Nick_Karatzides Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) Finally, the FDCV scale model glued on the base with silicon. Final details were added. The antenna masts, the Browning M-2HB 0.50" 12.7x99mm NATO machinegun, some extra dust weathering effect, etc. Edited August 20, 2014 by Nick_Karatzides Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Karatzides Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) CHAPTER VIII - Epilogue Considering that I am an aircraft scale modeler with no experience on tracked scale models, I have to say that I really enjoyed this FDCV building - no, I am not planing to build another AFV for the following 20-30 years. As for this polyester kit, I must admit it was much easier than expected. Edited August 20, 2014 by Nick_Karatzides Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Karatzides Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) Thank you for following this thread and I hope you enjoyed reading this article. I hope I’ll meet all of you, right after the summer holidays on Amorgos island, where the “Big Blue” Aegean dolphins are living and having fun. Click on the first picture for video. Regards, Nick Edited August 20, 2014 by Nick_Karatzides Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Karatzides Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) I also tried black paper background (instead of white) & different light conditions and I was surprised on how the model looks like. From now on, black background and low level lighting only... Edited August 20, 2014 by Nick_Karatzides Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Nick You can BE SO PROUD of this build...I know you said that you are a scale aircraft model maker, BUT this is OUTSTANDING work on your part. It is an EXCEPTIONALLY STUNNING model and love the little touches with the grass , the broom and the realistic growth around the FDCV. KUDOS Nick fo this MAGNIFICENT build... HOLMES Edited November 27, 2010 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I can't say it any better than Holmes. A great looking build and presentation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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