Not a problem SternO.
To be honest, the treads and chassis were the only real work on this kit. The exterior is pretty much OOTB with only minor detailing. The lights were just a spur of the moment idea. If one were to build the kit stock, it would still look like the movie prop. So despite the bad fit and brittle plastic, I am really liking this build.
That looks really good, I can’t wait to see more dirt on her.
She’s looking really good there G!
A little bit of progress. I went back over the model to redo the shading and highlighting where the sponge muck looked bad.
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[/url]APC-104 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-105 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
The area under where the dorsal turret sits was spotted with oil and grime to give the area some interest. I wonder if military hardware in the future still leak fluids…
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[/url]APC-106 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-109 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-110 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-111 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
I tried painting the backside of the replacement windshield black, but it was very obvious that the backside was painted. I then tried using Tamiya rattle can smoke which worked much better. The translucency of the paint gives the glass a sense of depth, yet hides the empty hull. The spray went on very badly, so you don’t get to see the backside! Sorry. [:$]
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[/url]APC-113 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
Okay, time for a quick spray of Tamiya semi-gloss to prep for some pin washes and filtering…
She looks really good in the photos.
Thanks guys - I’m on the final stretch now. It won’t be long. Maybe seventeen days. [:P]
Of course! Why would you expect perfection from the army, or any other branch of the military? We have stuff that leaks all the time. With battle tanks’ vibration, and jumping around all over parts wear out, why shouldn’t they leak too?
Welcome to my world! I had the same problem spraying the windows for my 1/48th scale X-wing when I tried to get the tinted look - it went on too thin, or it went on too thick! Now my X-wing looks like a black out shelter not being able to see in. I just gave up. WWW.ROSCO.COM you can get a book of coloured films to cover your camera lens for a tinted effect. You can also cut them up and glue them to your model when you need a window with a tint to it. Unfortunately they aren’t too big, so you have to make the best of what you have since it has every colour of the rainbow - but only one of each shade. It costs nothing, and you can get it with a hand bag. I think it also comes with a lanyard. It’s all free! The only colour that isn’t included it BLACK. Why is anyones’ guess…
~ Cobra Chris
Here’s where you can get the gel films that I was referring to.
http://www.rosco.com/filters/roscolux.cfm
I hold them in front of my camera lens to create visual effects. You can use them for whatever you wish.
~ Cobra Chris
It rained last night on LV-426. But it was Mr. Topcoat Gloss, not water. Funny weather over there.
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[/url]APC-114 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
Work has been slow (again!) on the APC, but I managed to finish applying the weathing washes.
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[/url]APC-120 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-116 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-118 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
The washes have since been tidied up, and so just a little detail painting and highlighting, then time for the lights to go in. This thing has been sitting around too long and other projects are lining up, so I’ll try to get it across the finish line real soon.
Hey ;
Haven’t looked in a while . I like what I see. T.B.
Lookin’ good G!!!
What an awsome colour match! I’m glad to see this, and wish that there was more like it. Thank you for sharing this with us.
~ Cobra Chris
Lights in, lights on!
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[/url]APC-121 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-122 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-123 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-124 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
The tail lights have to have more light blocking added. The windshield went in last night. A bit of touch up on the paint, a little more weathering, and she should be ready for action!
Very cool!
This thing has been a great wip. I think you have solved/overcome/worked around and just plain modeled yourself into a heck of a fine model. 
Real “silk purse - sows ear” stuff here.
Looks awesome G, looking forward to seeing her done.
Hey guys thanks for your support and patience! We are almost there. Here are some not so great photos (taken in my bathroom!) with all of the lights in the APC switched on:
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[/url]APC-125 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-126 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
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[/url]APC-127 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr
I need to do some light blocking for the forward side markers and tail lights. (Can you see the light bleed at the tail lights in the middle photo?)
I’m joining the #metoo movement - the APC got into FSM’s coverage of the 2018 IPMS Nationals, the first time I got “carded” by the staff!
The lights are not on in the photo - the aliens must have cut the power. “How could they have cut the power, they’re animals!” Actually, loose wires must have caused the outage. Teaches me to solder the connections next time.