Ryefield Models M1240A1 M-ATV, US MRAP All Terrain Vehicle

[Greg Kimsey]

Nope, not engine; next are suspension parts...

 

[Sharkmouth]

The support bars are made of brass tubing because...well...2 of the kit pieces went flying never to be seen again. The kit pieces were 1.16mm diameter, so I used 1.22 metal tubing since that was the closest size I had and cut them 10.68mm long with a rod to fit inside cut 1.25mm so it would fit into the pin hole. It took a long time and more than six tries to get six pieces the precise length LOL.

This happens to me quite a bit with the brittle plastic some companies use. It is nice to have a stocked 'scratch-builder's stash.'

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks for the reminder, as I'm linking up tracks I need to start painting Lulubelle as well.

I got a rig for cutting tube or rod on regular length, forgot who I got it from, smallshop (looks like they shut down) maybe? I'll get a picture.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

So this tow hook was somply butt joined to the frame and kept getting knocked off. I cut the connecting rod off and drilled out the hook and the frame with a 1.2mm bit and used the 1.22mm tube to make a sturdier connection point.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

Model #1 is assembled. The engine really is next this time. The details are just crazy on the kit. The plastic IS very soft though. Not a huge drawback, it is manageable; just an FYI.