Keepers of the Peace GB 2013-14

Older kits do tend to have the more noticeable flaws. Some corrected easily, and some not. I have no problem with somebody pointing them out to me myself. Happened most recently a few years back on a Sherman build, and was easily corrected. Unsolicited by me, but much appreciated at the same time. But it's your show here.

stikpusher

It's one thing to point out a kit's shortcomings to the builder that they may or may not be aware of.

It's one thing to point out a kit's shortcomings to the builder that they may or may not be aware of. But after that it is up to the builder to use or not use that information as they so desire. And it's all in the delivery.

Wayne: Both - it irks the bajeezuss out of me, especially when it's not requested.

i presume you have read of such incidents or been on the receiving end of such to necessitate such a rule.

A rule has been added to the GB rules - see 1st page.

I have seen that kit in one of the local shops.

started my UNIMOG 4x4. revell kit but probably never distributed in the states as it is a bundeswher vehicle.  all the separate pieces for the frame and the engine are finished and ready to prime as is the undercarraige for the cargo body.

the work area upstairs study

makes sense. they would just collect mud. familiar with armory. my LHS carries it. i may have to pick up a white can, have 2 grays and a black but usually use ace hardware NOW gray.

Stik: Yup, definitely easier to build w/out the interior.

Wayne: Going without the rubber skirts - all the reference pics I have show those in Rhodesia.  The white is Armoury's "primer white" from a 12oz rattle can - it's used by the gamers, as the Model Master primer white can came missing the ball bearing in the can! Once I've got all the Archer markings on, I'll hit it with ACRYL semi-gloss.

hey pyr 113 is looking good. are you going to have the wheel skirts up or down or off altogther?

i have every color. i use clear color green and smoke for my vision blocks too. i have also used various ones to get that colored burnt chrome look on tail pipes. . if they aren't clear will paint silver first. i saw some airplane guys tip the canapies in future first and i think some may even tint it with clear color first. have some practice pieces to try that on before doing a windshield.

any trouble airbrushing the white? what paint did you use?

I know that 113's are easy to buid (especially if there is no interior work to worry about) but you are really off to a flying start there Pyr. Almost done and ready for weathering!

final update for today:  I painted all the vision blocks in Tamiya clear green and then overcoated in smoke.  The taillights were painted in Tamiya clear red and titanium silver and also overcoated with smoke.  I still need to touch all of them up with a lil white around the edges.

I've added the "UN" and some of the other vehicle markings.  All markings are from the Archer UNPROFOR markings or the Canadian KFOR marking sets.

I also drilled out the exhaust and hit it with flat black.

stikpusher

I like your 113 there Pyr. My KIFV kit is by Academy, not AFV.

Thank you, Stik.  Thanks for the correction on the kit - senior moment.

I like your 113 there Pyr. My KIFV kit is by Academy, not AFV.

Here's an update:

primed hull

the turret

 now I'm off to paint the vision blocks and add the .30 + .50cal's

Here's what I've done so far on my Aussie M113(w/T50) for the UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda (1993-96)

shots of the hull  

I drilled out the headlights - will add MV Lenses after painting

I built jerry can holders on the rear

Wayne: looking forward to your build.

I'm working on an Aussie M113 w/T50 turret from UN mission in Rhodesia.

i need to get back to warwheels so will be doing a revell 1/35 UNIMOG 4x4 truck armed and in UN white. may do a canadian COUGAR or an italian CENTAURO in IFOR or whatever. btw i found pics of the JGSDF 4x4 LAV in haiti on a peace mission and pics of a PLA ZSL-92 8x8 IFV in Un white.

Tony, you're in.

Hi Greg,

How abut a 1/72 T-6 Texan in UNOGIL markings ? I'll buy the decals upon your confirmation.

Cheers

Tony

I will be in with a Trumpeteer 1/72 M113A2

Yep, defiantly in on this. I am still going with the Revell 1/72nd Warrior.

Pyrman64: Tamiya 1/35 Aussie M113  (UNAMIR)

Stikpusher: Academy 1/35 KIFV

Bish: Revell 1/72nd Warrior

USAFSPOOK:

Jibber: Meng 1/35 Auf1

waynec: Revell 1/35 UNIMOG

gunner_chris: Trumpeter 1/72 M113A2 UNFROFOR

taxtp: 1/72 T-6 Texan UNOGIL

JohanT: Trumpeter BTR-80 APC or HobbyBoss CV9040C