SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

HobbyBoss 1/35 AAVP-7A1

4360 views
16 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    February 2022
  • From: Adelaide
HobbyBoss 1/35 AAVP-7A1
Posted by BattleTweety on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:37 AM

Have spent the last few weeks working on this kit. Big thumbs up from me. The parts are crisp, well fitting and extremely detailed. Paints used were Tamiya Nato Brown, Nato Green and Nato Black. Tracks were weathered with Tamiya German Grey and Tamiya Red Brown. Dusting was applied using AK Light Dust Pigment.
I couldn't find many images of this vehicle as being very dirty or even scratched for that matter. So I've gone with one that's seen a bit of work in the field and will probably go in for a wash at the end of the exercise. 


[img]

cheers

BT

Tags: 1/35 , AAVP-7A1 , HobbyBoss

On the neverending quest for the perfectly built model kit.

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:53 AM

Hello!

Lookin' good! I like this vehicle a lot and want to build it some day - but in 1:72 to save money and shelf space...

One thing - I'm afraid you put the tracks on this one backwards...

AAV-7 (LVTP-7) (militaryfactory.com)

From looking at the photos on the 'net I also get the feeling, that the tracks are older style, don't know if they are correct for the vehicle like yours.

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day!

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    February 2022
  • From: Adelaide
Posted by BattleTweety on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:24 AM

Hi Pawel,

 

well spotted. Yes I did put the tracks on backwards, big goof on my part and I didn't realise until I had glued them all on. Can't tell you how annoying that is. I have contempalted pulling them off and redoing them, but don't have the patience right now. Perhaps next weeks job :)

 

cheers

 

BT

On the neverending quest for the perfectly built model kit.

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:27 AM

Hello!

You don't have to tell me, I know that feeling all too well :-). I just thought I'll write it up for other people building a model from this kit (or similar). Well if you decide to redo it - respect. One thing worth checking is if those tracks are correct for the machine - when I tried to find a picture of an Amtrac most of them have track with square pads, not chevrons. Maybe you could put on square pad tracks - just a thought? Anyhow, like I wrote, the model looks good, something to be proud of. Good luck with your next projects and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:17 AM

Looking good. Hobby Boss really hit the mark with their LVTP7/AAVP7 kits. They are excellent.

Other than the track, the only other think I would change is the inside hatch color on the UGWS. It should be NATO green like the other hatch interiors.

One thing worth checking is if those tracks are correct for the machine - when I tried to find a picture of an Amtrac most of them have track with square pads, not chevrons.

Yes, the chevron block tracks are the correct ones for the version.  The ones w/the square block tracks are the AAVP7A1 RAMS/RS version.  The RAMS/RS upgrade added a Bradley engine, transmission, and running gear.  You will notice they have upper return rollers (like a Bradley), which this version does not.  The road wheels are also smaller on the RAMS/RS versions.

Overall a great job.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:29 AM

Very nice!  Amazes me that those things float

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    July 2015
Posted by MR TOM SCHRY on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:01 AM

Excellent build Battle Tweety!  Love this camo scheme, usually you see these in their desert sand colors.  Just the right amount of weathering in my opinion.  I have several of these kits in my stash and I need to get one out soon.

TJS

TJS

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas
Posted by CapnMac82 on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 6:36 PM

keavdog
Amazes me that those things float

Ah. "Queequeg's coffin."  Used, in days of old, to teach about buoyancy and displacement.

And, they do not float very high out of the water, either, only about a foot of freeboard.

Probably more amazing that, 7/8 submerged, they move at all.

Seeing them roll off a stern gate is somewhat dramatic, as is recovering them over a stern gate.  That latter being dicey for the the gate and ship moving separately to how the 'Trac floats in the same ocean.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:23 PM

Yup, they can be pretty sporty going into the water.  The below video shows how it is in calm seas.  I have been told they go completely under and you pucker until they bob back up in a little rougher sea states.

https://youtu.be/proG2PfFs8A

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

  • Member since
    February 2022
  • From: Adelaide
Posted by BattleTweety on Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:44 AM

Yep it can be pretty scary watching those things. When I was in, we used the M113 which had a freeboard of about 11cm. They could only go on perfectly calm lakes though, no ocean going. The amount of preparation and checking before going waterborne was a huge effort. I can only imagine what its like on these beasts.

