1:72 Ace Grizzly APC

[rverissimo]

Hi all!

starting 2025 with another "hangar Queen" ( if this term is applicable to armour models)

I have it ready (almost) to paint since 2008/09 as i'm note sure.

this model literally fell into my lap and i immediately understood what the modelling gods were telling me.

The models instructions are very limited so i had to resource to online references and as so, i added some tie downs from wire and lifting points in the body and turret.

Also i needed to rebuild the propeller protections, as the original ones were to thick and over scaled.

some details are still missing but i opted to keep it this way ( I'll probably add some simplified mirrors ) as i had seen in some photos.

 

Sorry for the white dirt on the photos. i forgot to clean the model for the photo session

I also prepared a small base to integrate the model.

with the details glued, i then proceed to painting process. I'll represent a peacekeeping vehicle , wearing ONU markings but instead of a overall white paint, it will keep a green with black patches.

as so: applied a prime coat with Mr surface 1000 thinned with mr levelling thinner.

A couple of hours to properly dry, i applied a first layer of light green ( using lifecolor paints)

Now i need to let it dry for a couple of days!

i'll update this topic as soon as i have new photos !

thanks for watching!

[rverissimo]

Good morning everyone!

A small update on this model!

I chose to use only acrylic products for aging and dirt (so I could work at my desk at home and not on the garage workbench!). 

Using Vallejo acrylics diluted with water and a drop of dishwashing detergent, I applied thin layers of washes to create a dirty look, but not too much. 

I focused more on the lower parts of the hull, where dirt deposits accumulate.

Meanwhile, I started working on the dirt on the wheels, but I needed to glue and align them to integrate them with the rest of the vehicle, so this is still an ongoing process.

I focused my attention on the base, specifically the tree, which will be the highest point. It was made with wire, then I applied a layer of super glue mixed with talcum powder and covered it with a layer of Mr Surface 1000.

I applied two layers of Vallejo (sorry, I didn’t note the exact reference) as a base brown.
I will apply the foliage to the branches and then continue with the painting and washes.

And that’s the progress on the model!

[DocRob]

Very nice, specially considering the small scale. 

Cheers Rob

[Bomber_County]

On 2/10/2025 at 11:06 AM, rverissimo said:

Good morning everyone!

A small update on this model!

I chose to use only acrylic products for aging and dirt (so I could work at my desk at home and not on the garage workbench!). 

Using Vallejo acrylics diluted with water and a drop of dishwashing detergent, I applied thin layers of washes to create a dirty look, but not too much. 

I focused more on the lower parts of the hull, where dirt deposits accumulate.

Meanwhile, I started working on the dirt on the wheels, but I needed to glue and align them to integrate them with the rest of the vehicle, so this is still an ongoing process.

I focused my attention on the base, specifically the tree, which will be the highest point. It was made with wire, then I applied a layer of super glue mixed with talcum powder and covered it with a layer of Mr Surface 1000.

I applied two layers of Vallejo (sorry, I didn’t note the exact reference) as a base brown.
I will apply the foliage to the branches and then continue with the painting and washes.

And that’s the progress on the model!

Completely missed this one, stunning build as Rob for the scale…….