murad Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This is 1/72 revell 03208. The detail is exquisite, probably one of the best in 72nd scale revell's that i've build (and i build many) so far. i can not comment on the accuracy since i am unfamiliar with the vehicle tho. As you can see all the pioneer tools are separate parts, eventho it was a bit tricky the plastic is very good and forgiving which helps a lot with the cutting and cleaning - still being careful and having a healthy nipper is a must at these sizes (it's mere 10.7cm in length). The running gear is extremely detailed but i left it's assy after the paintjob and wx stages due to the cramped space there i fear i might not get in. btw after searching the net for ref shots decided the paintjob will be bundeswehr ral 6014 gelboliv, not 3 tone nato. i am meaning to make it into a vignette over this piece of wood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Good start! I´m not sure if the Gelboliv-versions (which would be the older version of the Luchs) need to have the big searchlight mounted parallel to the gun. Later versions had night-sights, but the older ones relied on the searchlight for night operations. I´m not sure during which timeframe that changed and when they started using the 3-tone-camoflage. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hajo hello i compared the a1 and a2 differences from takom's 1/35 luchs instruction manual and the only thing i noticed was indeed the vision port like thingie atop the turret: their difference is quite distinct which is something that i can't replicate so it'll have to do. :/ btw i am thinking of starting off with tamiya xf51 khaki drab for the base color, if you have any recommendations for a tamiya mix i'm all ears. cheers, murad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I´m sorry, but I have no experience with Tamiya-colors. I always use Revell and have some experience with Humbrol. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) I haven't finished it, but I assembled Revell's 1/35 scale version of this. Judging from that, and their 1/72 Fuchs, I'm guessing your Luchs has a zillion parts. But I really like Revell's kit, and look forward to getting it painted up. On 10/14/2017 at 1:09 PM, Hajo L. said: ...I´m not sure during which timeframe that changed and when they started using the 3-tone-camoflage. Before the end of the Cold War the Bundeswehr was painting Luchs in 3-color NATO-flage. But through the 1980s, there were probably units in Gelboliv, too. In the Tankograd Cold War volumes, it appears that Panzeraufklärungsbataillon 1 units taking part in the CERTAIN STRIKE exercise of 1987 might have had both finishes. A 3-color Luchs also appears as part of the referee team in the "Kecker Spatz" Franco-German exercise of that year. On 10/15/2017 at 10:14 AM, murad said: btw i am thinking of starting off with tamiya xf51 khaki drab for the base color, if you have any recommendations for a tamiya mix i'm all ears. I haven't done it yet, but I was going to experiment with using Tamiya's Olive Drab (XF-62) as the darkest shade, and then gradually lighten it with their Dark Yellow (XF-60) and White through the mid ranges and highlights. (In the past I painted Gelboliv with Testors enamels.) Edited October 21, 2017 by Fishwelding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 paintjob (khaki drab > a lot of oil paint filters) and detail work is complete, dust and the vignette base remains. was a lovely kit to build, took me this long due to real life as usual otherwise would be a true weekend build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silenoz Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Looking good so far. This kit is a real gem, and you make it "pop"... nice work so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Silenoz said: Looking good so far. This kit is a real gem, and you make it "pop"... nice work so far thank you Silenoz, indeed it's a sweet kit and this was completed couple of months ago, final shots here: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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