Bronco Buffalo MPCV " BoneCrusher"

[Ohm]

Progress continues.
Thanks for the heads up on the detail and placement positions. Sometimes the i-sheets get it wrong

 

[TBadger]

Once construction is complete and the LionRoar is ready to go on, I'll do a comprehensive spot check on instructions and show exact placements of components and parts according to the manual. Some of those cutaways are hard to decipher.

 

[rookie]

Note to self, don't tackle a Bronco kit anytime soon....lol.

Looking good T.

 

[TRM]

Sweet...off and running!!! Looking great Badge!!! Instructions read like a bible ey? Keep up the great work!!! FYI...getting close to want to break out the Mayland!!! :

 

[geegad]

you have been a busy boy alright...nice work bud

 

[Ravhin]

Those hex nuts are nuts

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Wow there is some great detail in this kit. Its really making me want to start mine. ;D Great work so far.

 

[TBadger]

Got some more done this afternoon....essentially a rolling chassis now

Managed to mount the rear suspension and install the support eyelets....very difficult to cut to length

There's also another wire as shown in the instructions like the front set....stiff copper wire was used once again

Connect the drive shafts with some spare sprue.... They're literally 10mm too short too fit into the mid-body cowl

I followed it all up by mounting the rear "tow package" and squeezing in some weld lines with the cement excess

 

[TBadger]

I skipped the wheel step since I have Def. Model's sagged wheel set, and may I add, TOTALLY worth the investment.

The channel in the middle of the cowl needs to be widened by 2mm and I used a cylinder file to deepen it by around 3-5mm. This allowed the connected rods to sit and the cowl to sit flush on the hull

Also, as not noted in the manual, remove these nubbins with a razor or a file BEFORE you install the venting scoops

The optional side rails were straightened after this shot....not a necessary addition, but we'll see as the build continues. I'm sure the photo etch comes with the type A box armor which requires me to reroute the exhaust

I wanted to dry fit the wheels sooooo.....if you wanna hack off these posts cleanly, just use a razor saw and nice clean strokes

The sag makes it easy to set up for pics, that's for sure. A regular fine file helps to smooth/even out the ground contact

Make sure to clean resin parts in a mild detergent after they're cleaned up and fitted....room temperature water and some SimpleGreen seems to work great


Now for my heart attack.....yeah. That's really 16 frets of PE to be added on! LionRoar kits are no joke!

 

[geegad]

nice going badger now the fun starts on your marks.....get bending

 

[spud]

This is the part I want to see looking good so far badger

 

[TRM]

Now for my heart attack.....yeah. That's really 16 frets of PE to be added on! LionRoar kits are no joke!

8)

 

[Ravhin]

That's a moderately big amount of PE, but I think you will still be able to see the plastic. You should add more ;D

 

[TBadger]

I've only done the bulk of these 2 pages except for the dashboard...all while watching Doctor Who. I'm a new fan of the series!

Dressed in Tamiya Fine Grey Primer

Hosed the inside with basic matte black...will add some dry brushing and dust effects once the seats are shored up

Hope to have the interior finished soon. Would like to make the cab removable so you can view the interior fully....we shall see how that turns out. Should I use magnets as a sort of latch system?

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

 

[letsgobrowns82]

That would be sweet if you could find a way to do that.

 

[geegad]

ive always wanted to do that so i will be interested nice work so far

 

[SecretSanta]

TBadger, this is looking nice!!!!

Glad your having fun with your Secret Santa gift!

 

[schweinhund227]

are you going to change the color of the "padded" Anti-Spawling fabric? Or you are going to leave it black?

Nice work on this big gal! BTW!

 

[TBadger]

Yeah, i plan on making it as accurate as possible. I'm still looking for top notch refrence photos of the interior and some close ups. Not many exist as far as I can find.

 

[schweinhund227]

Not my photo, but glad to share it if you don't have it already?

Lots of interior shots on the Web!

buffalo,MRAP,Interior. Should yield some good ones in google!

Good luck buddy!