Author Topic: USMC LAV-600 (Read 26667 times)

LemonJello · « **on:** August 08, 2015, 09:46:09 PM »

Well, with the completion of one project (Northrop N-9M), I need something to do while parts of the HMX-1 VV-22 are drying.

So, my goal is something like this:

Starting with this:

First step: center the turret on the chassis.

The majority of this kit is going to be used OOB, just have to build up a turret using a lot of the details on the existing one, plus a home made brass tube barrel for the 105mm main gun.

Comments and suggestions always welcome.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2015, 04:21:51 AM »

Looking forward to this one.

Dr. YoKai · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2015, 05:55:37 AM »

Big guns on wheels - always a good looking combination.

LemonJello · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2015, 09:10:25 AM »

Quote from: Dr. YoKai on August 09, 2015, 05:55:37 AM

Big guns on wheels - always a good looking combination.

Yes, I definitely have an affinity for wheeled fighting vehicles.

Well, here's the progress for today.

The suspension. Lot's a fiddly bits in here:

The main gun barrel:

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2015, 03:56:02 PM »

that gun barrell is ace.. great work

Steve Blazo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2015, 04:51:40 AM »

Cool concept, great start, will be watching.

Gingie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2015, 11:22:33 AM »

Oh, I like this one too!

I think you're going to end up with something very close to the Chilean Pirahna with the 60mm HVMS (??) turret, seen in the background here:

LemonJello · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2015, 09:30:22 AM »

Upper hull has all sorts of detail. Interestingly, this kit comes with two of the wire cutters for the driver's position - one raised and one stowed, so the raised goes into the spares bin for later use...

I've been playing in Sketch Up and I think I've got a prototype turret that is going to the 3D printer tomorrow. So we'll see how that goes.

apophenia · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2015, 05:44:35 AM »

Looking forward to this LemonJello!

In front of the Cardoen 6x6 Piraña (above) is a FAMAE 8x8D Piraña with Cockerill CSE 90 mm turret. Have you seen Cockerill's "low-weight" XC-8 105-120HP turret?

http://www.cmigroupe.com/en/p/cockerill-xc-8-105-120hp
http://www.cmigroupe.com/upload/gallery/649/b-1024x768-CMI-Defence-Cockerill-XC-8-105_03.jpg

LemonJello · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2015, 11:05:16 PM »

Decisions, decisions. I've printed off two turrets (the 3rd didn't finish due to running out of filament) I've added barrels to both and need some opinions on which to use for this project. The "loser" will go on another LAV project in the planning stage. Both work out to be in the 105mm family of main guns.

Here are some photos:

Option #1:

Option #2:

Side-by-side:

Bonus - here is the 3rd variant that was taller than #2, but didn't finish when the filament ran out, showing the interior structure. It will probably end up being used on an ADATS-type LAV variant I have been thinking through. I've got two spools of filament on order, and files of missile canisters to print off for that (and other) projects.

Thanks for looking, and for any suggestions you may provide.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2015, 03:59:10 AM »

I like Option 1, though it is your kit...

LemonJello · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2015, 04:22:03 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on August 16, 2015, 03:59:10 AM

I like Option 1, though it is your kit...

I switch them back and forth and I'm leaning to #1 as well. Since this is really my first time working with the MakerBot PLA material, I'm taking it slow to see what glues work/don't work, etc.

Thanks!

Gingie · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2015, 05:43:54 AM »

#1 for sure!

uarkram · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2015, 08:00:00 AM »

Just my 2 cents.

I like turret 1, with the barrel from turret 2.

Can't wait to see it done.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:51:57 PM »

Quote from: uarkram on August 16, 2015, 08:00:00 AM

Just my 2 cents.

I like turret 1, with the barrel from turret 2.

Can't wait to see it done.

Same here! :)

(With a fume extracter?

