AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) Something a little bit different from me for this Group Build Going to add some aftermarket stowage and maybe put it in a simple diorama. Edited March 6, 2011 by Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPhreakII Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Had that kit once.. was very impressed with it.. very ompressed... Might just go out and buy ot once again...only problem here is that there are not that many shops that carry the Academy line (those that did folded last year) Harald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 nice choice mish, a classic APC, in brazil the m-113 continues on active service, looking ahead for more cheers Pompeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 adding some after market bits Might get some more yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice maps but what are the dog biscuits for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Mish, you might know this already, but Verlinden do a US Vietnam-era stowage set which could be ideal for this kit: Historex Agents linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Yeah got that one on my wish list, thanks Obi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPhreakII Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Mish, This may be old news to you, but you know that the M-113's in Nam used the sandbags on the floor against mines and boobytraps (yes we can say boobytraps, because that is the era term...), because aluminium has zero chance against most explosives (and some of the explosives used were recycled bombs that didn't go boom when dropped from various aircraft). Played havoc on the gearbox though... Harald Oh and the reason most of the infantry rode on the roof also has to do with the abovementioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Thanks, yes I was aware and that is exactly what the sandbags are for. Obi I bit the bullet and ordered the stowage, in fact I found it a few pence cheaper on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Finally got started on this one today, so this mornings progress: More later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I've got this kit and the interior looks really nice, so will be watching this build closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hi Mish, & welcome to the darkside nice work too on that engine it is a great kit way ahead of the Tamiya 113 Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 So the rest of today's efforts See the sandbags? Way out of scale or what? More tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 That looks really good especially the interior wash it looks just right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks folks, just a little work on the interior today And started work on some of the interior stowage, ammo anyone? More soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 That interior looks great Mish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Great job on the interior Mish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Todays efforts: Got the road wheels done And painted up a lot of the stowage and placed it inside to get an idea of where it's all going to go. More tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 looking ace, loving the playboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 First job today was to empty the stowage out and put the swing arms in place. Next I fitted the rear hatch/ramp and started test fitting the upper armour. More later today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hi Mish, coming along very nice, like the pin ups too. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Looking good Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks guys, This afternoons progress. First I sprayed the remaining panels. I then test fitted everything again If I have the small engine hatch open this is how much can seen seen If I decide to have the full hatch open the whole engine can be seen. View through top hatches Views through the rear hatch/ramp More next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Nice work Mish! I was thinking of sticking a couple of Playboy centerfolds on the back wall of my Huey, Miss April 1970 and Miss(es) October 1970, twins! You beat me to it! I might go with a big psychedelic Jimi Hendrix poster instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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