On the neverending quest for the perfectly built model kit.

  • Member since
    January 2021
Posted by PFJN2 on Thursday, March 17, 2022 8:23 PM

Hi,

I've seen a video before of an AAV coming ashore, but being caught by a following wave in the surf zone, which Ibelieve ended up pitching the craft end over end.  Somehow though, once it rights itself it continues on to the shore.  I can't imagine what it must of been like being inside that craft.

 (2) AAV Flipping in Surf - YouTube

  • Member since
    February 2022
  • From: Adelaide
Posted by BattleTweety on Thursday, March 17, 2022 9:45 PM

Holy mother of god. I would not like to be in that beast when that happens. Incredible vehicle the way it can right itself. hats off to the test crew on that drive.

On the neverending quest for the perfectly built model kit.

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas
Posted by CapnMac82 on Friday, March 18, 2022 1:07 PM

HeavyArty
I have been told they go completely under and you pucker until they bob back up in a little rougher sea states. https://youtu.be/proG2PfFs8A

Some flashbacks there.

Especially the wait unti lthe hatches pop open so you know all is good inside.

Here's anohter video with some good close-ups of vehicles in 2013 (and the Recovery Version, too)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZzkh0BhWM

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas
Posted by CapnMac82 on Friday, March 18, 2022 1:20 PM

BattleTweety
hats off to the test crew on that drive.

Probably just a typical load-out of Marines on board.

That's one of the variables you sweat on the Operations side of planning Landings.  You have to look at the Surf Forecast, the weather forecast, and the Beach Profile and try and guess where there will not be "surf traps" like that to assign on the Landing Lanes as you divide up the Landing Beach.

Mind, the 8-10 Marines on board are just the current batch being ferried ashore.  There are often more back on the ship to bring ashore, too.  LPA and LHD and LPD can carry more Marines than amtracs, so the LSD has to supply the vehicles to go to the other ships and load up there before going ashore.

  • Member since
    October 2005
  • From: New Port Richey
Posted by deattilio on Friday, March 18, 2022 4:42 PM

Nicely done!  YAT-YAS!  Those are markings for Team-6 at Assault Amphibian School Battalion - the team that was responsible for training the Amphibious Officer and Amphibian Unit Leader courses.  I'll dig through pictures but they used to get filthy.
Once the RAM/RS startted getting fielded, the community refered to these older AAVs as "straight legs."  They were around for a long time before all the Battalions completely transitioned to the RAM/RS.  
For the tracks, the "Big Foot" tracks (square pads) were fielded beffore the RAM/RS was introduced so, the "straight legs" had these style tracks as well.  However, by time RAM/RS was fielded the chevron pads were long out of the supply system.


 

WIP:
Trying to get my hobby stuff sorted - just moved and still unpacking.

 

"Gator, Green Catskill....Charlie On Time"
 

 

  • Member since
    October 2005
  • From: New Port Richey
Posted by deattilio on Friday, March 18, 2022 4:48 PM

PFJN2

Hi,

I've seen a video before of an AAV coming ashore, but being caught by a following wave in the surf zone, which Ibelieve ended up pitching the craft end over end.  Somehow though, once it rights itself it continues on to the shore.  I can't imagine what it must of been like being inside that craft.

 

This was the self-righting test at Monterey Bay CA.  They actually flipped her a couple times.  Tractor was all set up for the test with 5-point harnesses and oxygen tanks for "just in case."  When they hit the beach the crew popped the hatches hooping and hollering wanting to go back and do it agan. 

We attempted a similar test at Camp Pendleton but even during a storm swell the waves did not get high enough.  All that happened was we plowed the bow right into the deck and that HURT!  The tractor we used was missing the access door for the hydraulic tank/ventilator aspirator so each time a wave came over top a tube of water the shape of the access hatch would go shooting across the driver's face - which was also cold.

 

WIP:
Trying to get my hobby stuff sorted - just moved and still unpacking.

 

"Gator, Green Catskill....Charlie On Time"
 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, March 18, 2022 6:44 PM

Great job there BT! Love the sand on the ramp and the sides! 

I'd never had noticed the issues with the tracks. 

 

And ouch, I'd have soiled my fatigues if I had went ashore in one of those! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.