)

LemonJello · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:01:53 AM »

Progress report: Turret #1 "won" the subcontractor competition, with some mods to the muzzle brake and the addition of a coax .50 cal MG. I wasn't liking how the 3D material was responding to sanding, so it was clad in styrene, which will make adding the detail bits from the kit easier in the long run, I think. Blow-out panels were added to the rear deck where the main gun ammo goes instead of scouts. Also removed the props and replaced them with storage bins. I figure the turret would make this vehicle too top heavy for ship-to-shore ops on its own. Now it rides the LCU or LCAC to the beach.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:23:32 AM »

REALLY looks the part! :)

Kerick · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:15:48 PM »

Looks even better with the polystyrene sheeting on the turret.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2015, 03:57:19 AM »

Love the look with the coaxial gun

Steve Blazo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2015, 09:01:37 PM »

Oh Oh !!! Look at all the white plastic !!

Coming together very good, like the look.

35th-scale · « **Reply #20 on:** August 22, 2015, 03:29:25 AM »

Mean looking machine!

apophenia · « **Reply #21 on:** August 22, 2015, 04:58:51 AM »

Looking good :)

I notice that a new hatch has appeared behind the driver (where the commander's hatch would be on a Grizzly). I'm curious about its purpose.

LemonJello · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:04:06 AM »

Quote from: apophenia on August 22, 2015, 04:58:51 AM

I notice that a new hatch has appeared behind the driver (where the commander's hatch would be on a Grizzly). I'm curious about its purpose.

As I was working on this, I realized that there was no way 3 people could fit in that turret. I originally considered saying there was an autoloader, but instead I'm going to move the commander into the hull behind the driver, leaving the gunner and loader in the turret.

There will be some added optics for the commander, and probably a single hatch with either a 7.62 or 5.56 MG on the turret roof.

apophenia · « **Reply #23 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:07:01 AM »

Ah, that makes sense ... thanks.

LemonJello · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:55:33 AM »

Weekend Update:

Still working through ideas for the turret-top hatch and the pintle-mounted MG. There may be more photos coming later...

Kerick · « **Reply #25 on:** August 24, 2015, 08:56:54 AM »

Awesome work! Looking forward to more progress!
Just being nit picky, but shouldn't the smoke grenade launchers angle upward instead of straight out? Otherwise the turret is really shaping up!

LemonJello · « **Reply #26 on:** August 24, 2015, 09:07:18 AM »

Quote from: kerick on August 24, 2015, 08:56:54 AM

Just being nit picky, but shouldn't the smoke grenade launchers angle upward instead of straight out?

Probably. I missed that when I modified the kit parts.

As promised (threatened?), a couple more photos before I call it a night.

Still stumped about putting an MG on the turret roof. Suggestions welcome.

Frank3k · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2015, 09:34:47 AM »

How about an M240 in the space just ahead of the hatch, or just to the right? The coax gun looks good.
Great idea of cladding the turret with styrene; it sure beats an epic prime-sand repeat session just to get all the printing artifacts off.

Steve Blazo · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:27:47 AM »

Excellent work, turret looks very good !! :) :)

Kerick · « **Reply #29 on:** August 24, 2015, 11:49:53 AM »

Here's a shot of the launchers on a Bradley.

Hope it helps.

LemonJello · « **Reply #30 on:** September 07, 2015, 02:13:45 AM »

Ready for paint!

Kerick · « **Reply #31 on:** October 16, 2015, 10:28:43 AM »

Any progress? This will look so cool painted up! (in Berlin Brg. camo, hint hint)

LemonJello · « **Reply #32 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:36:04 PM »

There has been a little progress, primer and base coat applied. Unfortunately, the production line at LemonJello Heavy Industries has been halted as we deal with some serious health issues with the Lady of House LemonJello. Once we have a plan of attack and can get a new routine established, I'll be back with an update.

Kerick · « **Reply #33 on:** October 17, 2015, 01:51:10 AM »

Sorry to hear your lady is having health issues. By all means, take good care of your wife. Models can wait. I hope all goes well, keep us posted.

apophenia · « **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2015, 09:43:09 AM »

Here's hoping that the Lady of House LemonJello has a speedy recovery.

BTW, SAD (Styrene Allergic Dispepsia) is just a dodge to get spouses to spend more time shopping at women's fashion factory outlet stores

LemonJello · « **Reply #35 on:** December 13, 2015, 02:07:06 AM »

Update!

