Post by okdoky on Jan 5, 2008 14:24:52 GMT -5
Hi there folks
My gas has run out on my heater in the shed so no new work on the current builds as it is b***** freezing here in Scotland.
Thought I would post this build I did early last year that was quite a fun wee build and paint job.
I had the Monogram Chevy Blazer in my stash for a long time but did not want to build as the Sheriff's 4x4 or in civvy colours.
I came accross a site
www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/camouflage.htm
and saw the chevy in the new SUV patterns which was the perfect subject for me.
I looked on the net for other pics of real Chevies in the US army
The kit was built very much OOB but with all crome on parts removed with Mr Muscle, then washed in soapy liquid before painting. Parts were primed with a basic halfords gray.
I sprayed the truck using tamiya rattle cans starting with the olive drab
I masked off the areas for the tan using bluetack and newspaper pressed down onto the bluetack following the camo plans
The matt black was supposed to be the last colour, but even taking care on directions of spraying and pealing off masks while paint still tacky I found areas that neaded touched up or red-done. I was left with minor areas of overlap, but I put that down to the impatience of the spray shop having to do so many trucks
The leather seats and door panels were painted to match the photo and all internal surfaces were painted olive drab overal
The engine bay was wired and a second battery installed to allow for the 24v system
A NATO standard towing pintle was added and indicators coloured with transparent coloured paints
Paperwork with a notepad and pen was added to the driver's seat and road cones and a sign were placed in the load area
The light bar was painted up and wired. Possibly for use in convoy duties or Engineer's runabout
Still got to add tie down shackles front and rear to make up.
Also to find suitable references for an Engineers unit for markings and registrations. Any US guys have any suggestions of markings for units in Europe?
Hope you like
Nige
My gas has run out on my heater in the shed so no new work on the current builds as it is b***** freezing here in Scotland.
Thought I would post this build I did early last year that was quite a fun wee build and paint job.
I had the Monogram Chevy Blazer in my stash for a long time but did not want to build as the Sheriff's 4x4 or in civvy colours.
I came accross a site
www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/camouflage.htm
and saw the chevy in the new SUV patterns which was the perfect subject for me.
I looked on the net for other pics of real Chevies in the US army
The kit was built very much OOB but with all crome on parts removed with Mr Muscle, then washed in soapy liquid before painting. Parts were primed with a basic halfords gray.
I sprayed the truck using tamiya rattle cans starting with the olive drab
I masked off the areas for the tan using bluetack and newspaper pressed down onto the bluetack following the camo plans
The matt black was supposed to be the last colour, but even taking care on directions of spraying and pealing off masks while paint still tacky I found areas that neaded touched up or red-done. I was left with minor areas of overlap, but I put that down to the impatience of the spray shop having to do so many trucks
The leather seats and door panels were painted to match the photo and all internal surfaces were painted olive drab overal
The engine bay was wired and a second battery installed to allow for the 24v system
A NATO standard towing pintle was added and indicators coloured with transparent coloured paints
Paperwork with a notepad and pen was added to the driver's seat and road cones and a sign were placed in the load area
The light bar was painted up and wired. Possibly for use in convoy duties or Engineer's runabout
Still got to add tie down shackles front and rear to make up.
Also to find suitable references for an Engineers unit for markings and registrations. Any US guys have any suggestions of markings for units in Europe?
Hope you like
Nige