Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Hi Here is my Snatch-2A Protected Patrol Vehicle, based on the Land Rover Heavy Duty Chassis. The model represents the "Rest of World Variant" with ACU. The kit was a pleasure to build, although I did have some difficulty lining up the sides of the armoured body. I had trouble tracking down the new Humbrol #237, so while waiting for the delivery to come from Airfix, I settled for Humbrol #94 enamel, which seems quite a good match. My one regret was using Schwartz Hixed Herbs for the camo netting, as it is rather overscale, however the upside is that the model smells nice even after a coat of paint! I used the #237 on the armoured body shell and then motttled on some Humbrol #118, which is all but invisible after the Raw Umber wash and Mig Gulf War Sand weathering! I was inspired by Parabat's excellent WMIK walkaround shots to paint one wing, the bonnet and the spare wheel green and one of the running wheels black. I also painted the door mirrors odd colours, which I think really adds some visual interest. The only extras were the stretched sprue antenna, the fabric rolls under the cab windows and over the side hatches, some mesh on the bull bars and a couple of Union Flag decals for front and rear bumpers. Sorry about the picture quality, but the available light is very poor on such a miserable day! I hope you like it and I am now itching to get on with the matching WMIK. Edited November 24, 2012 by Alpha Delta 210 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Great job - not seen the kit yet but you have done a great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Outstanding, looks the part, very convincing weathering and innovative use of Mixed Herbs! Looks like the driver had to force a belligerent driver off the road and those panels and mirror needing a replacement. (thanks for the mention) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 That is very good! I wonder what the Schwartz people will think of unusual use for their product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks very much for the kind words, chaps. I am very pleased with it (apart from the over-sized herbs!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Alpha Delta 210 OH MY G!! EXCEPTIONALLY realistic looking Land Rover Snatch vehicle. I can almost feel and smell that rusted look. The camouflage is just absolutely PERFECTION. Looks and feels like the real McCoy!! Boy that is a STUPENDOUS workmanship. I applaud you Sir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 'Phew'. Nearly missed this one. Very nice finish indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanDid Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Nice build and great details :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 What an awesome looking Landy! Dare I say, sir, you have a lovely looking snatch there! Tsk, Houston.. Surely you mean smell of oil (Landy's are aluminium.. Or in this case, aluminium and kevlar)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Very nice! I really fancy the Land Rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) Thanks very much for all the supportive comments regarding my herb-covered, dusty old Snatch..... The more I look at it, the more I regret using the over-scale herbs, because I am really happy with how the base model turned out. I looked at lots of pictures of Herrick vehicles and decided that I wanted it to be very dusty. However, at one point, I thought I might have over-done it, and then I found this! Edited November 26, 2012 by Alpha Delta 210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) Fixed that for ya http://www.mod-sales...DESERTISED).htm Looks like it was dropped down a flight of stairs.. I want one. Edited November 26, 2012 by Michaelvk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlra Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 http://www.djparkins.com/acatalog/1_35th_Vehicles.html Firing Line cammo..... this etched sheet looks good if you anneal it first then bend leaves in a random manner before painting randomly in sand/pink or dark green/light green or green/black depending on the appropriate scenario. If you were then to add the herbs, finely rubbed, it would look even more the business! Nice model though.....m,ight be 'over egging' it a bit! Regards Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Fixed that for ya http://www.mod-sales...DESERTISED).htm Looks like it was dropped down a flight of stairs.. I want one. Thanks for sorting out the link, Michael. I made the post from my iPhone, but I don't know why it didn't work! I have amended it again to make it neater. Someone one paid £1550 for that Snatch! I would take your analogy further to two flights of stairs before settling in a sand pit!! http://www.djparkins...h_Vehicles.html Firing Line cammo..... this etched sheet looks good if you anneal it first then bend leaves in a random manner before painting randomly in sand/pink or dark green/light green or green/black depending on the appropriate scenario. If you were then to add the herbs, finely rubbed, it would look even more the business! Nice model though.....m,ight be 'over egging' it a bit! Regards Rex Thanks for the link, Rex. I had never heard of this company, but I have now bookmarked them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngloSaxon Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I think that looks great! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I would've paid that too.. Happily! Granted, I'd expect to spend double that getting it up to road legal scratch and reliability.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Nice one! Hope mine turns out half as good... So any kitchen products slightly smaller than mixed herbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Nice one! Hope mine turns out half as good... So any kitchen products slightly smaller than mixed herbs? Thanks Sean, glad you like it. I look forward to seeing yours. An Army friend who is familiar with the Snatch said that t he material is secured to a 'blanket', and suggested using sand on PVA glue to get the subtle cam net effect. Sounds like a good idea to me. Let us know if you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Great looking Land Rover !! Very well done !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks, Peter. I really appreciate the positive remarks. I have just finished her (?) twin from the same box, the WMIK R+, which is an equally nice kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Stunning build, really really well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Another stunning landi of yours, had a friend do a walk around at work for ref pics for me, can't wait for the PE to be released for these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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