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OIF, 2003 

The real deal as example 

my inventory 

first steps... 

Suspension completed 

Upper hull glued on 

Turret sub assemblies built and painting begun on turret interior 

Most small fittings added to rear 

Pioneer tools from spares bin added… Italeri neglected to include these items 

Test fitting of all items… Kit wheels will be replaced with resin AM tires 

Mig Ammo texture paste added to upper surface 

Second coat of Mig Ammo Non Slip paste added 

Close up of non slip texture paste 

Close up of hatches non slip areas 

Tamiya CARC/NATO Green on out surfaces of hatches 

Top deck under a coat of paint  

Painting next stage of turret interior 

muffler & exhaust modified to proper configuration, shovel added below 

antenna mount shelf modified and tow cable added 

almost there... 

Testing out AK Paint Markers on stowage items 

Third color added to stowage items 

Scratch built jerry can shelves and AM jerry cans added 

Final missing bits added to hull right side 

Gun painted and test fitted, turret mostly painted awaiting final bits 

Added tail light brush guards and created side step from .020 music wire 

Added brass screen onto engine deck grills and headlights