I've done a lot of work on this model over the last couple of weeks. The interior is complete
apart from weathering and "clutter" items (storage bags, troop weapons, tools etc.) and the exterior
is progressing very well. I've added all of the applique armour and larger details (hatches, vision
unit, TOW launcher, headlights etc.) and am currently working on adding the many small parts and minor
details, including the hundreds of bolt-heads and rivets (made from thin slices of hexagonal plastic rod).
I'm not quite so sure now that choosing the M2A2 variant was such a good idea, though the applique armour
and side skirts give it a very distinctive appearance, making and applying the vast number of bolt-heads that hold them
on is VERY tedious. For the sake of my sanity, I'm adding them at the rate of 20 or 30 a day, rather than trying to
do them all in one session!
As you can see from the CIP panel frame in the exterior pic #3 (haven't added the louvres yet) I am building my model as the recent ODS variant of the Bradley.
The exterior looks virtually complete but there are many, many small details still to add, as well as ammo and storage boxes and other stowage items. One detail I'm not sure how to make at the minute is the gunsight which goes on top of
the V-shaped frame above the gun mount. Fine metal wire seems to be the best material for this but assembling it might
be a problem.
Though there are some inaccuracies in shape, due to the model's origin as a toy, it is starting to look really impressive
now all of the main details have been added.
Painting-wise, I've decided on a standard NATO green/brown/black camouflage scheme. Though I normally stick with brush-painting, I think I will spray-paint the Bradley's base colour (probably green) as it is so large.
Interior:
Turret -
Driver's position -
Troop compartment -
Exterior:
The various hatches and doors are hinged and openable-
View into the turret interior-
