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Title: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mr Mipps on September 21, 2010, 02:29:07 PM

Just thought I'd post a few piccies of the start of an M113 for my 28mm vietnam
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qISNLs-i__g/TJfYBNAVhwI/AAAAAAAAAus/a5UgC4C3vGc/s320/M113+A.JPG)

More here
http://unicornsculpting.blogspot.com/ (http://unicornsculpting.blogspot.com/)

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mr Mipps on September 28, 2010, 02:02:04 PM

Now almost done, got to finalise the detail but here it is
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qISNLs-i__g/TJ9Mxw8TYPI/AAAAAAAAAxU/fFnqsTwc1UI/s320/P9260012.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qISNLs-i__g/TJ9MVCh8osI/AAAAAAAAAwk/6m65Ktjpvs0/s320/P9260006.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qISNLs-i__g/TJ9MVbkg-ZI/AAAAAAAAAws/gk9a1ZEeqEQ/s320/P9260007.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qISNLs-i__g/TJ9MVrzHFDI/AAAAAAAAAw0/ElelwNenn7s/s320/P9260008.JPG)
Hope you like

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Calimero on September 28, 2010, 02:04:39 PM

:o

:-*

That's an awesome model 8)

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Silent Invader on September 28, 2010, 02:45:32 PM

That looks darn good to me!  8)

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Westfalia Chris on September 28, 2010, 02:48:03 PM

Indeed, that's excellent, especially the running gear, which is always a "make or break" aspect for AFVs, IMHO.

The air louvres on top of the engine area are great, too. Did you "layer" them from strip or did you use some prefabricated plastic for those?

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mr Mipps on September 28, 2010, 03:16:14 PM

Thanks for the comments chaps, the louvres were made using strips of plasticard.  The model will be a resin body with metal fittings with, hopefully, some additional stowage items and crew as well.

The tracks are now done, took me all last evening, I'll try to get some more shots with the side skirts and post them once finished and ready for the mold.

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mindenbrush on September 28, 2010, 04:55:45 PM

Superb workmanship  :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: redzed on September 28, 2010, 06:10:11 PM

that's a brilliant bit of work :)

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Doomsdave on September 28, 2010, 08:59:55 PM

That's very impressive progress in just a few days. The final product is just amazing.

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Greystreak on September 29, 2010, 10:43:28 AM

Very impressive workmanship, Mr. Mipps!  :-*

Here's hoping it casts up well!

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mr Mipps on September 29, 2010, 11:39:04 AM

I hope so too, I'm sure you will be amongst the first to see it in the flesh, so to speak.

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mr Mipps on November 10, 2010, 10:36:50 AM

A few shots of the finished test casting, these will be ready for Warfare
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qISNLs-i__g/TNpz_Z_F4KI/AAAAAAAAAzU/N9AbkxwwyYM/s320/GENERAL%2BHOUSE%2BPHOTOS%2B006.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qISNLs-i__g/TNpz_MkMpcI/AAAAAAAAAzM/lYFt18rt7Rg/s320/GENERAL%2BHOUSE%2BPHOTOS%2B005.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Arrigo on November 12, 2010, 11:10:18 AM

you know that now I have another unplanned buy for warfare!  lol

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mr Mipps on November 12, 2010, 03:05:25 PM

Got the ACAV version packaged up as well now, not painted up yet though.

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Arrigo on November 12, 2010, 06:38:59 PM

you want two purchase... not one... eviiiiil!  :D

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Sangennaru on November 19, 2010, 12:25:08 PM

wow, where is it possible to find your fantastic stuff? :)

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Lupus on November 19, 2010, 02:49:39 PM

Might have to pop past myself as i shall be about :D

Title: Re: 1/55 M113 WIP
Post by: Mr Mipps on November 19, 2010, 03:45:10 PM

Quote from: Sangennaru on November 19, 2010, 12:25:08 PM

wow, where is it possible to find your fantastic stuff? :)

On the web, they should be on the web site during the next week,
http://parkfieldminiatures.freeservers.com/INDEX%20MAIN.htm (http://parkfieldminiatures.freeservers.com/INDEX%20MAIN.htm)
or I will have a few at Warfare over the weekend