Midnight Raid WIP
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How everything started out. Originally it was to be just the JGSDF LAV and Type 10, but then I found out about Tamiya's 1:48 M1A2, which quickly wound up being added into the mix.
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Initial comparing of things for this mixed scale diorama idea. Wasn't sure how I'd get them to fit in...
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...Reaper Miniature's Toghra definitely doesn't seem like he'd fit very well in the commander's cupola (and definitely doesn't once it's built, at least without a bit of assistance!)
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Quick test fit to see if my basic idea will pan out or not...
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A "bit" of trimming to the one that was originally wielding a polearm but is being put into service as the driver - the shorter ones may not be as strong, but on the flipside someone has to be small enough to not only get in, but also hotwire the vehicle...
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Quick test fit to see how things are looking so far with the fitment...
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Initial goal was to hollow out the driver's hand and then have it look like he's holding onto the steering wheel. Feels like a minor detail, but on the other hand it could be visible through the windows, so why not. He will also get the leather "skirt" and legs re-sculpted at some point to fit into the LAV a lot better.
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Progress on the upper half of the LAV!
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Hmm, he doesn't quite fit in as well as he used to. Guess he's going to wind up looking like he's sitting on top of the roof...
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No build pics of the Type 10 sadly.
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1 11 February 2021, 08:06
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"What if gnolls got their hands on a tank" kind of evolved into "they stole two tanks and a LAV". Initial pictures are somewhat rough due to being hastily taken, but hopefully will at least show some of the build progress!