LVTP5A1 & M88 A1G

Jazza wrote:

How did you find the overall kit? Any issues with parts coming together etc?

He has no idea since he doesn't build them, just buys them built.  I have built the AFV Club M88A1 version (which the basic kit is, with added German parts).  It goes together well and has no real issues.  It is a great kit. 

Ah cheers Gino. I should have picked it up when reference was made to Art Instructor. Think i better drink more coffee. :)

Did you ever share out the images of your M88 build?

Jazza wrote:

Did you ever share out the images of your M88 build?

Sure.... 

More here.

I have built one in NATO 3-tone Camo as well, with a full scratch interior, but don't have any pics of it.

Hey thats exactly the one i wanted to build. The sand coloured with US markings as oppose to German. Did the decals come in the box or did you have to source them from some where else? ie: Echelon?

Its very nicely done! 

I've also got a recent obsession with adding figures to my kits. Are the hatches detailed enough to have them in the open position?

Thanks, glad you like it. 

The decals I made on my computer and printer with decal paper.  I think there were options for a sand M88A1 in the kit, I just don't remember which unit they were for.  I made these for a specific 4ID unit.  This model was a gift for a friend and it was his unit.  The Echelon ones would work fine though as well.

The hatches are sufficiently detailed to leave them open for figures.

Good luck.

Many thanks for your kind comments. Now I want one more M88 in sand color if I find another one (not A1G, but the M88 Vietnam).

Model Maniac wrote:

Many thanks for your kind comments. Now I want one more M88 in sand color if I find another one (not A1G, but the M88 Vietnam).

Thanks for your information, Rob. So AFV CLUB has both Name M88 and M88A1? Can you tell what version is this one? (it was built 6 years ago by the same modeler) :

If it's the M88A1, it can be built into desert version, right? 

Model Maniac wrote:

Thanks for your information, Rob. So AFV CLUB has both Name M88 and M88A1? Can you tell what version is this one? (it was built 6 years ago by the same modeler) : If it's the M88A1, it can be built into desert version, right?

Here is a close up of the feature I talk about.

zokissima wrote:

Anyone know why the AFV club kit comes in like 4 different colours of plastic??? Or was that just my example...