Author Topic: Throw together LAV-25 (Read 745 times)

fumblethumbs · « **on:** Fri Dec, 09, 2011, 10:35:PM »

Hi Guys!

I've slapped this old kit together in about four evenings this week. I've had it on the shelf for 14 years and it was old when I got it! Completely OOB (except for fishing line antenna), no filler at all, a bit of mild clean up and wham bam. She's going in for primer tonight after dinner. Nice to be building!!

Scott Girvan · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri Dec, 09, 2011, 10:49:PM »

Awesome. Great way to get things done.

Ken Abrams · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat Dec, 10, 2011, 12:33:AM »

Quote from: fumblethumbs on Fri Dec, 09, 2011, 10:35:PM

I've slapped this old kit together in about four evenings this week.

My favorite part of the post.

I love to read when people actually get dug in and just build.

Next comes the fun part.

TRM · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat Dec, 10, 2011, 01:55:AM »

Way to kick into it FT!!! Looking forward to seeing you splash the paint around!!

fumblethumbs · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun Dec, 11, 2011, 03:32:AM »

Hi Guys,

Scott and Ken: Yep, sometimes a quick, down and dirty gets the juices flowing again.

T: Splashdown has occurred!

Broke out my 20 year old AB tonight and played around. Another 2 or 3 hours tommorow and this one can be put back on the shelf, without a box around it!!

Thanks for looking Guys!

Quaralane · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun Dec, 11, 2011, 03:52:AM »

Excellent work for being "thrown together"

TRM · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun Dec, 11, 2011, 04:04:AM »

That it right there!!! Look at that...camo and all!!! An weathering...washes or filter going to hit this one FT?

fumblethumbs · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun Dec, 11, 2011, 04:12:AM »

Thanks Q, thanks T. Yes T, a dark wash and a very generous coat of mud and dirt.

TRM · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun Dec, 11, 2011, 02:42:PM »

Saaaaaaweeeet!!!

CTspeedshop · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun Dec, 11, 2011, 05:58:PM »

Nice Quicky FT!!! Looks Great!!!

schweinhund227 · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon Dec, 12, 2011, 03:23:PM »

fumblethumbs is on Fire......!!!!

way to go ! I'm jealous ! LOL those days are long gone..... I wish I had
that sort of Energy to Shake N Bake a kit like that.....

The Camo is looking great ! Can't wait for your next update....

way to go buddy !

Norm.

fumblethumbs · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri Dec, 16, 2011, 02:07:AM »

Hey, thanks for the great comments Guys!!

Life really got in the way this week! Small update. As promised, a generous coat of mud! I made the mud by mixing gel medium, MM acrylic paint, model railway ballast and water. Also, after the initial slathering on the underside and wheels, I used a technique that I learned from Ken (Scalemodelmadman) on the upper. It's a cool little technique to make mud splatter. It involves using the airbrush to blow air only at a tiny drop of paint on a toothpick or similar to make a random splatter. If you see this Ken, a link would be great for everyone! In my usual ham handed manner, I'm sure I over did it but had some practice at it and gained some experience. Anyhow, here's some pics. These boys have definitely been runnin' the ditches!!

Thanks a lot for looking Guys!

schweinhund227 · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri Dec, 16, 2011, 02:28:AM »

Nice and gritty!

Take a good look at what we did to ours!


Canadian LAV 1/2/3 Mobility Test

Bring on the MUD

Later!

fumblethumbs · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri Dec, 16, 2011, 02:48:AM »

Awesome video Norm!! Maybe I didn't over do the mud eh?! Thanks Norm

NecronautDrummer · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri Dec, 16, 2011, 04:01:AM »

I'd have to agree with Norm, that amount of mud looks pretty normal for a springtime exercise in Wainwright!

I've heard of mixing the mud on a piece of cardboard and using the spring action of a stiff brush against the edge of the cardboard to 'fling' mud onto models as well. Does anybody flick paint/mud with an old toothbrush or nail scrubber to weather their models for these types of effects to any degree of success?

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