M1117 Guardian

[amateurmodeler]

Looking good!

 

[cargoman5126]

Not a lot done this weekend and this week almost nothing will get done due to work, maybe for the next 2 to 3 weeks...
So fuel caps done, only a small pc of PE on each... Thanks for looking...

 

[cargoman5126]

Next on the list is the rear hitch assembly..... wanted to show the retaining pin in place and did it with a single pc of wire folded over like a cotter pin..... Thanks for looking..

 

[cargoman5126]

And onto the mirrors.. The PVA used seemed to dry funny leaving the material a bit wavy.. Thanks for looking...

 

[cargoman5126]

Finally able to start on the optics and periscopes on the turret.. Used blue plastic sheet on the rear to represent the mirrors.. Used gold and a small pc of green for the forward optics unit.. Thanks for looking,,

 

[cargoman5126]

Finally got to put her shoes on!! still quite a bit left to do but the finish is in sight.... Thanks for looking!! ;D

 

[cargoman5126]

Finally was able to get back to the bench Sat got a lot done.. Applied decals and weathered them, finished up the antennas and only a couple of details left.... Thanks for looking....

 

[cargoman5126]

Not enough time today,, have to go back to work....Monday should be able to finish up and finally get some time to look at all of the other amazing ,models being built..till then.....thanx ;D

 

[amateurmodeler]

I like the weathering. Looks great!