Kerick · « **Reply #36 on:** December 13, 2015, 05:07:19 AM »

Do I see a digital camo scheme in the works?
How's the Lady of the House these days? Judging by the progress on the LAV she must be doing better.

LemonJello · « **Reply #37 on:** December 13, 2015, 06:16:03 AM »

Quote from: kerick on December 13, 2015, 05:07:19 AM

Do I see a digital camo scheme in the works?
How's the Lady of the House these days? Judging by the progress on the LAV she must be doing better.

Good eye! I am applying a digital pattern to this one, I was going to keep it under wraps until the end, but why? The final product may be a little unusual (I hope).

As to the Lady of House LemonJello - we've settled into a new rhythm around the house as her treatments progress and some days are better than others. When things are good, I don't feel guilty about getting to the bench.

Kerick · « **Reply #38 on:** December 13, 2015, 07:11:47 AM »

I hope all goes well with your lady.
The LAV has a little SW spaceship look right now.

LemonJello · « **Reply #39 on:** December 13, 2015, 10:33:00 PM »

And we've had a set back...I was taking the tape off last night and found the second color had bled under onto the white base coat. Additionally, I'm not happy with two of the colors I used - the Graublau/RLM 84 is way too yellow and the Neutral Grey is way too dark - the white and light blue I liked. And the cherry on this sundae is that there was a lot of lifting of paint, down to the bare plastic!

Here is where we stand right now:

And a couple representative shots of the paint lifting and underbleed:

So, we'll strip it all back to the bare plastic and start again. Stay tuned!

Kerick · « **Reply #40 on:** December 14, 2015, 01:22:58 AM »

And I know you spent lots of time masking all that!
Try my mantra:
It will be great when its done, it will be great when its done......
Repeat as needed.

Also works for home improvement projects!

35th-scale · « **Reply #41 on:** December 14, 2015, 04:28:16 AM »

Hate that.....all that effort for nuttin!

Hope the Missus is better soon

Steve Blazo · « **Reply #42 on:** December 14, 2015, 04:37:48 AM »

Great looking build, has a very good look.
I lifted off a lot of paint on my projects too. I figured out that if I sprayed a flat coat on the bare plastic, it gave the paint something to grab on to. I also started using "frog tape", it has good edges and less stick then masking tape. 3M blue tape works well too.
Good luck on the next try!

Prayers for the Lady of the House.

Gingie · « **Reply #43 on:** December 14, 2015, 06:40:14 AM »

Ah man! Hate it when the paint lifts like that! I actually like the colours you picked.

What's the salvage plan?

LemonJello · « **Reply #44 on:** December 15, 2015, 01:08:08 AM »

Thanks, everyone!

I'm at an impasse. I was originally going for an Arctic-type digital camo. I wanted something other than the standard greens/browns/tans to liven up the display.

I spent some time yesterday stripping off the old paint - it's not all gone, but it may make for an interesting effect under the new coat(s).

So, I'm of two minds on this project:

1) have another go at winter/arctic digicam

2) regular camo, but then try the hairspray method to weather a white overcoat

I'm open to suggestions.

Kerick · « **Reply #45 on:** December 15, 2015, 02:18:31 AM »

The digicam was really looking good! I wold love to see it finished like the that.
Are you using acrylics? Don't people wash the model to get it to stick tightly?

LemonJello · « **Reply #46 on:** December 31, 2015, 09:38:02 AM »

Second go-around in the paint barn produced better results...not perfect, but better.

Working on stowage and then it'll get some weathering.

finsrin · « **Reply #47 on:** December 31, 2015, 10:33:48 AM »

Compared to my primitive painting style-technique thatz fabulous !

Kerick · « **Reply #48 on:** December 31, 2015, 01:01:17 PM »

New paint looks great!
If you are going for an arctic look I'd go easy on the weathering. Unless its spring and the permafrost is melting.

Gingie · « **Reply #49 on:** December 31, 2015, 01:45:22 PM »

Ah yes! Well rescued!! It almost looks like an urban / FIBUA scheme....

LemonJello · « **Reply #50 on:** December 31, 2015, 10:41:03 PM »

Quote from: kerick on December 31, 2015, 01:01:17 PM

New paint looks great!
If you are going for an arctic look I'd go easy on the weathering. Unless its spring and the permafrost is melting.

