if enemy armor should come into play. It would be a cheap platform for carrying a large caliber gun...but I am not seeing the practicality of its use as a infantry carrier.

 

[Jamme]

Great job so far.

Congrats,

Jamme.

[Alterecho]

  I had to make a few items, after breaking them during cleanup. Still need cleanup on the hoop, on top. Also, the hatch needs some smoothing. Been trying to figure out how to make the periscopes look realistic...

 

 

 

 

[Abramsguy21]

Hey there! Just saw that you were trying to make the periscopes look realistic. Try AFV Club's anti-reflection stickers. Sprue Brothers should have them. Actually, here's the link. Click it and it should take you directly to the item. Looks great when you get them on! Anyways here you go:

 

http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/afvac35011.htm

 

Not trying to hijack your thread but here's a pic of how they turn out! All the lenses on my Bradley got the AFV Club sticker treatment. Hope that helps!

 

[Alterecho]

I welcome pics from anyone, so no worries.

 

  Awesome Bradley and great idea. Had no idea AFV made these. Gave me an excuse to order some items from Sprue 

Hopefully they will be sent out tomorrow, before any snowstorms...

[Steve Scanlon]

Very nice Stryker my favourite version and love the Bradley,

Steve.

[Alterecho]

Hey there! Just saw that you were trying to make the periscopes look realistic. Try AFV Club's anti-reflection stickers. Sprue Brothers should have them. Actually, here's the link. Click it and it should take you directly to the item. Looks great when you get them on! Anyways here you go:

 

http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/afvac35011.htm

 

Not trying to hijack your thread but here's a pic of how they turn out! All the lenses on my Bradley got the AFV Club sticker treatment. Hope that helps!

 

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Hey Abramsguy21,

 

  What paint color and manufacturer did you use to paint the Bradley???

[Abramsguy21]

I used Model Master enamel US Army/Marines Sand color.