SMJmodeler - Thanks for the compliments. Yup, all the hatches will be opened so you can see as much of the interior as possible. Unfortunately, the turret hatches are small and the angle of the driver’s hatch doesn’t show off much of the interior. I know it is all there though.
Uh…holy CRAP, Gino–that is as cool and as good as anything that has ever been posted here. Freakin TOP-notch detailing! The rest of it is rocking HARD too. WOW.
You ARE going to put some proper filters over the paint job when it’s done, right? [:O]…[;)] (Tora, Tora, Tora! – running for my life, lol! [:D])
Karl, Karl, Karl… You had to say the “f”-word, didn’t you. [8o|] Fire for Effect!!
It will get a proper “wash” and some drybrushing. No artys-fartsy filters for me.
great job! all that is “missing” is the smells of the interior - LOL
gives me some good memories. I spent a lot of time inside those things. (A0 version)
cb1 - Thanks for the compliment and I hear you on the smell. The interior smell of an armored vehicle with a bunch of guys living in it for weeks on end is unique (to say the least). The best way I can describe it to anyone who has not been in the Army is think a combo of sweaty armpits and baked bean farts…[+o(]
Holy crap…more complicated than a zone and sweep (artillery joke). Damm…i keep thinking clear panels…or LED lighting… or raise roof held up by clear rods… So for this month when we look up anal, your picture is there!.. Very nice…PS you know me…love old school…real equipment does not “modulate”
Rounds Complete!!
Mike - Yup, the ol’ Zone and Sweep or maybe the “8 rounds all bursting in air at the same time” trick would be easier, but nothing easy is ever worth it. And we think alike on weathering as well. Keep your powder dry over the Holidays!
[:D]Ha ha, I laughed out loud at your reply, Gino! Glad to see you have a sense of humor! [Y][B]
Holy crap, Gino! That detailing is outstanding! Literally, my jaw dropped!
Bruce - Thanks for the compliments. I just build 'em as I see 'em. That was probably the last update for a while. Off on a little vacation to FL for the holidays.
Gino, your level of detail, Accurate detail, makes me feel like a second rate hack.
Truly superb workmanship here.
Looks like we are getting the Snowpocalyse here in the DC area. About 32" so far. Between snow blowings of the driveway, I have been at the bench.
I have completed detailing and filling the interior with gear. I added MREs, water bottles, ammo cans, maps, magazines, etc…
Here it is so far.
Even a “motivational” poster taped to the ceiling. [:D]
I have also added a map, MRE bag, ammo can, pack and a magazine to the turret as well.
Looks like it almost time to blow off the driveway again. Hope you like the work so far.
Looks great Gino, love that lived-in look.
Btw: Guess I’m lucky, neighbor has an all-terrain vehicle with a blade and came over and scraped ours out.
I’ve always loved your work Gino and this is no exception. Your attention to detail and actually doing it is most impressive. Masterful.
Terry
Thanks Gamera and jibber. I like making them look realistic and lived in. For me, the detailing is the fun part.
I just started over from the beginning just to go over all of this detail all over again. Still blows me away, Gino.
Thanks Mike. I hope some of it is helpful.
OUTSTANDING…love the little things, the helmet on the seat…the magizine…look like maps lying around…the open carton…life in an APC is a mess!!! Controlled, but a mess. Long weekend with the snow here in the east. Great to get in some bench time!
Watch your cherry juice in the cold!!
Rounds Complete!!
Thanks Mike. Ahh, the fond days of living out of a bag for weeks on end in a small space with a few other smelly guys. Yup, those were fun days…in a strange way.
Wow, I’m not sure how I missed this. Your attention to detail is amazing. I love that interior!