Good point. I do want some mud splatter, but not a ton- more the traveling cross-country wear-n-tear look.

Zaskar24 · « **Reply #51 on:** January 01, 2016, 12:32:19 AM »

That looks really good. The turret certainly looks the part. That is also a great looking arctic pattern you have there.

Frank3k · « **Reply #52 on:** January 01, 2016, 02:55:49 AM »

Awesome camo! I'm glad you stuck with it. Are you going to use the kit tires?

LemonJello · « **Reply #53 on:** January 03, 2016, 01:00:49 AM »

Quote from: Frank3k on January 01, 2016, 02:55:49 AM

Awesome camo! I'm glad you stuck with it. Are you going to use the kit tires?

That's the plan for now. I may look at the AM options for some with chains?

35th-scale · « **Reply #54 on:** January 03, 2016, 08:07:18 AM »

Great recovery! Looks fantastic

Kerick · « **Reply #55 on:** January 03, 2016, 01:06:43 PM »

Quote from: LemonJello on January 03, 2016, 01:00:49 AM

Quote from: Frank3k on January 01, 2016, 02:55:49 AM
Awesome camo! I'm glad you stuck with it. Are you going to use the kit tires?

That's the plan for now. I may look at the AM options for some with chains?

Tire chains would look good. Get out the backing soda for the snowy diorama!

LemonJello · « **Reply #56 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:13:37 AM »

Update! I may get this done for the Clear Your Workbench GB after all*! (*now that an extension has been granted)

Just the little nit-picky details to go.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #57 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:22:48 AM »

That paint-job is truly remarkable!

Great looking build (even though I prefer 8x8's). :)

Kerick · « **Reply #58 on:** February 01, 2016, 11:15:38 AM »

That looks awesome! I'm not a big fan of Digital Camo but yours looks great!

ysi_maniac · « **Reply #59 on:** February 01, 2016, 09:59:41 PM »

Paint job is really top notch

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #60 on:** February 02, 2016, 12:55:12 PM »

Nice job!! :) :)

LemonJello · « **Reply #61 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:09:41 AM »

Calling this one done:

Old Wombat · « **Reply #62 on:** February 10, 2016, 11:36:15 AM »

And mighty finely done it is, too!

Alvis 3.1 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 10, 2016, 02:13:30 PM »

Smashingly done!

Alvis 3.1

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #64 on:** February 15, 2016, 12:07:17 PM »

I know it fought you a lot, but what a looker :) Worth it

finsrin · « **Reply #65 on:** February 15, 2016, 12:39:52 PM »

Though one could add weathering. I like it best left this way. Show off excellent build. Camo is effective at messing with quick ID of what you are looking at. :)

Jacques Deguerre · « **Reply #66 on:** February 15, 2016, 10:09:28 PM »

That is very impressive and I appreciate seeing it come together. Nice work!

Kerick · « **Reply #67 on:** February 17, 2016, 08:54:09 AM »

Were you aware of this photo?

Republic of China CM-32 IFV.
A little uncanny to me!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #68 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:56:05 AM »

nicely done as well.

Kerick · « **Reply #69 on:** February 17, 2016, 01:01:29 PM »

Its RW at some sort of show or display.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CM-32_Armoured_Vehicle

LemonJello · « **Reply #70 on:** February 17, 2016, 08:51:16 PM »

Quote from: kerick on February 17, 2016, 08:54:09 AM

Were you aware of this photo?

Republic of China CM-32 IFV.
A little uncanny to me!

Interesting...guess it's time to refresh my tinfoil hat! Throw another layer of shielding on the brain housing group.

Camthalion · « **Reply #71 on:** February 21, 2016, 06:28:36 AM »

Very nice work

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #72 on:** February 22, 2016, 03:06:30 AM »

Quote from: LemonJello on February 17, 2016, 08:51:16 PM

Interesting...guess it's time to refresh my tinfoil hat! Throw another layer of shielding on the brain housing group.

Diavel · « **Reply #73 on:** February 28, 2016, 09:19:19 AM »

Very nice build, and gives me lots of inspiration for my 1/72nd scale builds.
Chris.


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Author Topic: USMC LAV-600 (Read 26667 times)