discussion MENG's 6X6 U.S COUGAR MRAP VEHICLE

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I have to say I absolutely love MENG kits, everything you need is in the box, the parts fit perfectly and the instructions are very clear to understand.


I plan to make a diorama up with this as the centre piece, I've started the EOD team and support crew so It won't be too long before the scene is set.


I haven't weathered it too much as most picture references show them well maintained and very little wear and tear to the paint work. I used Vallejo Model Air and applied a couple of different oil washes, followed by a pigment scrub and sand pigments added to the lower parts.


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Comments welcomed as always


Adrian

 

[Guest]

Cracking build and finish Adrian, looks superb mate

 

[Guest]

Looks great Adrian

 

[Guest]

This is one great looking model.

 

[Guest]

Very nicely done Adrian I think the weathering is just right and look forward to seeing the dio

 

[Guest]

I just love this beast Adrian. The colour is spot on and, as you point out, no heavy weathering is needed in these. You have captured that dusty look really well and the whole thing looks heavy and solid. It will make a great centrepiece in a diorama and I look forward to seeing it sat in a scene.

 

[Lee W]

Well done Adrian, this looks fab, I like the beast very much!


Lee

 

[monica]

looks great,Adrian,real like your finish,with the dusty look,


and suitable,weathering ,like the look a lot,

 

[Guest]

Very nice Adrian. Looking great

 

[papa 695]

Well done Adrian that looks a cracking kit and very nicely dusted.

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Thanks all for the great feedback, looking at the photos again I think the flash washes some of the detail away.


Should have it on display at Cosford for a proper look


Adrian

 

[Snowman]

Great finish, I wanted to run my tongue over my teeth to get rid of the fine grit just looking at it!!

 

[Guest]

A quality job, especially the finish. Presumably, the colour is sand for a vehicle used in the desert. When watching movies of the WWII N. African tank battles, every movement was trailed by a huge sand dust plume which, I imagine, gave the game away and made the camo. not much use for surprise attacks!

 

[flyjoe180]

Wonderful result Adrian, nicely weathered with sand effects.

 

[Guest]

Thats soo good!

 

[Steve Brodie]

thats very nice Ade.