M1240A1 M-ATV
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Box art. I hope mine turns out this cool.
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Step 1 complete
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How am I supposed to use those!
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Yes that sliver is a part.
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Sliver installed, ugh.
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Step 2 complete
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Step 3 complete
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How do they do that? Actual springs in styrene!
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Step 4 complete
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Step 5 and 6
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Step 7 complete
38pcs just for the engine and transmission at this point.
38pcs just for the engine and transmission at this point.
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Yup, had the radiator in backwards. Had to take apart and rebuild, doesn't look as good as it should up there but it'll do.
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Step 11 complete
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Radio racks I think
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Dash
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Seats
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Detail work done on the dash, just have to add the grab handles on the sides.
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Seats installed, working on the fire extinguishers.
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I piece of photo etch
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I think there were about 8 or 9 bends in it...
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Got the exterior of the cab done so it got primer
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Primer dried so sand applied
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Looks glossy because it's still wet, it dries flat plus I add flat clear to make it really flat.
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Under body armor built. Two layers.
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Photo etch chains holding the lower step in position.
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20pcs to this weapon. Crazy
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Some more sub assemblies done
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17 16 August 2023, 22:35
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I've had this kit for a while, finally decided to tackle it. Lots of tiny bits and a long instruction book. Hopefully it doesn't take me a year. I'll probably build a couple cars along the way.