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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: 35th-scale on November 21, 2016, 02:50:20 AM

Title: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on November 21, 2016, 02:50:20 AM

I'll just let this sit here for the night

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/06238895-EF0B-4094-9C72-A7876297EFC6_zpszhi8b7te.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/06238895-EF0B-4094-9C72-A7876297EFC6_zpszhi8b7te.jpg.html)

after 2 coats still couldn't get it consistent using Mr Hobby

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/6289C454-C142-4AAC-B3A1-05EBA204875E_zps3vrcs6sl.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/6289C454-C142-4AAC-B3A1-05EBA204875E_zps3vrcs6sl.jpg.html)

But after 3rd coat even the dogs in the street know it's better 😊

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/6170C616-86CF-4846-AF65-7826436F960F_zpsekilluvb.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/6170C616-86CF-4846-AF65-7826436F960F_zpsekilluvb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Claymore on November 21, 2016, 02:52:39 AM

Lookin' good  :)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Old Wombat on November 21, 2016, 08:54:18 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Gingie on November 22, 2016, 02:09:22 AM

Such a cool little 4x4. I always thought it had a kind of post-apocalypse look to it right out of the box.

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on November 22, 2016, 05:12:49 PM

I had that thought myself. Was tempted to get another Live resin RWS like on my Fennek. I think it would suit this little "car" nicely too

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/2FC5E85E-33C8-48D2-9709-EF537FFFA67D_zpspzhmi6o6.jpg)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on December 08, 2016, 06:44:12 AM

Finally got around to the decals. A clear coat tomorrow and then I can start the detailing and weathering

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/1797779B-9C25-44C5-851A-EE667F4B519A_zpsmdae6rtr.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/1797779B-9C25-44C5-851A-EE667F4B519A_zpsmdae6rtr.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on December 10, 2016, 07:45:01 AM

Well I seem to have made a mess of that. Obviously touched it when setting aside to dry. Will need to sand off, reprint and I'm sure I have spare UN decals somewhere

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/C68FD71F-1ABA-4DE9-8560-D52656A31CC9_zpsykkpw43d.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/C68FD71F-1ABA-4DE9-8560-D52656A31CC9_zpsykkpw43d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: apophenia on December 10, 2016, 10:56:42 AM

Looking good! And UNIFIL was a great choice of markings  :)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Old Wombat on December 10, 2016, 06:30:10 PM

Oops! :-\

Still, she's looking pretty good right now! :)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Volkodav on December 11, 2016, 09:16:00 AM

Quote from: 35th-scale on November 22, 2016, 05:12:49 PM

I had that thought myself. Was tempted to get another Live resin RWS like on my Fennek. I think it would suit this little "car" nicely too

([url]http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/2FC5E85E-33C8-48D2-9709-EF537FFFA67D_zpspzhmi6o6.jpg[/url])

The thing is I don't think you can beat that Fennek, it's just too awesome!

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Camthalion on December 17, 2016, 08:12:09 PM

Very nice

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 18, 2016, 03:12:31 AM

Quote from: 35th-scale on December 08, 2016, 06:44:12 AM

([url]http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/1797779B-9C25-44C5-851A-EE667F4B519A_zpsmdae6rtr.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/1797779B-9C25-44C5-851A-EE667F4B519A_zpsmdae6rtr.jpg.html[/url])

Looking at that photo all I can say is be careful which neighbourhoods you park in... ;D

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on January 02, 2017, 07:44:52 PM

Found my spare UN decals and they didn't match the kit ones so I had to clean off the good decal on the other side and repaint that side also. Finally have the decals done

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/37398496-0AC1-40B5-92FC-2984C711E4A1_zpspkov9lwi.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/37398496-0AC1-40B5-92FC-2984C711E4A1_zpspkov9lwi.jpg.html)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/DAFE5454-0A3F-45C1-B04C-8471A43C0B8B_zpszcckxwgz.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/DAFE5454-0A3F-45C1-B04C-8471A43C0B8B_zpszcckxwgz.jpg.html)

Now for a quick sorry of Satin clear and then I can start weathering

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Claymore on January 04, 2017, 12:23:47 AM

A lot of hard work but looking good!  :)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Frank3k on January 04, 2017, 01:40:00 AM

I like the stenciled UN decal. Great build so far; it inspired me to get a copy of this kit.

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: apophenia on January 04, 2017, 04:21:32 AM

Quote from: Frank3k on January 04, 2017, 01:40:00 AM

I like the stenciled UN decal. Great build so far; it inspired me to get a copy of this kit.

Agreed. The more obviously stencilled UN markings are actually an improvement, IMHO.  :)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on January 08, 2017, 06:59:51 AM

Thanks Gents, I appreciate the comments. Just been told on Armorama though that they are wrong and shouldn't have the gaps. But after all the trouble that are staying as they are.


On to the last few bits of equipment

 (http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/B1413A0D-FCF7-4C83-A1EA-810778079795_zpsvwbg5zxi.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/B1413A0D-FCF7-4C83-A1EA-810778079795_zpsvwbg5zxi.jpg.html)

Looking at reference photos I have lots of choice in how to finish her. White wing mirrors, black wing mirrors or black & white. White frame on drivers glass shield, or black. Black or white covers on the smoke grenade launchers. And pristine finish, weathered finish or totally beat up finish.... 😃

 (http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/Screenshot_20170107-205617_zpsutrnorqv.png) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/Screenshot_20170107-205617_zpsutrnorqv.png.html)

 (http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/Screenshot_20170107-205926_zpstdniy18s.png) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/Screenshot_20170107-205926_zpstdniy18s.png.html)

 (http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/2qxopx1_zpshjh0tppt.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/2qxopx1_zpshjh0tppt.jpg.html)

I'll go for something like the middle one but if I overdo it, as I tend to, I won't mind.

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 08, 2017, 12:18:49 PM

Concur on the UN markings. I think you've vastly improved the look, accuracy be damned.

Speaking of damned, that's some damned fine work too! Thanks for the update!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on January 11, 2017, 09:16:54 PM

Thanks Brian

Trying to fit the tyres in has broken off 3 of the wheel hubs, including the main supports.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/3435AF49-BAAE-4ECB-A2AA-0D95B1781514_zpszjfbw7az.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/3435AF49-BAAE-4ECB-A2AA-0D95B1781514_zpszjfbw7az.jpg.html)

They are repairable and thankfully I've not fitted the delicate wing mirrors or drivers shield yet

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on January 15, 2017, 03:10:57 AM

Anyway, put the tyres on and then managed to get the wheels refitted. Mirrors and drivers shield to go and then just a tad more light weathering

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/19BD3A7A-C57C-470D-80CF-434B594C459D_zpsquqaafwt.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/19BD3A7A-C57C-470D-80CF-434B594C459D_zpsquqaafwt.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: 35th-scale on January 21, 2017, 08:28:44 PM

Nearly there. One more session at the bench will see it finished

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/35th-scale/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/EB6CB324-D001-45E8-9E5C-4C6494646496_zpsfzsvxxmy.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/35th-scale/media/Models/Trumpeter%20Puma%20AFV/EB6CB324-D001-45E8-9E5C-4C6494646496_zpsfzsvxxmy.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Old Wombat on January 21, 2017, 08:36:30 PM

Looking really good, mate! :)

Title: Re: Italian Puma 4x4
Post by: Crbad on January 22, 2017, 12:23:26 AM

Nice! Great work! That white scheme really makes it stand out.  :icon_alabanza: