infofrog Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Vietnam willys jeep very sorry about the confusion This model represents an M151A2 used in the invasion of Greneda by the 82d Airborne in 1983. Will be a straight forward build . No thrills . Just out of the box simple , since I have a big build going on at the moment . Please enjoy the ride Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 This is a very nice model . Highly recommend I will post some photo's tomorrow .. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Looks good Rick. I look forward to following your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 The glue up is about 80% finished . I really like how to model goes together . Very nice Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbie Air Services Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Was the A2 version used in Vietnam?, or are you building the 'Grenada' version? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Was the A2 version used in Vietnam?, or are you building the 'Grenada' version? I can't answer that . sorry. Maybe someone will will answer that . This is my plan Primer , paint rust color , wet areas , salt , paint olive drab , brush off salt to show some rust . clear coat . Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Looking good! Vietnam saw the M151 and M151A1. The A2 came about afterwards, about 1976 IIRC. The only real visual difference I can remember, It's been 40+ years, is the M151 and 151A1 had squared off front fenders with small turn signals. I think! G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 This one looks interesting, especially your painting plan. Think I'll tag along. Cheers, Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbie Air Services Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Academy have done the A1 version. I haven't built it yet, so can't compare the two kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thank you all Rick I think all glue up is about 95% finished .The men and tires are not glued . I need to make a strap for luggage on the hood . On two things on this model thats not supplied . Antenna and strap for luggage on the hood .No big deal .. I'm going to primer then go had thanksgiving lunch Enjoy Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Was the A2 version used in Vietnam?, or are you building the 'Grenada' version? Just found out from a friend The model you have represents an M151A2 was used in the invasion of Greneda by the 82d Airborne in 1983. This build paint and title will now be changed . to Greneda build Sorry for any confusion rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 The jeep has Tamyia primer with some pre shading . Enjoy Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Looking great Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Next paint main color .Model Master 4720 sand Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 The main colour is finished . Now I'm paint the little parts. I think its looking mighty fine so far . . Tires are not glue to model yet Still recommend this model . Enjoy Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 What a lovely little kit, Rick. How are you going to weather it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 What a lovely little kit, Rick. How are you going to weather it? I was going to do a rust . But a friend of mine . Says army took good care of these jeeps from rust . Must be better paint jobs , This maybe a little dust and mud weathering . Not sure yet /. Rick Also This is what modeling is to be for me . Simple and fun to build . No stress on scratch building parts . Just plain and simple Rick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 I finished some trim today . I tried Vallejo paints for brush work .I like there paint for brush work / Also sprayed base coat on the army men . First timer here Enjoy Rick Here's the army men Base coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 I maybe ready for top clear coat for decals.Then little weatheringEnjoyRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Today . I did some dusting . First time . Waiting on some decals from Archer . http://www.archertransfers.com/ Enjoy Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Just found this build. I don't normally wander over here as none of the things have propellers! Looks good so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 That's looking really good Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 My antenna is little thicker than I wanted . I don't have any other brass or wire size . Its straight now and I add a spring .I installed Archer decals for the ammo boxes . Those Archer decals are very nice .EnjoyRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The jeep looks good. I especially like the little touches like the camo packs strapped to the hood (Oh, all right, bonnet. I keep forgetting where I am!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thank you George . Since this is a Greneda build, I try a new technique. I used pastels to make the dust effect . I really like doing that . I will apply that in more model builds . Today I glued the army men in place . I hope tomorrow to lay down some matt clear .. I will post photos maybe tomorrow or late Sunday . Thanks Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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