Afghanistan WKIM Airfix 1/48

[Guest]

I knew Dave had a build with this model. He kindly agreed that he was happy for me to go ahead. Thanks Dave

This is the second of my 10 part Herrick group. The Merlin completed. To come the other Landrover, two quad bikes ,a platoon, Lynx, Warrior, Coyote and Jackal.

First Military vehicle I have attempted. So though it is a build it is with the purpose for experienced builders in this subject to go ahead with any thoughts how you would do it do not do that and any tips etc.

So far the Airfix is living up to its new reputation with the new models. Excellent.

Laurie

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[takeslousyphotos]

Good Stuff Laurie....... Those Herrick group kits are superb. I built the Jackal a while back and it was a real pleasure to do.

Peter

[rickoshea52]

Get stuck in Laurie, the Snatch was a straightforward build for me.

[Guest]

Good Stuff Laurie....... Those Herrick group kits are superb. I built the Jackal a while back and it was a real pleasure to do.Peter

Get stuck in Laurie, the Snatch was a straightforward build for me.

Thanks to you Peter and Rick. Yes so far it has been a joy to build. The chassis which is a complicated effort went into place perfectly.

Not sure yet if I will build the bog standard Landrover. I like models with things happening on the model the WMIK is busy back to front.

Laurie

[flyjoe180]

Nice start Laurie, you are yet again very organised and the posts are informative.

[monica]

Nice start Laurie,as Joe has said always nice to read your post,s wish i could be as organized as you,

interested in the paints the 4-075 one is the Vallejo,as i use alot of the lifecolor R,LM,02, and is a close match,

as i do need more,

[Guest]

Nice start Laurie,as Joe has said always nice to read your post,s wish i could be as organized as you,interested in the paints the 4-075 one is the Vallejo,as i use alot of the lifecolor R,LM,02, and is a close match,

as i do need more,

Hi Moni I cannot find that Lifecolor. Has it any other references on the bottle. ?

Laurie

[rickoshea52]

I've mentioned this to you before Laurie but it was quite some while ago, I used Vallejo Model Air 71.028 Sand Yellow for the desert paint scheme. After painting I applied a wash that toned it down nicely.

You can see the results here; http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/gallery/key/Rick+Shea?g2_itemId=10974

Hope this helps.

[Guest]

I must organise lots of clips on stalks, for small parts while painting.

[Guest]

I've mentioned this to you before Laurie but it was quite some while ago, I used Vallejo Model Air 71.028 Sand Yellow for the desert paint scheme. After painting I applied a wash that toned it down nicely.You can see the results here; http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/gallery/key/Rick+Shea?g2_itemId=10974

Hope this helps.

Thanks taking a look now Rick.

I must organise lots of clips on stalks, for small parts while painting.

Just used sprue fitted into the electrical crocodile clips. Works Ok and cheap Steve.

Laurie

[papa 695]

A very nice start Laurie

[Guest]

OK next stage. Feel free, as said before, as this is my first military vehicle to give advice or tell me where I may have gone wrong.

So far all has gone as it should fitting together. Interesting as there a few bits which are stuck together such as on an aircraft ie wings fuselage. Quite different as most so far seems to be sticking things on.

I used Vallejo Model Air 71.028 Sand Yellow for the desert paint scheme

Using your recommended Rick. How I missed when I did my trials I am not sure but it is a better colour than the Humbrol suggested. As you mentioned I will also be toning down when I get to the finishing stages.

Laurie

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[Guest]

That chassis looks superb...... Would love a break down on how you achieved that.... Thanks

[papa 695]

Great work Laurie

[Ian M]

Looking very nice Laurie. Love the work you have done on the chassis.

Ian M