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Author Topic: UVS: Vietnam - M48A3 WIP 04/09/2022  (Read 14138 times)

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - Sniper! 13/03/2021
« Reply #60 on: March 15, 2021, 06:52:07 PM »
Thanks.

I do need to get a new daylight source as he did not look quite so pink under the lights.

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - M422 Mighty Mite 25/07/2021
« Reply #61 on: July 25, 2021, 12:46:54 PM »
So finally something "new" for my Vietnam project. I say new as it has been over four months since my last post on this thread.

The Empress M422 Mighty Mite light vehicle.


I reinforced the front windscreen (because I am clumsy) with a Greenstuff tarpaulin, and a bedroll reinforces the rear door (see previous comment).


Rubicon Jeep kits provided the decals (incorrect numbers).

And I broke one of the USMC parts and the substitute is different.

Someone has not cleaned the inside recently.

Slightly too enthusiastic with the Army Painter Dark Tone and Humbrol weathering powders.

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - M422 Mighty Mite 25/07/2021
« Reply #62 on: July 26, 2021, 08:40:11 AM »
Excellent. I love the Mighty Mite.  :-*

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - M422 Mighty Mite 25/07/2021
« Reply #63 on: July 26, 2021, 09:26:45 AM »

Someone has not cleaned the inside recently.

Slightly too enthusiastic with the Army Painter Dark Tone and Humbrol weathering powders.

I like the inside, looks suitably used.

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - M422 Mighty Mite 25/07/2021
« Reply #64 on: August 08, 2021, 03:46:22 PM »
Thanks.

Hopefully I can get the M151 started soon.

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - M422 Mighty Mite 25/07/2021
« Reply #65 on: August 08, 2021, 09:11:41 PM »
Thanks.

Hopefully I can get the M151 started soon.

If it’s not the battery, try the distributor cap. If all else fails give the AA a call.  :)
« Last Edit: August 08, 2021, 09:17:17 PM by carlos marighela »
Em dezembro de '81
Botou os ingleses na roda
3 a 0 no Liverpool
Ficou marcado na história
E no Rio não tem outro igual
Só o Flamengo é campeão mundial
E agora seu povo
Pede o mundo de novo

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - M422 Mighty Mite 25/07/2021
« Reply #66 on: August 10, 2021, 10:37:49 AM »
Nice work on the Mighty Mite  :-*


Hopefully I can get the M151 started soon.

If it’s not the battery, try the distributor cap. If all else fails give the AA a call.  :)

Too easy  lol

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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UVS: Vietnam - "AA Customer Services, how may I help you" 14/08/2021
« Reply #67 on: August 14, 2021, 06:14:16 AM »
If all else fails give the AA a call.  :)
Sophie> Good morning AA Customer Services, how may I help you?
William> Hi, I am trying to start an M151 Ford Mutt.
Sophie> Okay, What model is it?
William> I am not sure I will have to check with Carlos.
Sophie> It might be the battery, can you open the bonnet?
William> Not really, as it appears to be a one piece moulding...



And if anyone wants to see the bits, there is a contents photograph here: https://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.com/2021/08/empress-m151-ford-mutt.html
I have added a spade from the Empress Vietnam Stowage set. I have yet to decide on what to do about stowage.
« Last Edit: August 14, 2021, 06:34:21 AM by Ultravanillasmurf »

Offline carlos marighela

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - "AA Customer Services, how may I help you" 14/08/2021
« Reply #68 on: August 14, 2021, 07:42:31 AM »
 lol lol lol

My work once had a roadside repair deal with the manufacturers of our fleet and we were required to use it for the first couple of years with the new fleet. One day I broke down and called them. They put me through to the RACV who in turn rang a private contractor who…….eventually showed up. Very efficient system, especially considering we had RACV membership anyway. ::)

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Getting the title to fit was an effort (it originally said "An Army I do not need for a War I am not interested in", and yes that is still grammatically incorrect).

The two ARVN pack, the ARVN crew pack and to give them some wheels (another) XM706.

This one might have visible crew (one of the M60 gunners is going to be using the rear hatch and gun ring and the shorter crewman in the turret).

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - Some more reading 11/12/2021
« Reply #70 on: December 11, 2021, 05:26:13 PM »
Recent release from Osprey:

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - Some more reading 11/12/2021
« Reply #71 on: December 14, 2021, 08:50:07 AM »
Is it any good?

Just finished the 1972 ARVN release and was a bit meh!!! about it  :(

Offline Mick_in_Switzerland

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - Some more reading 11/12/2021
« Reply #72 on: December 14, 2021, 09:48:07 AM »
I received the Hue book on Saturday.

Initial impression is that it is one of the better Osprey Campaign Books.

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - Some more reading 11/12/2021
« Reply #73 on: December 14, 2021, 03:19:59 PM »
I received the Hue book on Saturday.

Initial impression is that it is one of the better Osprey Campaign Books.

Thanks for that. May have to get one  ;)

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Re: UVS: Vietnam - Some more reading 11/12/2021
« Reply #74 on: December 15, 2021, 10:01:23 AM »
ordered one . Will write a review when I found time reading the book
In hoc signo vinces

Have a look at www.wargamesgazette.com

 

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