I need a break.... (LAV-25 Build)

[adampolo13]

Alright guys, I have been talking in my M-ATV build log about how I need a break. So I decided to break out my new Trumpeter LAV-25 kit. I have put in about an hour and a half on this build and it is going so so smooth... I almost forgot what its like to work with a nice kit.

There has been a little flash and a couple areas where the two mold halves didn't meet up perfectly, but def nothing crazy.

Thanks for looking!

 

[adampolo13]

Okay, I couldn't stop building...

No fit issues with my kit!!! Going together like a dream! Lower half completely done!

 

[spud]

Good ma Adam there is noting like an easy build

 

[adampolo13]

Spud you are so right. I am having so much fun with this kit. I'm not trying to make it perfect, just enjoying the build.

Here I used Norm's method to get the effect:

Top Hull attached to Lower Hull. No major fit issues, a small seam needed to be filled in the back. Took care of it with CA and baking soda.

Here is where is at now. I'm moving along so quick:

Thanks for taking a look!

 

[Tony lee]

I thought I married an easy woman. ;D

Man has she changed

Tony lee

 

[spud]

LOL tony ;D

 

[Glorfindel]

To work with a "nice kit". I often wonder about that myself.

 

[Eastrock]

Adam, after you finish the M-ATV the kits that you have will only get easier. the kinetic or Panda was already been fore warned, still got a lot of time. ;D

 

[schweinhund227]

I've been looking at that kit.... on and off ! Glad you find it ! easy going !

Take care buddy ! a little time away from the M-ATV... will be just what the doc. ordered !!!! LOL

Good luck with it !!! So far I am pleased with what I see !


Keep up the good work !


Norm.

 

[adampolo13]

Thanks Norm!!! You wouldn't believe i, I've already finished the build! Now its on to painting.

pics of completed lower hull:

I used Norm's method again for the scopes:

Here are pics of where its now: (The jerry cans are not installed yet.)

Here's a picture of it sitting on the top of my desk next next to my abrams and (unfinshed m-atv)

Thanks for looking!

 

[schweinhund227]

Fast build in deed!

 

[adampolo13]

I picke up the kit for 20 bucks. Best 20 bucks ive spent on a kit yet! Norm, you should def pick it up. ;D

 

[adampolo13]

I've got the scopes masked up and she's ready for primer.

Thanks guys!

 

[Eastrock]

Thats was a fast build, Adam and its looks nice!!!

 

[adampolo13]

Thanks ER. It has been a wicked fun build, I haven't been able to stop working on it. Well, that's not true I had a ton of work to do around the house today and my wife finally gave in to my demands and we got a new grill!!! I decided to try something a little new with this, I primed it was Model Masters flat black enamal. I am still debating on weather I am going to try the salt technique. If so I'll probably lay down some steel in a few places and then go from there. Anyways here's how she looks right now.

Thanks for watching!

 

[Eastrock]

definitely on fire adam! it also motivates me to be on
track, can wait to be back on the bench after work

thanks for sharing the piranha!

 

[adampolo13]

Update time. I just got the base coat down. A 30/70 Mix of MM Enamal Armor sand with MM Sand. I like the coloring.

There are some mold marks here and there. But I'm really not worried about them as this was really just a "have lots of fun" build.

Thanks for watching!

 

[schweinhund227]

Wow! Keep it up!

 

[adampolo13]

Thanks norm, I should get a clear coat on it a little later today.

 

[adampolo13]

Still having fun with this one! I started painting the tools today. I'm sure they aren't accurate, but I'm just having fun. I also decided to brush paint the Jerry cans. I traditionally haven't done so great with brush painting so I decided to try it again. They aren't done yet, just a couple thin coats of OD.

Here are some pics:

Thanks for following!