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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Buzzbomb on November 12, 2017, 05:41:11 PM

Title: Takom FV432 but a bit off script
Post by: Buzzbomb on November 12, 2017, 05:41:11 PM
No idea why, but always been a big fan of the FV432. Many, many moons ago I obtained the Accurate Armour FV432/30 FSV with Rarden 30mm Fox Turret.
Then promptly proceeded to ignore the instructions and do a Cymbelline Radar vehicle.
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/gallery/others/afv/fv432/fv4321.jpg)

(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/gallery/others/afv/fv432/fv4323.jpg)

So now along comes the most excellent Takom FV432, which is a gem of a kit.
Of course the Berlin Brigade scheme just went all Arnold Horshack "ooh, ooh, ooh.. Pick me "
So started of about here
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/AFV/FV432_1.JPG)

Then I remembered I still had the FV432/30 bits from the Accurate Armour kit in the spares.
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/AFV/FV432_2.JPG)

Ended up with this
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/AFV/FV432_4.JPG)
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/AFV/FV432_5.JPG)
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/AFV/FV432_6.JPG)

So remember when Takom release the FV432/30 kit in injection.. you know who to thank ;D

 
Title: Re: Takom FV432 but a bit off script
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 12, 2017, 09:03:32 PM
These are both great and I especially like your work muddying up that Cymbelline Radar vehicle!

Excellent weathering looks every bit the real deal!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Takom FV432 but a bit off script
Post by: Claymore on November 13, 2017, 10:24:37 PM
Both are superb builds and instantly remind me of that unique smell of the inside of a 432 - like an old, well-oiled but somewhat knackered vintage car - but then again that's precisely what it is...  ;)

Great work mate!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Takom FV432 but a bit off script
Post by: Old Wombat on November 14, 2017, 12:02:59 PM
Accurate Armour do a Fox turret & back-date conversion kit for the new Takom FV432, which I can only assume (given the speed with which it came out) is assembled from parts of their old full kit.
Title: Re: Takom FV432 but a bit off script
Post by: Buzzbomb on November 14, 2017, 01:46:10 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on November 14, 2017, 12:02:59 PM
Accurate Armour do a Fox turret & back-date conversion kit for the new Takom FV432, which I can only assume (given the speed with which it came out) is assembled from parts of their old full kit.

Having also seen the release of the conversions for the /30, Swingfire and the Peak Turret versions that is my guess as well, that is  exactly what it is.
Hackout the hull top plate for an older build version, because to be honest the Takom FV432 is a later build type and a few more details present for a late life version.
Then toss the rest of the old AA kit away, because in all seriousness it is a lot of work. See all the plastic bits on the Cymbelline.. that is to replace bubbles and crap resin casting.