Tamiya Gama Goat

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August 3, 2024
First parts assembled, but thinking ahead about painting the awkward details of the undercarriage. Primed after blobs of white glue 'mask' the next interfaces.
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August 3, 2024
How it will look.
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August 3, 2024
The articulated mechanism.
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August 3, 2024
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August 3, 2024
Olive drab to the chassis / body work.
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August 4, 2024
Next parts cleaned up, and glue interfaces masked with white glue.
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August 4, 2024
Some ejector pin recesses filled too.
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August 4, 2024
Next set of parts prepared
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August 4, 2024
Start of the details painting.
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August 4, 2024
Dashboard prepared, before local areas receive gloss, prior to some decals.
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August 4, 2024
Seats painted brown, plus a lighter dry-brushed tan.
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August 4, 2024
Engine housing put together.
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August 4, 2024
Drive train and suspension added.
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August 4, 2024
It's coming together.
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August 4, 2024
I'll add more colours later.
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August 4, 2024
Dry fit of the cab elements plus the engine housing.
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August 4, 2024
Taking shape...
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August 4, 2024
Decals added to the dashboard and gear shifts
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August 25, 2024
After a short break, some progress on the trailer unit, and the winch.
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August 26, 2024
Tyres not yet painted, but just had to see how it all looks on its wheels.
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August 26, 2024
The winch fits together immaculately, so the seam is invisible on the cable.
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August 26, 2024
Lots of parts to be added, large and small.
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August 26, 2024
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August 26, 2024
Here's the underside, six-wheel drive.
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August 26, 2024
Engine cover loose fitted. Yes, I have snapped off a gear lever, so a repair is on the horizon. Driver figure not yet started.
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September 1, 2024
Lamps and mirrors added, and pioneer tool painted. Driver figure started.
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September 1, 2024
Looking more complete.
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September 1, 2024
Brake lights and reflectors painted. I won't add the tools til all painting finished. I just need to decide if I'll tale on the complex camouflage....
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September 1, 2024
Cargo?
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September 1, 2024
Mud flaps painted ( I presumed they are rubber?)
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September 1, 2024
Steering wheel painted, loose fitted til the driver is ready.
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September 1, 2024
Tyres painted with various shades of grey. Exhaust added too, after hollowing out the end, of course..
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September 1, 2024
Transmission pained the same dark grey all round.
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September 8, 2024
After a short break, it's time to tackle camouflage, so the driver first ..
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September 8, 2024
So, I don't have Buff, NATO Green or NATO Brown, so I have done a little mixing and adjusting the colours that I do have.
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September 8, 2024
The arm stays off, til I'm ready to fit him with the steering wheel. That will be after I paint the vehicle.
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September 8, 2024
He can't wait ..
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September 8, 2024
I'll re-visit his face once everything is fully dried.

Comments

13 3 August, 17:16

Bruce Huxtable
Welcome, Marc. I'm not going to rush this one....

3 August, 18:33

Bruce Huxtable
Welcome, Sergio. This one will be OOB, but I'll review some walk around galleries, to see if there are any extras I should add. I think the camouflage scheme will be challenging...

4 August, 21:31

Guy Rump
Interesting build Bruce, following. 👍

25 August, 18:43

Bruce Huxtable
Welcome, Guy. Slow progress, but holidays are over, so progress Wil re-commence!

25 August, 18:48

Robert Podkoński
I will follow this build for sure. I have been tempted so many times to purchase this kit... 😉

26 August, 17:04

Bruce Huxtable
Welcome, Robert. I snapped this one as a bargain I couldn't leave on the shelf. It could have been split into many more parts, so a straight forward build, so far 😉

26 August, 17:11

Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. Lots still to do, plus the camo scheme.....

26 August, 17:30

Bruce Huxtable
Welcome, Villiers. Still more to do...

1 September, 12:49

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M561 GAMA GOAT

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