Kinetics's RG-31 MK3 Canadian Army Version W/ RWS

[TRM]

Pete, Steve and Rich...thanks for stopping in, sorry I missed you on the reply earlier!! Things have been a bit crazy for a while here....still swimming though!!


Well it's time for another quick little update. I have sneaked in some time here and there to push this one along. There is not a whole heck of a lot more building left to do and then it all comes down to the paint and weathering; so here we go!

One part that needed some attention I felt was the winch. The mold was just a bit wonky for me...



A couple pieces of brass rod and some white stuff, I think it might work out somewhat better.



Moving on, I added a some undercarriage plumbing to the rear axle...







These little items might not show too much but once you start, you just kind of keep on going I guess. This brings me into some final interior detailing. Once the rack, computer for the RWS and some stowage things will clutter up rather nicely.



Again, a quick mock up gives me an idea as to where I stand...



I managed to slap together the wheels and give this one a soft stance!





I found some extras on the bench that might work out on this one...some Armor Farm Winch Cable.





And some modern boxes from Armor Farm as well



So next up for this one is some detail sanding and clean up and finally I need to construct that RWS. Thanks for taking the time to have a peek!!

[sabre]

Great progress TRM, I look forward to the painting stage.

[adampolo13-Email Not Valid]

Great work as always T!

[TRM]

Sabre/Adam...Thank you! If I get that RWS out of the way it should be smooth sailing to the PAINT!!!

[deafpanzer]

Now you are talking!!! Love 'em stuff from Armor Farm... can't wait to buy more in September since it should be easy to travel back home than model kits. LOL

[bullardino]

Wonderful job, Todd

[Leon]

Nice work on the plumbing and winch Todd,really looking the biz.

[Deleted]

Awesome stuff!

[wbill76]

Creeping details, is that some kind of winter-affliction that's common up in the Northeast? Very nice detailification here T.

[TRM]

Andy - Solid stuff there brotha'! Definitely easier than packing kits, but we discussed my thought of taking old clothes and tossing them out...well except the ones you are wearing at the time and pack kits into the suitcase!! I am figuring you will have trouble leaving "our corner" for the most part...MSC, SMA, AF, AMMO, Celticwerks, Apenflage Hobbies and Joe Farina...LOL...rigth across from the Club Table? You're screwed!

Dicky, I couldn't think of anyone better to talk about my "undercarriage" than you my friend!! Mile away do make the heart grow fonder!! Thanks btw...most appreciated!! Never got around to picking up any of the small white stuff to have a go at your Magic White Wiring process...but I have had 3 snow storms in a row..about 26" of the white stuff on the ground right now....LOL!!

Luigi...Thank you Sir!!

Leon, thank you buddy!!

Bruce - Thank you much!!

Bill, must be! Nothing better to do other than build and shovel!! Thank you my friend!!

[paulh.]

This is a very nice build T . I like the job you've done on the winch.

[TRM]

Thank you very much Paul!!

[TRM]

Well,I am still plugging away on the RG-31 for our good friends over on Inscale.org and it's time for another little update. I managed to work through 99.7% of the building process I think and began moving into the realm on painting. First things first...let start with the RWS construction.

Instructions called for beginning with the M2 .50 cal..



I decided to upgrade the gun a bit as I eluded to in a previous post here. The upgrade set is from RB Model and the best cheap, quick and dirty way to spruce up a .50 Cal..



The RB barrel is a bit closer to the real length on this gun.



After chopping off the barrel and then drilling a hole for receiving the new barrel, I pulled out some foil tape to add a bit of detail to the top casing of the gun.



This should pop once some paint and maybe a little dry brushing gets underway. The RB set comes with a few goodies to bring the gun up to snuff. Handles for the rear of the gun and one for the slide bolt.




So after plenty of tiny detail sanding the RWS comes together...well it will be actually together after a little paint!!





I fired up the airbrush earlier today. I began laying some primer, some shading and then a light coat of the interior color. I chose the off white color after looking into many different color schemes that are used on this vehicle.







A little color change...going red for the extinguisher!



And finally, I laid down some black primer on the .50 Cal.. This are moving along nicely I think. Still plenty more to go but for now...thanks for tuning in!!



This are moving along nicely I think. Still plenty more to go but for now...thanks for tuning in!!

