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Author Topic: The Aluka Grav APC  (Read 4696 times)

Offline 6milPhil

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The Aluka Grav APC
« on: November 10, 2014, 10:23:54 PM »
I've been working on a Grav APC for a while, in homage in part to the M113 but also to my dear chum Akula.


I wanted something really chunky, and which looked big enough to carry a squad or two of 28mm figures.


The base casting is simple, the idea being that the kit comes with lots of detail which you can lay out how you want and have the vehicle you'd prefer. So this is blocky and basic and could be used like this.


Or you could lay on a lot of detail.



Next up... Painting the beast.

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 10:26:39 PM »
You're getting good at this  ;)

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Offline 6milPhil

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2014, 10:31:31 PM »
Thanks, although I do think I need to use 3D to stand a chance catching up with all these talented youngsters around. Even though I don't really like 3D, it's too cheaty...  ::)

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2014, 11:00:19 PM »
Nice work - you even got me in the photo  ;)

Offline mcfonz

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 02:30:06 PM »
Bloody lovely. :-*

Exactly as a grav tank should look - rugged, like it can take some abuse, some damage and protect it's crew and passengers. In fact, I'd say it is one of the best looking ones about.
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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2014, 04:28:11 PM »
Looks great!  Is there a place that shows all the gun options you have that'll work for it, like those used in the last pic?  Checked the catalog in your sig link, and didn't see anything of that sort. Looks like a solid platform to build on. :) 

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2014, 08:43:42 PM »
No it'll go in the catalogue over the weekend with all the other sci-fi. Here's a photo of the whole kit though, including an annoying little piece of white debris which I didn't notice until it was too late...  >:(


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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2014, 09:29:16 PM »
Think I prefer the clean lines to all the sticky-out-gubbins that looks like it could get knocked off by a careless driver.

That's the technical term I think :~}
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Offline warburton

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2014, 12:11:08 AM »
Looks pretty nice.

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2014, 02:45:05 PM »
Think I prefer the clean lines to all the sticky-out-gubbins that looks like it could get knocked off by a careless driver.

That's what L-plates are for.

Started throwing some paint at it.


I'm not happy with having the dots on the front of the missile launcher red any more, any colour suggestions?

Offline FramFramson

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2014, 06:12:53 PM »
Lemon yellow seems like the obvious choice there.


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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2014, 06:40:21 PM »
I agree I think I prefer it without the bits, but those bits look like they could be great for other things.  :D

For the missiles I would say white.
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Offline 6milPhil

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2014, 09:21:58 PM »
Hmmm, thanks. Still dunno...  :-[

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2014, 08:45:16 PM »
Went for orange and threw some more paint at it...



I've managed to get quite a bit of dust on it so it needs a clean up before weathering.

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: The Aluka Grav APC
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2014, 02:13:02 PM »
And having cleaned it to weather it... a odd chore I know it's finished.







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