Wagtail Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Reposting due to problems with the photo's uploading on my last attempt so here we go again., hopefully with some photo's this time? This is the Trumpeter 155mm AS-90 with a few added extra's Photo Etch set Metal barrel with sagged recoil sleeve Scratch built cam nets and poles Accurate Armour GPMG (The kit one is a horrendous attempt at a gimpy) Accurate Armour GMPG ammo boxes Lights & indicator lens purchased as self adhesive gems from a craft shop A great kit and as an Ex-Gunner I couldn't help a pic next to my last 155mm build, one of the guns the AS-90 thankfully replaced an FH-70. Hope you enjoy. Edited February 19, 2017 by Wagtail 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 HI, i only watch links, no pics...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: HI, i only watch links, no pics...cheers Thanks all sorted now, it appears that the site doesn't like dropbox or flikr had to use photobucket but all good in the end (finally!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Beautiful build and finish on both! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 So much better with picsWell tidy pair of big guns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bye Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 7 hours ago, Wagtail said: Lights & indicator lens purchased as self adhesive gems from a craft shop Brilliant idea, and obviously effective. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 NIce ensemble, both gun togheter, cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 14 hours ago, Rob Bye said: Brilliant idea, and obviously effective. Thanks! Thanks I was looking for something completely different and came across them. The clear ones could have been made to be 1/35 scale headlights and the small coloured ones are great for rear lights or indicators! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Always thought that the AS90 was a handsome, purposeful looking beast. You've done great job on the kit, with a nice finish. Good idea with the craft shop items. That's the second time this week that I've seen someone mention these (over on Missing Lynx). These were online. Here's the link; https://www.etsy.com/listing/275901090/330-4mm-silver-self-adhesive-stick-on Just one tiny point about the figure. If you want to get rid of the "wild stare", just use a very thin brush and paint in some darkened flesh above the pupil so that the pupil is touching the upper lid. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello, very nice AS-90 !! Is the figure part of the kit ? E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Excellent, both kits! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Excellent work, like that crewman! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 On 22/02/2017 at 0:16 PM, Bullbasket said: Always thought that the AS90 was a handsome, purposeful looking beast. You've done great job on the kit, with a nice finish. Good idea with the craft shop items. That's the second time this week that I've seen someone mention these (over on Missing Lynx). These were online. Here's the link; https://www.etsy.com/listing/275901090/330-4mm-silver-self-adhesive-stick-on Just one tiny point about the figure. If you want to get rid of the "wild stare", just use a very thin brush and paint in some darkened flesh above the pupil so that the pupil is touching the upper lid. John. Thanks for that John I'll give that a go. Figures are a bit of a nemeses of mine. I'm reasonably ok with the uniforms, equipment and weapons but really struggle to get realistic faces and hands. I need a lot more practice but will try your tip cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 On 22/02/2017 at 6:27 PM, Etienne said: Hello, very nice AS-90 !! Is the figure part of the kit ? E Hi E, no the figure was one I had in the spares box, I think he was from the Tamyia AMTRAC he is certainly American but close enough, I won't tell if you don't lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Know what you mean, I have the same problem, especially with eyes. I tried using Archers eyeball decals with mixed results. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 20 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Know what you mean, I have the same problem, especially with eyes. I tried using Archers eyeball decals with mixed results. John. Oh? Sounds interesting, never heard of them will look those up for sure cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmodeler Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 The camouflage net is very realistic, how was it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 hours ago, oldmodeler said: The camouflage net is very realistic, how was it done? Thanks. It was a 1/35 scale cam net I bought on line (sorry can't remember the make I've had it ages) then used thick acrylic dark green and brown pain to add square patterns as on the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 19 hours ago, oldmodeler said: The camouflage net is very realistic, how was it done? Try these; https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/2uj/35-Scale-Military-Camouflage-Netting-Dark-Green/B0120TG13I Fields of Glory stock them. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 19 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Try these; https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/2uj/35-Scale-Military-Camouflage-Netting-Dark-Green/B0120TG13I Fields of Glory stock them. John. thanks John I think that is the one I used but alight one with dark green and brown paint to add the squares cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Nicely built, but a criticism about the kit is that Trumpeter got the gun barrel rest's legs way too long as about 3-4mm needs to be taken off both legs as the distance between the bottom of the base and the spring is roughly about the width of your hand ( 4-6 inches ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Love the AS90 stunning build superb finish! Roger Edited March 4, 2017 by Hamden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophat57 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Nice job, what kit is the FH70 from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 56 minutes ago, tophat57 said: Nice job, what kit is the FH70 from? Hi and thanks, The FH-70 is a resin kit from Hobby Fan. I searched high and low for it and ended up stumbling across one on line in a model shop in South Africa of all places! worrth the hunt though as I served on them back in the eighties, a bloody horrible gun to work on by the way lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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