Hobbyboss 1/35 scale land rover wmik

[col68]

Nearly there now Colin. Ian and I had a chat about the side protection plate being painted white on our Abram's. Did you paint it white because the instructions told you to or do you have photographic reference showing the panel white??

Hi Steve it's not a side protection plate it's a combat identification panel I'm guessing it's the same on your Abrams in which case it would be white if open or the same colour as the vehicle if closed. They work by giving of a certain thermal signature when viewed through a thermal sighting system. Supposed to stop friendly fire incidents.

 

[Steve Jones]

Learn something new every day on this site. Many thanks

 

[col68]

Finally had some time to do some modelling. Almost finished just need to get a coat of Matt into it now.

 

[scottie3158]

Colin,
That looks very good mate worth the wait.

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice work Colin, that looks really good

 

[Polux]

Looks magnificent Colin!!

 

[col68]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I thi k il call this finished.

 

[Steve Jones]

A wonderful build Colin. Really enjoyed watching this one come together. Well done sir

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Hi Colin,
Been AWOL so missed the start of this. Exceptional build. Have one in the stash........somewhere
Although I left the service in 1994, I have been privileged to have had a good look round one of these and drive one still in service..... 2 son's in the REME...... 1 still serving.

Cheers Mike