How do you know what paint to use on my model

[STARMAKER.REBEL]

Huh? Why would she say that? What does the military or the Dept. of Defense has to do with anything you're building /painting it your way? Just follow the instruction guide and choose whatever option you want. If you want to paint it pink and purple, have at it.

I have to admit that now because I'm not doing this for the Department of Defense and am only doing it for fun I have lots less anxiety.

EDIT:: I ended up painting the windows of the JLTV black and cemented the doors shut because I couldn't figure out how the dashboard fit. NOw I have a problem with the air filter intake on the JLTV fits on the body, but because i'm not trying to wow anyone I have WAY less anxiety.

 

[STARMAKER.REBEL]

This is my model change... the tan is my invention.

New Tan vs. Old Green

 

[STARMAKER.REBEL]

This was supposed to be a new camouflage for the M1278. Instead I spent tons of money on a 'I love Kit' model that has terrible instructions. I had to resort to finding videos of people building them. (My intake and fender might actually be wrong. Now I see from the videos I might have used the hood placement against the fender for locating the rear part of the front fender on that side. I hope I got it right. I then ran into this.... C31... how is it supposed to fit? Should I try and find a better model with batter instruction manual?

 

[STARMAKER.REBEL]

This I love Kit JLTV-GP M1278 is a terrible kit because of the instructions.

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle JLTV-GP

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

This was supposed to be a new camouflage for the M1278. Instead I spent tons of money on a 'I love Kit' model that has terrible instructions. I had to resort to finding videos of people building them. (My intake and fender might actually be wrong. Now I see from the videos I might have used the hood placement against the fender for locating the rear part of the front fender on that side. I hope I got it right. I then ran into this.... C31... how is it supposed to fit? Should I try and find a better model with batter instruction manual?

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It's clearly shows how and where it's suppose to go…. in that slot where the arrow points to it. I don't understand how you can't see it.

I don't think it's the instruction guide is terrible as you say it is. I honestly believe you're having a hard time how to read the instruction guide and comprehend how & where parts suppose to go. Everything is right in front of you. Look at the picture, look at the cab you've assembled. It's like reading a blueprint. It's not rocket science.

Looking at scalemates, I found a similar instruction guide. I'm guessing you're on step 16.

Look at the cab you assembled. Do you see Part C31? Good. It goes on the LEFT SIDE FRONT !!!

You should see a small slot hole there. Do you see it????? Glue it there as shown on the instruction guide!!

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

This I love Kit JLTV-GP M1278 is a terrible kit because of the instructions.

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle JLTV-GP

It's not a terrible kit. You're simply losing focus and confused. I believe you're having a hard time understanding and comprehending how to build the kit.

I found the instruction guide on scalemates. It's not all that hard at all.