Alcricket Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Its about time I posted progress on my shelf queen, I have painted and attached the tracks (a very tedious task) to the hull, next will be future/wash/flat coat. Also I recently bought a airbrush and this is the first kit I am using it on, so far I am enjoying using it. Also the decals have disintegrated over time so I have asked dragon for another, does anyone have any experience with dragon customer service or know of another source for some decals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alcricket Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Time for an update Top and bottom arn't glued yet just seeing how they look. Some of the decals were still good so they're on, no reply from dragon yet though :|. Next wash then flat coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I think the tracks are as perfect as possible. Its going to look great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I take it this is a Desert Storm MLRS? If so, you could probably cobble together some markings using Bradley, Abrams, M113's, or even Hummer DS decals. There are lots out there. Perhaps one could fit the bill with a little surgery here and there to represent a DS MLRS? Good work so far ! I built the NATO version of this kit many moons ago and it had a few challenges. But it looks sweet when done. Good luck and keep us posted please. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alcricket Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks for the compliments guys. You're right about some challenges, I'm currently doing the launcher and rockets which are a very tight fit. Also I couldn't get the loading mechanism to fit so I'll leave that bit off. I've ordered some liquid decal film so hopefully that'll solve the problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 This is looking good. And nice work on the treads, Always the worst part of armor building for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alcricket Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks Tomcat. I've applied a wash using pastel dust mixed in water and a drop of detergent. Sorry about the photos I only have a camera phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alcricket Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Just a quick update, the cab and tracks have been flat coated and glued together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Just a quick update, the cab and tracks have been flat coated and glued together. Nice work, I like the wash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alcricket Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 So I've been able to get some more done, the launcher is painted, gloss coated and ready for decals. I'm partially through decaling the rockets (the liquid decal film has worked well so far) and the back bumper is awaiting a wash and flat coat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Looking good. She's coming along nicely. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alcricket Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks Don, Decaling is now finished, Just some weathering, clear coats and final assembly to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Rocket tubes look great. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Those decals are extensive!! Wow! Really adds to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alcricket Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 thanks for the compliments I have now finished: unfortunately the rocket tubes don't fit but overall I'm happy with the result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 EXCELLENT! Very nice. I am building a bradley for my armour group and the wheels and track look very familiar! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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