Airfix 1:48 Supacat Coyote

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 8:00 pm

I see we have the Jackal entered, so seems rude not to enter its Brother.... The Coyote!

Not too sure about the figures as yet as I'm rubbish at 'em! I'll have to see.... Here's some sprue shots:

Good luck to all ye who enter....

wappynutter · Post by **wappynutter** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:08 pm

Good luck Karl, looks to be a cool Airfix kit mate..

I'll keep dropping by for a look in...
All the best..

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:38 am

Good luck buddy.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:35 pm

Another cool build! Damn!!
This GB is going to be a tonne of eye candy of these things all get finished.
Nicely chosen Karl. Should be a cool build bud.

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:58 pm

Good luck!

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:14 am

wappynutter wrote:Good luck Karl, looks to be a cool Airfix kit mate..
I'll keep dropping by for a look in...
All the best..

Pacheco wrote:Good luck!

Coen wrote:Another cool build! Damn!!
This GB is going to be a tonne of eye candy of these things all get finished.
Nicely chosen Karl. Should be a cool build bud.

Nige201980 wrote:Good luck buddy.

Cheers guys.... Its been awhile since I entered a GB. In fact it was the Vietnam one that also finished on New Years Eve! Spooky!

Not sure when I'll get started because of current builds and work, so see you soon!

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:54 pm

Good luck with this, I heard it builds up quite well. Hope you get some bench time soon buddy!

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:12 am

chief5437 wrote:Good luck with this, I heard it builds up quite well. Hope you get some bench time soon buddy!

Cheers Chief! Hopefully be able to make a start towards the end of next week.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:15 am

Found this cool little vid while surfing the tube....

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DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:21 pm

Looking forward to seeing this build up.

Does the vehicle crew include the poses shown on the boxart because their is no way that guy can change one of those tyres on his own?

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:17 am

DC87 wrote:Looking forward to seeing this build up.

Does the vehicle crew include the poses shown on the boxart because their is no way that guy can change one of those tyres on his own?

I think he's having a good feel of quality British workmanship.....

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:23 am

Made a start! But first, a snippet of History....

The Supacat Coyote is based on the High Mobility Transporter (HMT) platform developed by the Supacat company based in Honiton, Devon, UK, which it produces under licence with US advanced technology and defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin.

The HMT’s unique air suspension system enables the 6×6 drive Coyote to be a highly mobile battlefield vehicle across all manner of terrain. Its main role is to support long-range operations for its sister HMT 400 Jackal vehicles and to transport troops, equipment and supplies.

By any standards the Coyote is big, at The Supacat Coyote is seven metres (23 feet) long, two metres (6.7 feet) wide and with an adjustable height of 1.9-2.4 metres (6.2-8 feet). It has a kerb weight including fuel and armour of 6,600 kilograms (14,550 pounds) and can carry a 3,900-kilogram (8,600-pound) payload.

A Cummins 6.7-litre turbocharged diesel engine gives it a top speed of 120 kilometres (75 miles) per hour and a range of 700 kilometres (435 miles), so that it can easily carry and tow supplies and equipment where necessary throughout a sizable battlezone. Further, it can deal with one-metre (3.3-foot)-deep water obstacles and 60 per cent gradients.

Since the HMT 600 is an open-top vehicle, even the best armoured protection makes it vulnerable to mines or sustained attacks. For this reason, it relies mostly on firepower and mobility to deal with enemy forces.

To cope with different battle areas and situations the Coyote can be installed with a range of cutting-edge features from blast and ballistic protection kits, run-flat tyres, a self-recovery winch, weapon mounts for machine guns, smoke grenade launchers and infrared lights.

Surprisingly, it is a relatively easy vehicle to drive as it has very light power steering, sensitive hydraulic brakes and the HMT air suspension system that ensures it’s a smooth ride.

When there is a need to quickly deploy the Coyote, it can be transported by large military aircraft, such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:54 am

First of all let me congratulate Airfix on an outstanding kit! They get alot of flak so credit where its due. This is a joy to build, and found myself chuckling in glee as it basically builds itself as all the parts (so far) slot together wonderfully. Also top marks for the level of detail. Remember this is 1/48..... Would love to see this in 1/35

Anyways, onwards with my progress so far.....

Front and rear wheel assemblies....

Attaching the front wheel assembly to the front chassis....

Some front cab assembly.....

Rear chassis assembly.....

Aaaaand that's where I'm upto. The ejection pin marks are well placed that they will be hidden. I can't fault the kit as of yet. I hope the rest of the build goes as well! Cheers!

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:54 pm

Looking good mate.

gaz45 · Post by **gaz45** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:25 pm

Very nice work there mate

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:57 pm

Holy bits and pieces batman!! Lots of good stuff so far. For 1/48 I'm really impressed.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:21 pm

Nige201980 wrote:Looking good mate.

gaz45 wrote:Very nice work there mate

Coen wrote:Holy bits and pieces batman!! Lots of good stuff so far. For 1/48 I'm really impressed.

Cheers guys

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 1:19 am

Some more progress:

Ejector pin marks will be hidden once the seats are installed. They will be painted seperately, so will be added near the end

First bit of clean up I've had to do so far.... sanding off this seam line on the spare wheel cover:

Rear doors assembly:

Rear door upper hinges:

Rear doors attached:

Rear stowage racks assembly:

This radio antenna holder fits on the end of the right rear stowage rack.... the hole wasn't quite deep enough for a snug fit, so out came the micro drill:

Stowage racks fitted but not glued to allow for movement. Only the divider between the racks either side are glued as well as the end pieces:

Thats all for now. Lovin' this build!

Only downside now is I've got a fair few nightshifts to get through at work, so no Man Cupboard time for about 8 maybe 9 days....

