My Vietnam Dio

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:19 am Post subject: My Vietnam Dio

As you know by now, my build time is very limited, so I do projects that I realy want to, instead of entering competitions (wish I had time for it all, though, as you guys are doing great work for the Arnhem one)

Anyway, I have started on my ambitious Vietnam dio. Here are some of the kits I'll use:

I have done a rough plan on 'Paint'

And I've selected my base. It is A2 size. I've sketched the layout onto it as well.

Will keep you updated. Wink

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:52 am Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

O man this is going to be a great build to watch,some great kits and a very nice story behind it as well.hell of a plan there Mech full of diffrent, eliments texters and surficess going to be a god one mate. Smile

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:01 am Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Thanks Alex, that's the idea: People, animals, vehicles, Tropical foilage, water, tarmac and Vietnam red dirt. I've started on the two ACAVS, but there's still lots of work left Sad

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:32 am Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

I think you might end up with a TP dio mate never ending with all those eliments it will be a hell of a dio just remember one bit at a time and take your time do not rush anything or one erra could spoil it all, i am realy looking forward to the ground work it will look amazing and with the burms, rice paddys ect it will have diffrent heights each with there own texter to go with it all, nice idea mate looking better every time i think about it now. Very Happy

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Alex, I hear you Laughing

I read Shep Paines foreword to Mark Bannerman's figure painting book. As he says - remember it's a hobby and it is supposed to be enjoyable, so don't sweat the small stuff. Sometimes difficult to remember, though.

Yes, I wanted something with different levels and textures. Most of my previous efforts were urban, so I'm a bit tired of old red brick buildings.

I will have to scratch the two water buffalo, though Mad

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Scratching buffalo that is going to be fun to see fingers crossed mate.

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Nice start Mech nice choice of kits and fugures looking forward to seeing how you get on with them mate.Alex hit the nail on the head with a early post this is going to be a good one.

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:49 am Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Thanks, guys.

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Hey Mech, with a few of us involved in the Anrhem build yours is going to be a Pleasant distraction from our projects. Looking forward to following your build. Keep On Modelin, milvehfan

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Some progress made.

Here is a picture of the Academy ACAV interior

And here's the Tamiya one

I did some roadwheels. Boring. Confused

One set of roadwheels done

I noticed that this Tamiya figure (middle) wears a backpack, which doesn't look right

I also noticed that the buttpacks in the Dragon kit was very nicely sculpted, but I would need them all elsewhere. Thus I had to make a copy

I built a frame from Lego, in which to cast my mold.

I then used this nifty rubber compound to make the mold. You pop it in the microwave for 2 minutes, it turns liquid, you pour it and Voila! a rubber mold.

Once it's dry, I'll use commercial fiberglass resin to cast a copy. Will update you soon.

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Very Cool Start here. Legos, I see more and more modelers makeing use of them, very creative. Now , I regret giving away a Army footlocker full of Legos since my sons are gone and outgrrown them . Actually I dont really regret it, the kids who got them Love them.
Anyway, I like what your doing here, A very cool choice of vehicles and figures. Keep On modeling, milvehfan

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:15 am Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Thanks, Milvehfan.

Here is a picture of the finished mold. I decided to duplicate a few ammo cans too, as I'll need lots for the 2 Tracks.

Now to start today's work Wink

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:28 am Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Nice way of saving a few quid there Mech what they turn out like ?

The interiors look great how much will be seen once there on the dio ? i hope your leaving the back door down on at least one mate Very Happy

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:38 am Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

TP, the resin is setting in the mold as I write this. Once cured, I'll show some pic's.

Yes the rear ramp will be down on the Academy one as it has the best internal detail. Most of the debussed troops will also be from this Track.

Got some priming done on the interiors and the hulls. Just waiting for it to dry. The new spray booth is a winner!

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: My Vietnam Dio

Nice buys there mech spot on will be a great help.they look great nice clean build on the inside any close up#s of the detail in there.?nice to see your having a go at casting your own bits will save you a fortune in the futer mate.


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