1:35 Tamiya M113 "Ambulance"

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:24 pm

Here the result of my first experience in the "world" of AFV models.

The old M113 Tamiya with some scratch to represent the version used by the Portuguese army.

As can be seen from the photos no wheathering effects just a "clean" model.

At the end I really liked the experience.

gustavlekstal · Post by **gustavlekstal** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:38 pm

Well done.

Like the lights and the crispy look even thou it's a bit strange with rusty tracks. Is the crosses stencils? Congrats on coming over to the dark side of afv modelling

are you staying?

Gav0909 · Post by **Gav0909** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:26 pm

Nice work. Always nice to see a clean model every now and again. I like the rusted tracks though, adds a nice dimension to the model. Very nicely done mate.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 4:26 pm

The detail is excellent.
Nice work.

Danta2er · Post by **Danta2er** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 4:56 pm

I really like the clean look

Sturm · Post by **Sturm** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:14 pm

Nice one! I like the "clean" look to it. I don't want to sound like a jerk, but tracks don't normally rust. Anyways good model!

martin57 · Post by **martin57** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:34 pm

nice like it looks sooo clean .

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:21 am

Thanks guys.

gustavlekstal wrote: Is the crosses stencils? Congrats on coming over to the dark side of afv modelling are you staying?

They were painted. And yes I intend to assemble more AFV models.

Sturm wrote:but tracks don't normally rust.

Indeed the effect was a little exaggerated.

schweinhund227 · Post by **schweinhund227** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:56 pm

Beautiful model Pacheco, I like Garrison "look" models myself !

and Sorry Sturm ! but M113 tracks were renown for turning rusty overnight !

this is just one example....

Sturm · Post by **Sturm** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:25 pm

Sorry my mistake.

rodrant · Post by **rodrant** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:24 pm

Like it a lot ! Glad to see Portuguese Army stuff here ...it's not easy to choose Portuguese Army vehicles to build , as they are green or green . I was willing to do a Portuguese Army Leopard A6 , but I can't find proper decals for it ,even adaptations should be done but would like to do one one of this days .

Where did you find the decals with Portuguese Army markings , did you did them or do you buy them ?

Again congratulations on this build and good to see your first try on AFV's

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 11:38 am

António, the decals are from two sheets done by "Associação de Modelismo do Montijo". Great decals.

About the paint I used one of three green colors from Zmodels.

I have one Leopard to do also and the conversion since the Portuguese tanks came from the Netherlands.

wappynutter · Post by **wappynutter** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:08 pm

Very nice..... Very clean...... A very neat looking 113..
It takes skill to be able to build and leave clean. Or is that just me who uses mud, dust and weathering to hide a poorly built and painted kit? Lol...

The tracks look spot on ...Awesome stuff mate..

All the best...

schweinhund227 · Post by **schweinhund227** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 4:25 pm

rodrant wrote:Like it a lot ! Glad to see Portuguese Army stuff here ...it's not easy to choose Portuguese Army vehicles to build , as they are green or green . I was willing to do a Portuguese Army Leopard A6 , but I can't find proper decals for it ,even adaptations should be done but would like to do one one of this days .

Where did you find the decals with Portuguese Army markings , did you did them or do you buy them ?

Again congratulations on this build and good to see your first try on AFV's

That would be neat to see.... using your Painting & Weathering Talents !!! you could bring this Green paint scheme to life !!! on that Leo2A6

rodrant · Post by **rodrant** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:05 pm

Pacheco wrote:António, the decals are from two sheets done by "Associação de Modelismo do Montijo". Great decals.

About the paint I used one of three green colors from Zmodels.

I have one Leopard to do also and the conversion since the Portuguese tanks came from the Netherlands.

Thank you for the info Pacheco !

, didn't know that colors as for the decals will search for them , they are very nice !!! Off we go to a LeoA6 Build one of this days !

schweinhund227 wrote:
rodrant wrote:Like it a lot ! Glad to see Portuguese Army stuff here ...it's not easy to choose Portuguese Army vehicles to build , as they are green or green . I was willing to do a Portuguese Army Leopard A6 , but I can't find proper decals for it ,even adaptations should be done but would like to do one one of this days .

Where did you find the decals with Portuguese Army markings , did you did them or do you buy them ?

Again congratulations on this build and good to see your first try on AFV's

That would be neat to see.... using your Painting & Weathering Talents !!! you could bring this Green paint scheme to life !!! on that Leo2A6

ohhh thank you ...my talents

, still need a lot of practice mate !

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