Rampage55 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 This project was just finished for a local modeling club group build this morning. The deadline is today and the theme is "On or In the Water". Everyone naturally assumed I would be doing a float plane of some sort. So when I announced I was doing a "Tuna Boat" there were some surprised looks. What I didn't mention was, it's going to be a Leatherneck "Tuna Boat"... This is the 1/35 Academy LVTP-7 kit with a few accessories from the spares box done up in a faded Desert MERDEC scheme roaming the Delta corridor during a CAX at 29 Palms sometime during the mid 80's. A fun project that I started over three years ago, ironically enough, as quick armor build. Although over the years it has provided a nice diversion from my usual aircraft builds. So after dragging this project out for a few years it's finally done and it feels great to put this one in the display case. Semper Fi, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 That's beautiful Mark Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Cracking model - love the weathering... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 How cool is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Very nice, I really like the faded paintwork and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 very, very nice !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage55 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Cheers everyone! I appreciate the encouragement. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mideast-mover Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Very nice, I really like the faded paintwork and weathering. that's a class paint job. nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Very nice work, I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony7 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Super job there, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Lovely model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Great job there,well done!I like the figure,adds movement to the dio,great! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west1871 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Amazing paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage55 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thanks everyone. I appreciate the encouragement. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Love all the MERDC patterns, got a couple of builds hanging around the 'to do pile' that will end-up in those schemes. Like your 'track' Mark, looks just right to me. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hi Mark, that's a cracker great job on the faded & weathered paint work looks spot on. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 nice job ark, lovely paint schemme ad the figure are awesome too cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage55 Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Thanks Ian, Andy and Pompeo... I'm pleasantly surprised at the support for Armor subjects here and look forward to sharing my next "Heavy Metal" project with you all. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 oh wow thats amazing, i love the dio you have there, the figure really adds some more atmosphere to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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