1/35 M113 ACAV Vietnam War

[Jogy]

Hi,

This is a project that started in the last months of 2009. First there was a kit from Academy.

When I started with the project I had an idea and that why I bought some PE and resin parts.

I started the build with the interior and I went well, the PE fits good, also Academy had put a lot of interior parts in the kit. But as with most of my other projects, the interest went away and the kit with the rest of parts disappeared into the cabinet.

A few weeks ago the kit caught my attention and actually the inspiration came back and that led to this current situation.
I have finished the painting, decalling and weathering of the interior.

At this moment I busy with the stowage to fill the interior. I'm thinking if I will build also the engine and let it show, but first finishing the stowage ....

Cheers, Johanna

 

[jknaus]

WOW, but that awesome. Great amount of detail in there. Would be cool to see the engine, but even whats in it now is outstanding

James

 

[moon puppy]

:zonk@!

 

[MrT]

Looking great!!!!

Terry B)

 

[Sharkmouth]

Really nice detailing work there! Any ideas on the markings?

I have a one track mind so don't look to me for suggestions:

Not Vietnam War though...

Regards,

 

[Gunfighter45]

Nice work, very nice work. B)

Mike

 

[Jogy]

Thanks all. I have a idea that looks like the first picture in Sharkmouths post, but first de M113 and the rest will follow. I will make a M113 belonging to the mechanised infantery.

I'm still painting the stowage, I'm a very slow builder

 

[moon puppy]

I'm a very slow builder

Take your time, we'll be here.

 

[jose luis lopez]

I have always loved M-113. When I was young, a lived close to an Armored Brigade base. So, I saw all the vehicles nearly every day (M-113, M-47, M-48....) and M-113 was my favourite. It´s a vehicle not often assembled by modelers, so it´s a pleasure for me to see one here!

And your´s will be a hit!

 

[Dave wahl]

man, that 113 is turning out to be one nice looking track. Are you going to O.D. it or are you doing a tri-color cammo scheme on it? I like how its coming out so far.

Dave W.

 

[Sherman 18]

Looks Great!

 

[JamesOLeary]

That M113 ACAV is coming along great. I like your details of all of the cables and cords to the electrical
components. This will be a build that I will be watching closely.

Good job so far.

Cheers,
James

 

[Bagge]

Beautiful build! and it must feel good to finnish off a build that's been in the closet for so long :drinks
//Mats

 

[Duke Maddog]

Brilliant work! Most impressive, I feel like I could just climb right in for a ride!

 

[Jogy]

Thanks all for the nice comments.

A small update from the work on the inside of the M113. I have searched for different items, draw some and made several prints and finally I have put it together with the other stowage parts, like the bags and rolls. I wanted to look like the M113 is on the road for a while and is taking a pause, although the ideas are still not work out, this is just a moment in time

Here are the picture, hope you like it.

I will follow with the rest of the interior and then I can close the roof and front for finishing the rest.

Cheers, Johanna

 

[moon puppy]

What a mess! Some jackwagon needs to get in there and clean all that crap up before inspection!!

Outstanding Johanna, very lived in, well done!

 

[MrT]

Looks really cool!!! You needs some crushed beer cans laying around. :laugh:

Terry B)

 

[jose luis lopez]

We love it!

 

[chukw]

 

[Jogy]

Thanks all, the project is still going on, althougt very slow, I'm thinking about what to do with the M113 and more, but first finishing and that will take some time ....