Nova Rus "Bear" 4x4 Jeep Finished

I managed to finish this last night as I took breaks from cleaning up the water damage in the basement. I'm calling it finished because, quite frankly, I'm scared to do anything else to it. The top has not been fastened on at this point. I'm still not sure how I want to display it. If I can't get the vignette done then I will display it with the top off. If I get the vignette done then I will have the top on because its important to the story. 
Here is the links to the other posts for this WIP:

http://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2013/04/nova-rus-bear-4x4-jeep-wip-pt-2.html
http://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2013/03/nova-russ-bear-4x4-jeep-wip.html

On to the pictures! If you notice there are a number of gaps between the front windshield and the roof. That's because the roof is not glued on and I didn't notice when I took the pictures. This is a great kit and the fit of all the pieces is excellent.

Nova Rus "Bear" 4x4 Jeep WIP pt 2

I wanted this to be the final post on this piece but there have definitely been some delays. Like water in the basement, still trying to figure that out right now. It is close to be finished though. I need to finish attaching all the pieces and a little more aging, then I can do the final weathering. I'm very pleased with the way things have been coming along. It looks like a rugged, hard working vehicle that has certainly seen some better days. I'm particularly pleased with the fading and weathering of the military symbols on the fenders.

Tires and the back doors

The top and one rear door. 

From the front with the top down.

From the back with the top down.

From the front, top up, ready for final weathering

From the back, top up, ready for final weathering

Passenger side, with a few stray pieces hanging around.

Driver's side

From the back, top up, before rusting.

From the back with the fenders almost where they should be and the rear doors resting in place. The doors were originally part of the top. I cut them, when I'm finished they will be open.

New Toys! 6x6 Rapid Assault Vehicle by Secret Weapon Miniatures

I'm not really going to review this kit right now. I just wanted to gloat that I got not one but two of these puppies delivered by USPS just yesterday. I have some pictures here but if you really want to see what you can do with this baby then check out the blog for dwartist at: http://dwartist.blogspot.com/2012/02/6x6-travesty-i-know.html . Its his fault that I have these right now, right before the convention, right when I'm working on competition pieces. Hence why these beauty's are still in the bags. If you just can't wait to buy them then go direct to Secret Weapon Miniatures at: http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/ and Justin can hook you up. Although to be fair, Secret Weapon does encourage you to buy from your FLGS first, so check there and then order from Justin.