JamesP Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) I started this kit around 26 or years ago and though I got as far as brush painting a coat of olive drab on it I could see it was going to be nothing more than a boring green box. I started thinking about it again after watching Kallisti's excellent build and then recently found its hiding place. Only improvements to the kit are those that can't be seen; metal axle stubs and thicker metal studs for the gun carriage so it doesn't rattle about. Mostly painted with Humbrol enamels. Edited September 6, 2020 by JamesP 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Very nice, James! Weathering looks just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen W Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Iconic craft! Love the colour scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 That’s spot on is that. I love the fact that the real thing was based on a Douglas aircraft tug! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Excellent build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Very smart. Well done. Now, a dropship to go with it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aigore Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Awesome! Looks like it comes straight from the drop ship! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 just perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 A great representation of the APC, my friend! The weathering is at just the right level. Has anyone noticed that the Colonial Marines can stand up whilst inside the APC, but once they get outside, they're actually taller than the vehicle? That's the magic of Hollywood, I guess... Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) On 8/27/2020 at 12:54 PM, TEXANTOMCAT said: That’s spot on is that. I love the fact that the real thing was based on a Douglas aircraft tug! It was a Hunslet Air Towing Tractor, Model ATT77 they acquired from Heathrow. Its original weight of 72 tons was reduced to 28 by removing the lead ballast, lead lined wheels and 4 inch steel plating. it was then dressed up with 1/4 inch steel to make the APC. Superb build James, happy I inspired you On 9/3/2020 at 5:46 PM, spruecutter96 said: Has anyone noticed that the Colonial Marines can stand up whilst inside the APC, but once they get outside, they're actually taller than the vehicle? That's the magic of Hollywood, I guess... Well that and there is no way the inside can even fit into the vehicle at all, its too tall, to wide and waaay too long Its obviously a Tardis! Edited September 6, 2020 by Kallisti 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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