Meng AMX-30B

[mz3]

I just looked back at the other posts in here and I didn't mention the jig. If you don't know, this kit comes with a jig for track construction. It also has areas molded in for bending the PE parts of the kit to their proper shape. It's a nice tool, even if it caused me a little headache.

[mz3]

I would like to see more people building this kit. It's a great and fairly easy kit to build.

Update...

So I know I said I was going to build this OOB, I lied. I couldn't help myself, I ran wires and added a few missing weld lines.


I am assuming this is the way to run these wires. I couldn't find anything online that showed where the wires went into the tank.



This side was a pain, there are 4 items that need wires in this little area.


Again, I ran into a part that didn't finish forming, part of the MG mount. I just added a generic piece of styrene, the gun will cover it.


This is the part that made me decide to run wires. For most of the parts there are already connectors molded into place to take wire. The lights on the front don't have any, but it can't really be seen.


I also added weld lines around the panel that holds the spare tracks and on the panel opposite. They looked weird without them. The panels were just sitting there.


Just a few more things left to do. I think I am going to give the turret a light texture.

[wbill76]

Nice work on the subtle details mz, always love seeing things like that added to a build.

[bbd468]

Wow, nice work with the wires man! Very clean and precise....well done!

[mz3]

Thanks guys!

Alright, last update before painting!!!

I added a light texture to the mantlet and turret-



I wanted the texture to be really thin and light, so I stippled Mr. Surfacer 1200 very lightly. I only want the slightest hint of texture on this. Don't ask me why, for some reason I just want it like that.

I should get it in primer tonight or tomorrow and hopefully first coat of paint before the end of the weekend. Hopefully.

[Leon]

WOW making very nice progress MZ.Really like the addition of the wiring and texture on the turret.

[mz3]

Well that sucked, anyways here's an update...





Camo is on, tools are on, first round of chips are done. Colors are Tamiya Nato green, black and brown. Chips are green to show the black and brown wearing off here and there.

Hopefully my next update will only be a day or two away, not 7 months.

[wbill76]

Nice to see this one come back around, here's hoping you can get more bench time in on this one with the winter season.

[deafpanzer]

Lovely work on the camo!

[Deleted]

glad you are back with it, nice camo

[Deano]

Excellent work so far , 10 out of 10 for patience with the tracks ... well worth it!