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Friday, March 30, 2012

Tonight - 20mm MRAPs for the modern USMC Force

I have spent a lot of this week looking for my old Vikings, working on the Norman commission so this evening I decided I would do something just for me. So out came the 20mm resin vehicles that arrived 3 or 4 weeks ago. First up were the MRAPs from S&S Models. I really like the smaller 4x4 version, it has a chunky feel that really appeals to me. The 6x6 version kind of seems like a stretched Limo. The main bodies were cast in a different resin from the wheel panels and they come along with some nice white metal detail parts. Assembly is straight forward. I was disappointed with the large number of air bubbles that will need to be filled on both vehicles. I also assembled S&S Models Russian Sedan (I'm not sure what its called). Solid resin body with white metal wheels and again lots of air bubbles. I think I'm going to take some shots after I have finished filling the holes. I think these are going to paint up pretty nice, they are just going to need a little more work.
After that I put together the vehicles from the Hobby Den; a Mercedes, a Toyota SUV, a Land Rover and a pickup truck. The bodies were much nicer on these although a little fill and finish work is still required. The wheels are all cast from resin and quite frankly are awful. Fortunately I'll be able to hide a good portion of them with mud.

8 comments:

  1. Oooooooo Shiney. Must resist MRAPs until I build and paint other stuff...

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    1. I needed something easier than those darn Marine Tuna Boats I have been working on. Of course I have plenty of other stuff to occupy my attention too.

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  2. Those are nice but I need them in 15mm myself!

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    1. I imagine its going to be a while before someone makes those in 15mm. However, they would definitely prove their worth in the police action against Rayonia.

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  3. Blogger finally let me get on and comment and I'll spend the day apologizing to everyone for being late. I want to see that Merc and the Rover painted up. Now, can you finish one project at a time???? That's my new challenge of the week for you!!

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    1. That would require an actual attention span. I'll work on it but no promises!

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    1. I'm certainly glad that you are finding the site useful. I definitely want to show people how somethings are done or go together rather than just show off a finished product with no background. Of course, now I need to finish some of these projects!

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