Papa695s Trumpeter 1/35 LAV-III

[papa 695]

Nearly finished the Ka-Tsu so I’m going to be starting this one soon.
Lots of parts to this one.

[PaulTRose]

Lots of parts..... Lots of pe!

This will be fun to watch

[flyjoe180]

A lot of additions for that kit Ian, look forward to seeing it evolve

[yak face]

comprehensive one Ian , looks a very comprehensive kit!
Like the addition of the signs and i ve never seen scale cardboard boxes included in a kit before ! Are you going green or white ?

[papa 695]

Going green Tony, I like the idea of all the signs on the front and back.

[papa 695]

Made a start on this one.

[flyjoe180]

A fair amount of detail in that so far Ian, looking good

[papa 695]

I’ve now got all the undercarriage fitted, and also the rear end.

Ive also got the wheels and jerrycan’s put together

[papa 695]

Well I think sometimes what’s the point, it must be just for parts count with some manufacturers.
this is what they have you doing.

Then they ask you to do this.

[scottie3158]

Ian, I agree I'm all for detail, but what is the point of making a part only to have it covered up completely. I guess it gives you the option of leaving the cover off

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Coming along nicely Ian.

[papa 695]

Cheers Steve.

[flyjoe180]

Looks good Ian. I suppose someone might model it with the hatch open

[papa 695]

Just about got the lower and upper hull parts built. Just a few little parts that will be fitted after painting.

now it’s time to build the turret.

[stillp]

When I was an impoverished and easily bored teenager I used to select kits that had the most parts, so they'd keep me busy longer. I didn't care if those parts were visible or not.
Pete

[Mr Bowcat]

That looks great Ian, not come across this kit before but might have to add it to the wish list.

[papa 695]

Cheers Bob, it’s quite a good kit plenty of parts. Some of the small ones have a little flash, but not difficult to clean up. Plenty of PE also.

[Jim R]

Looking excellent Ian. Typical Trumpeter - lots of parts, many very small, which result in very nice detail.

[papa 695]

Thanks Jim.

[scottie3158]

Ian, that's a cracking build hidden detail and all.