1/35 FJ43 with DShKM

[Frank3k]

This is AK Interactive's second kit of the Toyota Landcruiser/FJ43:


Scalemates link

It's such a nice, trouble free kit that I breezed through the main build in a couple of days. No issues at all with the kit (only one self-inflicted mistake). The instructions are great, with only a minor issue with the hinges for the spare tire (the kit doesn't use the mount, but the part is in the kit).



I decided to go with the boxtop color:



Some minor repair needed but I'll fix it during weathering.



The plaid pattern is illustrated in the instruction booklet. I scanned it in and cloned it to cover the plastic seats, then printed out the decal:



The DshKM is very detailed. I painted a tracer round every three on the ammo belt, but the tips are hard to see:



I'm also adding these guys, on their way to Disneyland:


Technical Riders

It's hard to get the machine gunner to fit just right:

[Old Wombat]

Build is looking very good, Frank! 

Good to hear the FJ43s are an easy build - I have several of them in various flavours. 

What is it with the "pointy guy" in so many of these figure kits? 

[apophenia]

Yes, this build is looking great so far, Frank 

But, gotta say, I love your MacQueen of Skye tartan seat cover decals