Yeehah!! we are away, away to the deserts of Iraq, dust, dust and more dddddddddddddduuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuusssssssssssssstttttttttttttttttttttt!!!

Sorry.

I will post some pics later today.

Good luck with the build Pete, I love AFV Club stuff.

This is the first AFV Club I've built Dave, so I'll see how it goes.

Here's the first pics, obligatory sprue shots.





Pete von Dustytreadiebuilder

Yo Dusty: That looks like a well detailed kit...
Cheers,
ggc

trust me you'll love the kit Pete, one thing about AFV club kits to watch is the plastic is slightly softer than say tamiya kit plastic so care cutting from the sprunes is called for
Pete

Yes, the detail on the parts looks pretty good so far.

Anyways the progress so far today, the top of the main body is only balanced on for effect.

As you can see there is a nasty bow in the sprue of the body parts, but I think with a little persuasion with a big 'ammer it will fit ok.







Pete von Bodypersuader

Coming along there mate,

This should look great in Gulf colours

Cheers
Tim

Thanks Tim, been some more progress on the build, haven't had chance to take any pics just yet, also waiting for the Gulf paint to arrive.

Pete von Waitingforgulfcolours

Hi Pete,
I'd recommend the Eduard PE set for this little babe, its a nice set
and makes an already good kit into a really great kit. I've got the AFV Club Scimitar
with the Eduard PE. Check out the PDF instructions on the Eduard web site.


Dan

Can't wait to se the pics Pete.

Show us more Pete....!!

Cheers,
ggc

Thanks guys, I will try and take some pics tomoz and post 'em.

I have taken a look at the Eduard PE Dan, to be quite honest mate PE and me don't get on, there was more than enough with the 3 bits of PE in the kit.

Pete von Reallydontlikepe.

As promised, update pics of the Scorpion, wheels look a bit wonky as they are not fixed as yet, still waiting for gulf paints to arrive, I think I will have to give David@SBX an e-mail to find out whats happened as I placed an order a week ago and had an e-mail confirming my order, but have heard nothing since.







Pete von Progressingveryslowly

Looking good Pete.

Can't wait to see more.

Cheers Daz

Thanks Daz.

Making progress Pete. Still watching

Thanks Mish.

Further update, made quite a fair bit of progress to-day.









Pete von Progressingnicelynow.

Looking good Pete mate.

Thanks Daz, just wish the paints would arrive.

Pete von Waitingforpaints

Ok mate,

Who's paints have you ordered mate?

Xtracrylix Gulf Armour Light Stone; Vallejo Model Air Aluminium and MIG Pigments Gulf War Sand

Oh rite Pete.

I've never used the MIG pigments mate.

You want to get some Daz and give 'em a try, they are brilliant.

Construction nearly complete now, so it will be off to the paint shop hopefully this weekend.

Pete von Gettingclosetopaintingnow.

Well I've sprayed the Scorpion Gulf Armour Lt. Stone, but I've got a slight rough texture to the paint, I think it was the fact that the temp in the kitchen when I sprayed it was 26 degrees, I will probably have to give it a rub down with an old t-shirt when the paint is well dried.

Pete von Scorpioninatshirt

Do you have some pics, Pete?
Just to see the problem?

Hi Antoine, not too much of a problem mate, just a slight rough texture to the paint where it dried very quickly in the high temp. But I think when I get the washes and dust on it it won't look too bad.

Latest update, progressing slowly, but so far ok.









Pete von Progressingokbutslowly

Nice Pete, how did you make that camo net? I presuming it didn't come with the kit.

Thanks Mish.

The camo net is yet another idea of Pete's (sniper), get a piece of gauze bandage, die it, then cover it in watered down PVA glue, roll it and then sprinkle it with dried mixed herbs.

I think he ought to pin this idea along with his tarpaulin idea.

Pete von Easycamonetmaking

Very good Pete, coming along nicely.

Thanks Dave, quite pleased with it so far.

I've got some more camo netting to produce for it, then on to the final paint and dust.

looking good there Pete, will you be adding crew?

Thanks Pete, I don't think I'll be adding crew to this one, I might add crew to the Scimitar if I can pluck up the courage to 'ave a go at figures.

Pete von Notreallyintofigures

Way to go, Pete..! Looking rather "scorpion like".
Cheers,
ggc

Cheers ggc.