Be back soon, and thanks for stopping by!

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:07 pm

Some detailed specs and a couple of nice pics

Entered service: 2009
Configuration: 6x6
Cab seating: 1 + 3 men

Dimensions and weight:

Weight (empty): 6.6 ton
Payload capacity: up to 3 ton
Length: 7.04 m
Width: 2.05 m
Height: 1.88 - 2.45 m

Mobility:

Engine: Cummins 6.7-liter diesel
Engine power: 180 hp
Maximum road speed: 120 km/h
Range: 700 km

Maneuverability:

Gradient: 60%
Side slope: 30%
Vertical step: ~ 0.5 m
Trench: 0.7 m
Fording: 1 m

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:26 pm

Super clean assembly. Looking forward to see more of your Coyote.

Kingdan · Post by **Kingdan** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 11:35 pm

Looking great

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:16 am

Kingdan wrote:Looking great

Pacheco wrote:Super clean assembly. Looking forward to see more of your Coyote.

Cheers guys. Can't wait to get back to it! Very enjoyable build

papatika · Post by **papatika** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:56 am

Personally I don't like Airfix models, but this one looks awesome till now!

Keep on the excellent work!

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:32 pm

papatika wrote:Personally I don't like Airfix models, but this one looks awesome till now! Keep on the excellent work!

Thankyou very much

The new Airfix toolings are very nice. Hopefully they'll stop re-packaging their old stuff!

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:02 pm

A little more progress. Struggling for time at the min!

Front cab assembly. Still slotting together brilliantly!

Got sometime booked off work starting next week (12 days of chillaxing!

), so should be able to crack on and get some paint down

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:15 pm

Look at all those nooks and crannies!!! WOW!!!
That will be a challenge to paint, but it will look awesome!!
Wonderful details.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:48 am

Coen wrote:Look at all those nooks and crannies!!! WOW!!!
That will be a challenge to paint, but it will look awesome!!
Wonderful details.

It certainly will be mate! Nothing like a painting challenge to give me a few late nights! Rather than painting it fully assembled, I'll be breaking it down into various stages...... and taking my time! Seriously don't want to cock up the paint job after its been such a cracking build.

TheTroyster · Post by **TheTroyster** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:41 am

Keep going brother, looking great.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:29 pm

TheTroyster wrote:Keep going brother, looking great.

Cheers buddy!

gaz45 · Post by **gaz45** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:15 pm

great work so far mate

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:44 pm

Managed to make significant progress! Slow going due to the humdrum of life.... I'll get there eventually though. WARNING! The following post is picture heavy!

Assembly of the gun ring and machine gun (12.7mm):

Rear Smoke grenade dischargers:

Side foot plates:

Front mounted machine gun (7.62mm)

All the pieces ready for priming!

Primed!!

Basecoat:

Wheel work made easy!

Front cab decals.... Only used a couple.... and a spot of detail painting:

Wing Mirrors.... I used the silver backing from a Nicotine patch! Knew they would come in handy. Although looks better in 'real life' than in the pics:

Spot of painting on the main body:

Wheels added:

Nearly forgot this lil fella! Lol!

So.... thats where I'm upto! Still lots of bits and bobs to do, but still enjoying the build (when I get the time!) See you soon folks!

Avgas · Post by **Avgas** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:55 pm

Looking great Karl. Looks like a nice kit actually.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:10 pm

Avgas wrote:Looking great Karl. Looks like a nice kit actually.

Cheers bud. Its a great kit. One of Airfix's finer efforts. I'm pretty sure the whole 'Operation Herrick' range is spot on

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:11 pm

gaz45 wrote:great work so far mate

Ta very mooch!

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:10 pm

Looking good buddy.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 2:31 am

Nige201980 wrote:Looking good buddy.

Cheers Nige!

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 3:02 am

REALLY struggling for bench time

but made a little more progress. Determined to get this finished, hopefully with a little simple dio base.

Armaments painted up:

Seat belts made up from Tamiya masking tape,painted and scuffed up a bit. Not sure if they look over scale?

Seats glued in:

Steering wheel added to front cab, ready for attaching to main body:

Ready to attach!

Attached!

Attaching doors and Gun ring:

Gun ring was a bit fiddly to attach, but got there in the end!

Ready for a couple of coats of Pledge ready for washes, weathering etc etc......

And thats where I'm upto. The end is in sight.... Really hoping to get time to knock up a simple dio base, fingers crossed!

Won't be using the figures, although I will be using a few bits off them for a little stowage.

Cheers, and a Very Merry Christmas to one and all

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:37 pm

Looking very good Karl.

Please check the front doors position. I believe they are the opposite.

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 5:13 am

Pacheco wrote:Looking very good Karl.

Please check the front doors position. I believe they are the opposite.

Hahaha! Well spotted!

Many thanks

Looks like I'm not going to get the time for a small dio...

But I will get this in the Final Reveal section.... Currently on nights, but got all day New Years Eve off, so I should just manage it!

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:49 pm

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand a mad dash to the finish! Bit earlier than last year.... 5 to midnight I believe it was! Lol!

Plus managed to knock up a dio base

Reg plate on:

Couple of backpacks for the rear from the figures.... plus an SA80 rifle not shown

Ready for the Ultimate treatment!

A base that took less than 45 mins to knock up.... Amazing what you can do when your rushed!

Hope the wife does'nt notice a dinner mat missing.....

Time to work on removing the Ultimate washes.....

Stretching some sprue for a couple of ariels.....

And done!!! More pics in the Final Reveal section

Really enjoyed this build, just a bit gutted that I had to rush it at the end, but at least I got there! Thanks for following the build