| 1/35 Trumpeter LAV-25 'Piranha' | |
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| Topic Started: May 18 2014, 11:31 PM (1,432 Views) | |
| Murfv | May 18 2014, 11:31 PM Post #1 |
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As previously announced I will be taking part in this GB with the quite nice looking(at least in the box!) 1/35 Trumpeter LAV- 25 'Piranha'. A couple of 'what's in the box' pics to prove that I have not jumped the gun and started before today (though I admit that I was tempted) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The kit appears to be fairly straightforward in layout and includes clear plastic for the vision ports as well as parts for four jar-heads to add a bit of interest, if so desired. |
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Vincent It's my hobby and I will enjoy it my way!
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| Parkadge | May 18 2014, 11:36 PM Post #2 |
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Looking forward to seeing this take shape Vincent. |
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| 35th-Scale | May 19 2014, 07:56 AM Post #3 |
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Great to see you in at the start Vinny. Those Trumpy LAVs go together very well.... |
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| Murfv | May 20 2014, 11:45 PM Post #4 |
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Time for a bit of a progress report, first up a quick mock up of the main hull and turret![]() I then started on the under carriage and decided that the mold line on the suspension spring was going to be a pain to clean up... ![]() ....so I removed the molded spring... ![]() ....and made replacement suspension coils from some .79mm wire. ![]() Next will be to get the remainder of the U/C fitted and primed including the rudders and propellers. More updates soon |
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Vincent It's my hobby and I will enjoy it my way!
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| Padraig | May 21 2014, 05:24 AM Post #5 |
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Those suspension coils are looking well. Nice to have an alternative to trying to file down the plastic. Good luck with the build. |
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| 35th-Scale | May 21 2014, 08:10 AM Post #6 |
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Nice job there Vinny. They do look a lot better. |
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| Michael M | May 21 2014, 10:01 AM Post #7 |
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Looks OK. Soldering wire is best for jobs like that, because it's soft, and easy to form. |
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| Karl187 | May 21 2014, 01:07 PM Post #8 |
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Really nice work on the suspension coils- they look way better than the plastic. |
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| Parkadge | May 21 2014, 10:13 PM Post #9 |
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Yes nice work on the suspension. Will you have the kit finished for the next meeting in Dublin? That's partly a joke but knowing your work ethic it's entirely possible
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| Murfv | May 22 2014, 07:13 PM Post #10 |
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Thanks for the comments lads. @ Michael M, soldering wire was my first idea but for the life of me I could not fine my roll of the stuff, it would have been easier to work with as the silver wire I used is not as malleable. @ Pat, I don't plan to have it finished that quick but I hope to have it along at the next Dublin meeting as a guinea pig for the airbrush demo. All going to plan I should have some more progress this evening. |
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Vincent It's my hobby and I will enjoy it my way!
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| Barry | May 22 2014, 08:35 PM Post #11 |
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Major improvement Vincent...are you going for the sand colour scheme? |
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| Murfv | May 23 2014, 12:41 AM Post #12 |
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Funny thing is Barry, the sand scheme depicted on the box top is not one of the options included in the box!!? The two kit schemes are for a White UN vehicle, which as far as my research can establise is total fiction as LAV-25's have never operated on UN duties. The other choice is for a NATO brown/green/black scheme not unlike the Irish MOWAG's so that is what I am going for. I gave the hull underside and the various suspension bits a coat of green to before proceeding with assembly as I think it would be difficult to get good coverage when spraying if everything is in place. Not sure about the shade of green as I mixed a bit this and a bit of that to get something that I think looks right but I will wait and see in daylight if I get anywhere close to an accurate match. ![]() More tomorrow if the novelty of doing an AFV continues
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Vincent It's my hobby and I will enjoy it my way!
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| 35th-Scale | May 23 2014, 08:50 AM Post #13 |
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Looking good.... |
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