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Post by stikpusher on Mar 9, 2024 1:36:17 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Mar 9, 2024 3:08:13 GMT -5
Looking good Carlos! I really like the different variations of 113.
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Post by handiabled on Mar 9, 2024 3:47:29 GMT -5
You moved right along with this! Are you going to do in Desert Storm color or?
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Post by stikpusher on Mar 9, 2024 10:13:09 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! The 113 family is pretty big from the basic APC, mortar tracks, command post tracks, to various armament carriers like the Aussie Fire Support Vehicles, US flame thrower “Zippos”, artillery ammo haulers, air defense Chaparral, Vulcan, & Rapier tracks, or even those that carried the Lance tactical battlefield missile. All built around that chassis and drivetrain. The designers sure got the basics right way back when…
Brent, since there is no interior on this kit, the basic hull and turret builds up quick enough. It’s been the Indy link tracks and getting a bendable straw of the right size that’s been holding me up here. We don’t have any kids in the house anymore where I could grab one from their juice boxes like when our kids were little. It’s been a few years since those days… now I’m on the lookout to get some tubing to do the antenna base brush guards over the external fuel cells…. And yes, this will be in Desert Storm Sand color, not in the NATO woodland colors.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 12, 2024 7:44:45 GMT -5
That's very unusual looking machine! I look forward to see your magic work on it.
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Post by chromdome35 on Mar 12, 2024 8:57:06 GMT -5
Cool vehicle, looking good so far!
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Post by tcoat on Mar 12, 2024 9:03:28 GMT -5
I love's me a good 113 variant. Stik, do you know what those boxes on each side of rear are for?
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Post by dupes on Mar 12, 2024 9:29:59 GMT -5
I love all of the M113 variants. On my "to do" list!
So is finding a selection of bendable straws, now. Genius.
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Post by stikpusher on Mar 12, 2024 11:12:39 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Andy, it is indeed a unique looking AFV with that turret, although similar turret systems are now seen in many armies around the world. TC, those are armored external fuel cells on the rear. The internal fuel cell was removed and that area used for more storage space. A little safer for the crew in combat, and I believe slightly more fuel capacity between the two tanks compared to the single internal fuel cell. Dupes, I’m with you on 113 variants. I still have quite a few more types in my stash to tackle… plus a few more I’d love to add… ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) :
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Post by tcoat on Mar 12, 2024 12:23:18 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Andy, it is indeed a unique looking AFV with that turret, although similar turret systems are now seen in many armies around the world. TC, those are armored external fuel cells on the rear. The internal fuel cell was removed and that area used for more storage space. A little safer for the crew in combat, and I believe slightly more fuel capacity between the two tanks compared to the single internal fuel cell. Dupes, I’m with you on 113 variants. I still have quite a few more types in my stash to tackle… plus a few more I’d love to add… ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) : Ahhhh that makes sense.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 12, 2024 15:44:02 GMT -5
Hmmm. I’ve been asleep while this has beeen happening I see. That looks nice so far.
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 1, 2024 23:42:24 GMT -5
Now that my RSOV and Oscar are completed, this one is back on deck as my main project. I created some brush guards for the rear antenna mounts using a straw, and I made some antenna mount bases for the two for the forward antennas that Academy neglected to include. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/y6cCVGCm/IMG-9708.jpg) Next up is getting stowage in place then it’ll be ready for priming & painting.
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Post by handiabled on Jun 2, 2024 3:38:49 GMT -5
Great to see this one back on your bench again!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 2, 2024 9:07:55 GMT -5
I missed this when you first posted it Carlos but I’m scooping it up now. Nice additions as far as the antennas and conduit piping goes. You were right about the juice box straws alright. Those do indeed come in handy. Lol
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 7, 2024 15:15:26 GMT -5
Brent & Joe, thank you! More progress to report today… Over the past few days I’ve been working on stowage for this beast… thank goodness for Tamiya, Value Gear, and my spares bin… ![](https://i.postimg.cc/fy35zL9N/IMG-9716.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/NGVpN13f/IMG-9717.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/4d9jvJ35/IMG-9719.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/x8VhtWJS/IMG-9720.jpg) Aside from some MRE and bottled water cases to be added after priming and painting, this thing is ready for primer and paint now…
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Post by handiabled on Jun 8, 2024 2:54:14 GMT -5
The added stowage really adds to the look of this.
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Post by lyle on Jun 8, 2024 7:03:59 GMT -5
Man, that is really shaping up! The stowage adds so much.
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 8, 2024 10:55:30 GMT -5
Brent & Lyle, thank you! The stowage sure gives that "lived in" look.
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 18, 2024 21:45:47 GMT -5
Finally more progress! I was able to get this under a coat of primer… Mig Ammo One Shot Brown ![](https://i.postimg.cc/tJwYryvp/IMG-9760.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/bYBDYHyW/IMG-9761.jpg) Next up… Sand base color…
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Post by buddho on Jun 18, 2024 22:11:38 GMT -5
Stowage adds a nice, realistic touch...looking fab!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 19, 2024 2:50:51 GMT -5
Looking nice in primer. Agreed about the stowage. Sure does bring some life to the party.
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 19, 2024 9:57:51 GMT -5
Buddho & Kyle, thank you.
Seriously, a military vehicle without any stowage of any sort just looks so naked… 🤨 Unless it’s on parade or in a motor pool… 🤔
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Post by Leon on Jun 19, 2024 13:22:46 GMT -5
This is coming along nicely Carlos!
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 19, 2024 20:20:15 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! Not too much more stuff left to do on this. 😁
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 22, 2024 21:23:04 GMT -5
Today I was able to airbrush on a coat of Polly Scale Desert Storm Sand, plus some Tamiya CARC/NATO Green in selected areas. It came out ok, but not quite as good as intended, since the polly Scale paint was not performing optimally, alternating between tip dry and splatter... ![](https://i.postimg.cc/j5pGvYfB/IMG-9768.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/Gtv65gJt/IMG-9769.jpg) we shall see how much free time that I get in the coming week to hopefully get this thing wrapped up soon...
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Post by handiabled on Jun 23, 2024 4:19:51 GMT -5
Looks great with the sand color shot on it!
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 23, 2024 9:19:19 GMT -5
Thanks Brent! Now comes the fun part of all the detail painting…😯
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Post by brandonk on Jun 23, 2024 10:02:12 GMT -5
She looks great. Only just started painting and it already has depth and character.
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 23, 2024 15:50:16 GMT -5
She looks great. Only just started painting and it already has depth and character. Thanks Brandon. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Yeah, it's got plenty of character when it's already loaded down like a gypsy wagon
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Post by stikpusher on Jul 1, 2024 20:02:14 GMT -5
More progress on this over the past weekend... I was able to get the basic colors onto the stowage, aside from the tow cable, spare track shoes, and the tie down straps... ![](https://i.postimg.cc/ZKwhzV0R/IMG-9790.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/4NfT0rfq/IMG-9791.jpg) hopefully I should have more finished by the end of next weekend...
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