[wbill76]

Looking good T! Nice work on the Fifty!

[TRM]

Thanks Bill!! A little dry brush and the .50 might just shine!

[Leon]

Nice work on the interior painting Todd.The.50 Cal.is looking the biz.

[deafpanzer]

That Ma Deuce looks HOT!!! Loved the set from RB I used earlier... keep it coming buddy!

[TRM]

Thanks Leon & Andy! Things seem to be coming together for this one!A bunch of interior finish work this week I think and I might be onto the exterior by next weekend!

[bullardino]

Fantastic update, Todd. The .50 is perfect

[paulh.]

The 50 cal looks superb T. Is the foil just embossed over the existing detail or does it replace it?
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[ceresvesta.]

Woweewow T!
Very nice detailing, and the foil on the .50 cal really did it.
Now I am getting hungry for some styrene ...Just a small bite

[TRM]

Thanks fellas, the kind words are most appreciated!

Paul, The .50 was missing the punch dimples, top and bottom. The foil is just HVAC tape for heating ducts. This one was easy to work whereas laying the tape, even with the backer on it, on top of the gun and pressing slighly gave the outline impression. I just cut out the outline a touch bigger for the overlap and ran my rivet tool maker down the section that would be bent over the side. The adhesive back is more than enough to hold in place and burnish the flat sections down. If you want to make sure it never moves, a little CA or even PVA works wonders.






Things came pretty close.  I can't wait to dry brush a little tonight!!  After it is installed in the RWS things will all blend tgether I think!!

[paulh.]

That sure as heck passes muster fro me Todd.
I've got ashed load of that adhesive tape from a kitchen refurb- so its going to be a bit of experimenting for me I think.
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[TRM]

Have at it Paul!! Great stuff; Lap belts and harnesses, clamps for wires, metal plates, .50 cals and more!!

[ceresvesta.]

Tasty! PLain awesome work on the .50 cal Todd.

[TRM]

Seems I missed you both Dicky and Phil...Soz 'bout that!! Thank you both for the kind words!!

Yay...another update...another couple steps closer to closing this one up!!

This one is still all about the interior. As time permits I have tried to pick away at a few things to spruce up the innards.

The Dash



The Archer transfers worked nicely in the bezels and folled them up with a couple tiny droplets of future.

RWS Control



Three main components to the interior digs...



Okay, trying to get some parts mounted before some weathering....always about the weathering ain't it? LOL!!





I added some transfers here and there for color...



Some seats...........



Hanging some equipment............



Another little mock up:



So I think a couple more transfers maybe and some weathering an the two halves can finally come together for good!! I did set aside some time to mess with some of the stowage. I chose some of Value Gears' Universal Stowage to pack in the back.



This is some really nice stuff! Crisp details and plenty to choose from in one set. What more could you ask for?



Now for a little fun. I plan on using the same paint on all of these pieces...if for nothing else but to show how the primer you choose can affect the end result of the pieces you are working on. I took four different color primers from Vallejo and shot each of the pieces (yes, I know there are 5 there...two are the same!! LOL!)



I cheated a bit on one as I thought some shading should be placed on this one. With some Camo Pale Brown I laid some shading down.



Next was adding the color. I choose Sand which normally would not need to be thinned, but I wanted to add a couple thin layers rather than try and cover the pieces all in one shot.





I took various colors all in the same tonal range as the Sand and hand painted the straps and buckles and added just a touch of Dark Steel pigment to the steel rods on the one pack.



Some washes coming up soon on these puppies!!

Sorry for the long winded heavy pic update! I have a couple things I need to play catch up on over the next few days but I am really looking forward to jumping back on this by tthe weekend!!

As always, Thanks for taking the time to swing by!!!

[deafpanzer]

Value Gear Details make one of the best stowage sets... it was pleasure painting them on my duck not long time ago. I will not hesitate to buy more at upcoming show. LOL

Great work on the stowage and fire extinguishers! Can't wait to it dirty next...

[TRM]

Thank you Andy!! Value Gear has an exceptional product! Rally nice castings!! They won't be my last either!! Oh yeah...weathering is on the horizon!!

[Leon]

Great work on the interior components and gear Todd.Looking really good.

[TRM]

Thanks Leon!! Can't wait to get to the outside on this one soon!!