1/48 Airfix Supacat HMT400 Jackal

[M1Carbine]

Hi all;

I have seen this kit for a while now and it always peaked my interest. To me its just a cool looking light armored vehicle, wicked looking is more like it. So at the recent show A gentleman had a bunch of Tamiya 1/48 and this. So I did what any other model psycho does, I bought them, why the hell not. So after the butcher bird build I was going to take a little break. Got the bench cleaned up and as I was putting some stuff away this kept staring at me, so here we are.

Only three sprues in the box so I figured DO TI!



Suspension and fiddly bits went together without issue. Several little parts but no issues.









Then you hop onto getting all the bits on the top part of the vehicle in place. A few fit issues here but this is not on Airfix. The guy I got these from must have had this sitting in his garage for a bit as some panels are badly warped. No big issue and nothing some clamps could not handle. So off I went and ended up here with 2/3 of the kit done LOL.



















Working on the back deck cover part. The arms are warped bad so I have set one in place now and cemented into place with Tamiya quickset cement. Ill let this sit for the night and get back to it tomorrow.

-Bob

[lyle]

Looking good!

[moramartht]

The guy I got these from must have had this sitting in his garage for a bit as some panels are badly warped.

Oh Sh1t, that's where mine is stowed.  Actually it's a Coyote, but I think it can be built as a Jackal with lots of bits box fodder left over, and I have the crew figures somewhere... 

Regards,

M

[stikpusher]

That’s a pretty cool looking subject! This will be a good one to watch.

[handiabled]

Following! Are you doing this strictly oob?

[kyledehart5]

Man. What a really cool looking unit this is. Watching!

[406 Silverado]

Jeez Bob! Man you’re right….dude must’ve had this in the garage for a bit. You’re doing a great job of working with it though and it’s shaping up well. I hear you on taking a break. I thought I was gonna take a break for a few weeks after I finished the Vette up and got bored after a couple of days of not being at the bench. So…..out came the Ta-152.

Looking forward to more updates buddy.

[M1Carbine]

Feb 18, 2024 4:06:14 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Following! Are you doing this strictly oob?

Yes, OOB all the way

-Bob

[M1Carbine]

Feb 18, 2024 8:36:41 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Jeez Bob! Man you’re right….dude must’ve had this in the garage for a bit. You’re doing a great job of working with it though and it’s shaping up well. I hear you on taking a break. I thought I was gonna take a break for a few weeks after I finished the Vette up and got bored after a couple of days of not being at the bench. So…..out came the Ta-152.

Looking forward to more updates buddy.

Joe - some of the panels are really bad. Just have the front section to go and may get that hammered out toda…….no pun intended.

-Bob

[M1Carbine]

Hi all;

So progress has been smooth. Breaks here and there but I have had such a blast with this little kit I cant stop lol. Despite the warpage and very little fit issues this is a hoot.

So my usual Mr Surfacer 1500 Black primer was sprayed. I let that cure for about 2 days. I had a little concern as this really was the first time I have worked with this Airfix type plastic so I was a bit hesitant. The newer Airfix I have in my stash the the 1/48 Buccaneer are I guess the more "main stream" styrene. Anyway; after all that I hit it with MMP-039 British sand yellow modern AFV. Again this stuff goes down like silk. After that cured for about another 2 days I Hit it with my usual Tamiya X-22 Clear cut 40 Clear to 60 Mr Leveling thinner. Once that cured I added the minimal amount of decals.

I have some touchup seam lines I saw that need to be addressed but in those areas they are a different color than the base and will be hand brushed. So that plus a pin wash, a smidge of chipping, some dust and we should be good to go. hopefully by the weekend.
















-Bob

[stikpusher]

Very nice work Bob! That’s a very sharp looking build!

[kyledehart5]

Looks awesome! Can’t wait to see the final

[handiabled]

Holy fast batman you are cruising through this one! Looks great with some color on it

[Mike]

I've never even heard of this vehicle before, but it does look interesting.

Nice clean job with it so far. I can't wait to see how this turns out.

[jmarc]

Just stumble on your post ..Great start , you bet I'll be here watching the balance of your build .. Go,go,goooo

[TOWGunner]

Very cool tactical support vehicle. You've done an excellent job with it.

[M1Carbine]

Thank you Carlos

Kyle - thank you. Wont have long to wait my friend.

Handi -agree 100%. The Airfix I guess 'early plastic" is kinda a weird. When the Mr Surfacer 1500 went on I was concerned it would be too hot and melt. held up to a huge sigh of relief on my part.

Mike - Thank you. I did not as well till I saw the box art of this thing when Airfix did a 1/48 box set for Operation Herrick. There was I believe another armored vehicle and a chopper. Saw the kit at the last show and said Ok, let me check it out.

Jmarc - Thank you. Was some hurdles to overcome but still a blast to build.

TG - Thank you my friend. I chuckled at your quote under your avatar "Slowly building down my stash.....Only 600 more to go" LMAO...I fell ya brother.

Thank you all. Off to post the finished product in the Completed section

-Bob

[deafpanzer]

Now thats pretty cool and the best part it doesn't have wings!!! LOL Looking sharp my friend!

[Steve Zuleski]

The detail they put into this scale is amazing, and you really brought that out nicely, wow!

[TOWGunner]

Hard to believe it's only 1/48 scale!