M109A3/M185A3 Shop Truck

[arkbuilder2012]

Not having enough partial builds underway I decided to start another kit. Very nice kit and it's always nice to do a build when you have a personal connection to the subject.

 

I jumped ahead in the assembly and started with the shelter box. Very nicely molded with tons of detail. The interior color is sort of Duck Egg Green.

and on to the lower chassis. These are the older AVF Club M35 truck molds which are still very good.

The cab assembly has lots of knockout pin marks requiring a bit of attention.

[phildagreek]

This is something different, looks good, can't say I've seen one before either.

[Gremlin56]

Always interesting to see something unusual. Nice model, nice choice 

[arkbuilder2012]

Overall base color of US Forest Green. Vehicle will be in Winter Verdant MERDC. Using AK Interactive paints. Will be using dash instruments and placards from Archer transfers.

 

[arkbuilder2012]

Including this pic because once inside the enclosed cab it will be very hard to see. Two additional cabs awaiting their turn.

 

[snapper_city]

Looking good. I'll finally get round to my M-35 one day. I'm also looking forward to their new tool M-54 when it comes out. 

[Blaubar]

Nice progress so far. It is always interesting seeing these truck parts come together. The kit's frame details do look very good as does your finishing. The cabin will be a treat once finished, I bet.