Hobby Boss CVR(T) FV101 Scorpion
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20 June 2014, 19:22
Alan RushNice Frank. I will follow. You had said you were doing it in desert colours didn't you?
21 June 2014, 03:30
Barry Lloyd AutorI did, but not yet totally decided. There's also options for Belgian or Spanish armies in Olive Drab. However, I have a spare figure from Challenger Mk.1 that I could use; there's no figure included and it could do with one for scale. I'll have to check out some reference photos to come up with a plan!
21 June 2014, 05:49
Barry Lloyd AutorThis is my first AFV Club kit. Some of the ejector pin marks are in quite prominent places so need a little care when removing from the sprue. However, it is a 20 year old kit and we must be thankful that AFV Club are producing kits of more uncommon subjects!
11 July 2014, 14:03
sdzsdtintinsqdqsdlove the subject... Revell re-released this kit a few years ago actually in a "top-opening-box" (very unusual for Revell)
11 July 2014, 14:05
Barry Lloyd AutorI didn't realise that - do you know if the Revell kit is the same mould?
11 July 2014, 14:09
sdzsdtintinsqdqsd🙂 not... not at all silly.. but it is the exact same, it also says "AFV-club" on the moulds. even metal barrel and photoetch from original kit. maybe some different decals?
11 July 2014, 16:13
Barry Lloyd AutorThanks Christian, I'm still not sure whether to finish it as a desert or a European vehicle.
11 July 2014, 19:51
Barry Lloyd AutorI made a decision - desert it is! The instructions aren't very clear on the options for the storage boxes, best to refer to photos of the real thing. I fitted the wire reel then had to change it after I decided to fit the two optional rear boxes on the turret. The PE mesh round the exhaust is quite tricky to fit - it says to bend it round a 5mm former but as it's quite thick metal, it doesn't stay bent to the right shape - I had to add extra CA glue to get it to stick.
19 July 2014, 07:34
Barry Lloyd AutorJust been playing round with getting that draped flag look. I printed a downloaded image of the Union Flag then stuck it to silver foil with PVA glue - bent it to the correct shape then leave to fully dry.
25 July 2014, 14:14
MICHAEL WOODHOUSEYo - flags are very difficult but yours looks ok. I print on tracing paper if they are in the 'flown' position - it just gives them that translucent look.
Everything else spot on as usual - I am having a modelling holiday due to DIY etc but will get back on the bench as soon as I can and then we can exchange again. Am thinking two kits at same time - the Airfix 1/48 Lightning going head to head with a 1/48 Academy Mig-21 with bells on!
25 July 2014, 17:16
Barry Lloyd AutorGood to hear from you, its a shame these jobs round the house get in the way of the serious business of model making... Thanks for tip about flags, I got the idea of the foil from an American product although they sell a rub-on transfer. Hopefully mine will look OK with a bit of weathering. Two kits not a bad thing, keeps the interest up!
25 July 2014, 17:28
Barry Lloyd AutorI'll try to keep it interesting! Just bought some crew figures for it, also hope to make some camouflage netting.
25 July 2014, 17:39
Alan RushHi Barry. The flag is a nice addition. Turned out well using foil for backing. 👍
25 July 2014, 20:49
Barry Lloyd AutorThanks Alan. I like to add details like this to bring it to life - especially on this one as it's quite a small vehicle.
25 July 2014, 21:27
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FV101 Scorpion.
