discussion 1/48 Airfix Coyote

[Steve Brodie]

Calling this one done. No more tinkering. Kit builds really well but does benefit a lot from the extra etch set you can get from Airfix (if you can find one - seem to be as rare as hens teeth).


Does mean a bit of carving and scraping bits of the kit, nothing to bad though. Also added the excellent resin stowage set from Red Zebra models along with the generic army figure. Water and beer boxes came via Hannants. The model was sprayed with Vallejo paints and weathered with washes from Vallejo/AK. ‘sand’ on the vehicle is a custom mix of pastels and pigments applied wet and then a dry layer fixed with thinner. Base is a picture frame and the middle built up with foam sheets from Hobbycraft (£5 for 50 sheets of A5+ , a lot cheaper than blue Styrofoam), then Vallejo sand paste and the same custom mix of sand scattered and fixed with fixer. Tow shackles are 0.8mm lead wire and the tow cable 0.5mm wire. The towing strop(s) are Tamiya tape, doubled and trimmed to size.


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Build thread is here - http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/airfix-1-48-coyote.33162/

 

[Guest]

You have done a cracking job on this Steve. I still find it hard to believe it is 1/48. It has been a pleasure following the build. The amount of extra work you have put into it now shows as it has lifted it way above a straight build. The simple but very effective base sets the desert scene well and places the vehical in its environment. Added touches like the figure and drink boxes add scale and reality too.


Very nicely done.

 

[Lee W]

Very nice Steve, I like it mate


Lee

 

[papa 695]

Great work there Steve, and like what Graham as said the extra detail you've added sets it off fantasticly

 

[Steve Brodie]

Thanks all for the very kind comments, It was just going to be OOB, but added some etch and the whole thing snow balled, had a great time building it.

 

[Guest]

You've done a damn fine job all round.

 

[Guest]

A very nice model indeed Steve. Built by a talented model maker.


Having built the Super Cat Jackal I know this is an intricate model to build. It takes some thought and planning. When to paint when to apply effects before it becomes almost impossible work those things as more is added partially covering detail.


Some very nice effects to give it the authenticity of a working vehicle in theatre.


The luggage bag and equipment give it that lived in look.


Wondered if you knew that Airfix do a crew kit which includes the driver and navigator. Such a nice model that a driver would just add a bit more. Not not a criticism just a thought.


Perhaps now the Jackal to go alongside Steve ?


Stewart