1/35 ESCI LAV25 Command Vehicle - in 1st

[eastrock]

Thanks Andy, Continuing with the build

here's a late night update, still can't sleep already 1:30am and Mojo still spiking up... I was already in LHS this afternoon and I forgot to pick-up the Meng Pick-up with Stowage

Right side view



Left side view


as always Thanks for Stopping by

[bbd468]

I agree with Tony...you are SOOO far past "tha basics"! Rock on ER!!!

Gary

[bullardino]

This is becoming something other than the original kit. A real masterpiece, ER

[ogrejohn]

Lots of nice modifications there ER!

[wing_nut]

I know all about that mojo kicking in. Seeing 1:30 in the morning all to often these days. But at least you are making good use of the time.

[eastrock]

Gary - Thanks a lot much appreciated

Nemo - I got one notch up the ladder, did I say I love ESCI kit? lol

Luigi - Thanks I'll still have to work on the PDR thanks for the reference still need a lot to repair.

OJ - mUch appreciated thanks for hanging around

Marc - Yes the Mojo keep you going but the sad part I got droopy eyes at work lol

[Deleted]

This is coming together realy well, im looking forward to seeing how it turns out! :-D

[wbill76]

ER,

You've got to take advantage of those 'in the groove' moments whenever they strike! More nice progress on this dress-up project, looking good.

[eastrock]

Mack - Thanks!!! will do almost done with the construction just some bits and pieces.

Bill - Thanks for that but sometimes it hard work in the office especially with droopy eyes and can't think straight, will shoot you a pm when I started painting.

Nemo, Thanks Mate it really improved my skills since I join here thank you again for pushing my limits, looking forward with our PANDA GB project (once again a good chance to improve the kit) seems lot of guys like to join in

[eastrock]

Update:

This is the before shot of the front of the LAV and still working on the After ;D



Partial work on the stowage


Base coat Black green


Cheers!

[wbill76]

Stowage looks like it ought to really bring this one to life ER, nice progress.

[eastrock]

Thanks Bill, this is just the partial stowage, have to do jumping jacks to make up the time

[deafpanzer]

You are going to add stowage?!?!?! Always like the look of armors carrying stowage!

[bbd468]

I dig tha stowage ER, its gonna look sweet on the LAV!

Gary

[eastrock]

Carlos - Thanks my Friend but I'll be taking a break in the mean time due to Holiday season Party harder first

Nemo - yup I have to catch with the time so not to hurry on the deadline nears, this will be mildly weathered with less mud.

Numbaone - paint will be coming very soon still need to finish the small details

Andy - yes like Nemo said just prepping up the Stowage for the meantime.

Gary - Thanks My Man I'll add some more soon.

Merry Christmas to all!!!

[eastrock]

a bit of an update, smoke launcher and jerry can holder, tell me what you think, good or bad as long it would help the build

a question also about the Jerry Cans should I put water can on the exhaust side? and to the left Gas Can under the launcher?





Happy New Year!!!

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good! Wish I can answer your question... know absolutely nothing about modern armor but I am curious what others will say. LOL

[bullardino]

I'm sorry, but I'm totally ignorant on modern armor, so I can't help... ;(

Anyway the scratchbuilding looks great, very nice details added

[ogrejohn]

Nice scratch work ER! Sorry, can't help you on the jerry can question either.

[reserve]

Hard to say what regulations state about such things but if it was my vehicle I had to ride in it's a sure thing I'd not have a fuel can close to the exhaust system.

This is looking really good ER all the extras you've put in are making this one shine


Regards,
Mark

[tonylee]

Even in real life people put fuel cans in some of the most oddball
places.

I think they have a death wish or something.

Where are the tech advisers when you need em??

Hang in there
Tony lee

[eastrock]

Andy, Luigi, OJ, Mark Thanks a lot for hanging around

Tony, sometimes the stowage post a problem due to technicalities

Dicky, so I'll be putting 1 Gas can near the SLEP, and 2 water can on the left

Thanks!!!

[406 Silverado]

Slow and steady progress ER. Looking good. I would hate to have to paint all those back packs.

[wouter]

Hiya ER, nice build so far dude. Love those backpaints, but I agree with Rob, not the most fun part I reckon ^^

Cheers

[wbill76]

Nice round of updates on the details ER and you've got the answer you needed on the cans...so flip a coin!

[redleg12]

Moving along very nicely.... as for the cans, remember ,Pvt Joe Snuffy rides in these and many times a can will not be in the perfect place.

rounds Complete!!

[brembo]

nice work ER Buddy.

i have stowed a few vehicles in my time, and altho there are SOP's and guidelines for stowage in the most part it comes down to the crew commanders preference and also operational requirements as to load placement. So as dicky says, write your own 'op ord' and stow away

cheers

8-)Rich

[eastrock]

Thanks guys!!! much appreciated

Continuing with the build after the Holiday Season and Drinking binge done time to go back to the LAV, I'm done with the front just the wire cutter missing, as of now working on the rear.



here's the difference



Cheers!!!

[bullardino]

Again, pig's ear is slowly turning into first class silk purse, ER

Great progress on this old kit.

[eastrock]

Thanks Luigi, almost there for 1st coat of primer still need to check the primeportal for details