Trumpeter 1/35 M1130 Command Stryker

[Leopard2]

So to get IronMike to stop calling me in the middle of the night and complaining about not posting anything on here, I decided to take a few pics of my WIP's. It's already quite along and its getting in the final stages. I build it OOB but low and behold ( and that's for you Mike) I used more than half of the kit supplied PE. I decided to leave the glass windows for the driver out and just close the hatch since the kit doesn't have any interior. I drilled out the Antenae bases and plan on putting .010" brass wire in there as aerials. After a coat of Tamiya gray primer I painted overall Tamiya NATO green and highlighted the panels with NATO green and a few drops of dark yellow mixed into it. Then I started on the detail painting like tool handles and such. Enjoy the pics and comments as well as suggestions are always welcome.

Joe

 

[Sherman 18]

Looks good!

Nothing jumps out at me.

 

[moon puppy]

so that's how we can get people out of lurker status...put Mike on them. He's a big ol' boy, I can see it workin'

Thanks for sharing Joe, looks like a big green machine to me.

 

[Iron Mike]

Hey Joe! Glad to see you finally capitulated!! I'm really liking the paint work and PE to boot!

 

[phantom II]

Hi Joe, I see you finally let Mike goat rope you into a build. Welcome to the site. I hope you enjoy it.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks guys, if it turns out half as good as my 1/72 Stryker I am happy. I have actually a boatload of kits in the works but due to time constraints I will probably on post pics of finished products since most are in an advanced state.

 

[mlp]

Looks good - keep it going

 

[Viper_MP]

Lookin good, Joe. Now I expect to see that finished by Saturday!

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks, I am working on it. I hope to have decals on by wednesday the latest.

Joe

 

[MrT]

Joe great looking Stryker!!!!

Terry B)

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks Terry. Now I might even build the AFV Club Stryker MGS this year.

Joe

 

[Leopard2]

UPDATE: Trumpeter 1/35 M1130 Command Stryker

Since I have several irons in the fire at once, progress is slow. I finally got some of the onboard storage added that was supplied with the kit. Now I just have to build up some of the Coke, Pepsi, water and MRE boxes and throw them on for a good measure. I plan on putting a coat of future on before I leave for work today and decal tonight after work. Unfortunately a cpl of the antennae broke off while handling the model but I should be able to glue them back on.

Joe

 

[MrT]

Re: UPDATE: Trumpeter 1/35 M1130 Command Stryker

Man that looks good!!! I don't put the antenna's until the very last for same reason.

Terry

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks Terry. I am pretty happy myself with the outcome so far.

Joe

 

[mlp]

Re: UPDATE: Trumpeter 1/35 M1130 Command Stryker

Looks good!

 

[Iron Mike]

Re: UPDATE: Trumpeter 1/35 M1130 Command Stryker

Looking great, Joe!!

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks Martin and Mike.

 

[AndyFettes]

Joe that looks great, mate

 

[jose luis lopez]

Re: UPDATE: Trumpeter 1/35 M1130 Command Stryker

Nice work! ... this is one of my favourite vehicles and you really made a nice kit!.

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks for your comments. I managed to get most of the decals on last night after I got home from work. I had a cpl of the smaller decals crumble on me when I tried to put them on. But I see that as a minor since they are barely visible anyway. So this morning I will add the wash and flat coat tonight and hope I get her finished by Friday night.

Joe