1/35 Tamiya U.S. AAVP7A1.

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Hi just can't resist starting this one.

Box Art.
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Sorry no sprue shots or history !

Cleaned all road wheels, drive sprockets, and idlers.
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Assembled all road wheels, drive sprockets, idlers and assembled fitting ploy caps as I went long.
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Cleaned up suspension arms, water jets and covers and assembled the covers can be open or closed as show .
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Used spare ploy caps to keep the axle shaft for idlers in position.
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Dry fit test for wheels and track.
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Cleaned up and fitted front lights, L/H & R/H side steps, front tow shackles x2.
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Thank you for looking in.
Pete.
 
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very nice indeed, always wanted to build on of these... maybe you'll inspire me to 'pull the trigger' and go for it...
Cheers Chris it's early days of the build and as it's a Tamiya kit I haven't come across any problems. Go for it but don't send me the bill :tears-of-joy: .
Pete.
 

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Hi Pete
What a strange looking vehicle. You seem to have made a speedy start with no issues. Looking forward to the rest.
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very nice indeed, always wanted to build on of these... maybe you'll inspire me to 'pull the trigger' and go for it...
I’d recommend the Hobby Boss version (or its AFV Club re-issue), as it’s got much better details than the Tamiya kit whose basic version is now almost 40 years old.
 

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Nice to see something different Pete. I know nothing of this vehicle but it certainly looks a fun kit to build. Great start.
 

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Pete,
Looking good mate, is it just me or is there a rather large gap in the tracks :tongue-out3:
 

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Glad to see this one back out on the bench Peter. Will you be painting it as is or are you breaking it down into separate components?. A very nice tidy build.
 
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Cheers Steve, I'll be breaking it down, there's a lot of it not looking forward to it ☹️.
Pete.
 

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I'm sure you will be able to work your magic with the hairy stick :thumb2: :cool:
 
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