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MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I feel about 90% certain I’ll build another one of these albeit a slightly different version, the CROWS II. On the next one will apply some lessons learned building the first. In addition, this kit has been a pleasure to build but it is tedious and part count intensive. Ryefield did an excellent work producing a kit with this level of detail inside one box. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Don’t know for sure. When I get finished with this I’ll probably be ready to move on to something different (as usual). Maybe later on I’ll get my figure building mojo and do some. I’ve got them. If you don’t like to do photo etch this is probably not a model you’ll want to tackle. It has a lot of photo etch and there are no optional plastic parts to take the place of the photo etch. Do or die. It was slow going clipping, filing, folding, and gluing photo etch today. In the end, it seems worth it. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
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I saw a Russian modeler who made his seatbelts and harnesses like that and they looked great. I’ll act on his idea. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
A nice set of side mirrors. Delicate. Must resist dumb thumbing it down the road during this build. Maybe leave the doors off till the end? Detail inside the doors not shabby either. Suicide doors. That’s what we used to call rear doors that opened from front to back. My old ‘64 Lincoln Continental had them like that. What a beast that car. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Even the inside top (headliner?) of the cab gets a lot of detail. This model begs for seat belts and harnesses. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Test-fit Every reference I see shows solid color seats so I guess I’ll stay with that. Need to add seat belts and shoulder harnesses though. Maybe use tape to make my own? Don’t want to wait around for an aftermarket set to arrive (if there is one). -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Thanks. It’s been a long time coming. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I need to check some references. They may not be of a solid color regardless of what the instructions call for. Now is the time to sort it out before it’s all buttoned up. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Once the seats are installed much is the radio gear gets covered. Even more so once it’s all inside the cab of the vehicle. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Ripped out the front and rear seats to install the radio gear. Seems like a long climb for a short slide maybe. At least I’ll know they are there when it’s finished. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Jedi mind tricks. This Ryefield kit is incredibly detailed but…they do not include the radio gear that is mounted inside the cabin between the seats. I did not realize there was a Ryefield aftermarket radio set for it until after I assembled the interior. Next I will try to install it after-the-fact. Will require some disassembly and reassembly. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
It's been over two years, but I intend to resurrect and finish this old project, starting today. Everything was safely stored away and is ready to go. Trying to clear up some of the items I started and never finished for one reason or another. -
Thanks much for the comments gentlemen. I have not acquired the German guns yet, but it's possible I may decide to do so at some time, particularly if I see them on a discount sale. There is also the secondary triple gun turret for the Yamato in 1/48 scale. Just saw they released the 1:72 Missouri main gun turret. So many models, so little time.
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What words of advice can you offer those of us who have never built a card model now that you have some experience under your belt. What parts of it seem the most challenging? The fact the instructions are in a non native language is intimidating to me. What steps are you taking to solve that issue or are you fluent in other languages?
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