Alterecho Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Looking forward to this Are you missing parts, is detail missing? Let us know and we will see if we can help Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 4, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 4, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Raiders or Chargers fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 NIce start. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 12, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2013 Nice progress.. Great detail out of the box. Cheers! Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Great job so far. Congrats, Jamme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramsguy21 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Scanlon Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Very nice Stryker my favourite version and love the Bradley, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterecho Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 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! image.jpg Hey Abramsguy21, What paint color and manufacturer did you use to paint the Bradley??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramsguy21 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I used Model Master enamel US Army/Marines Sand color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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