Berts big LAV diorama

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Berts big LAV diorama Aug 31, 2021 21:21:12 GMT via mobile

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Post by Ian H. on Aug 31, 2021 21:21:12 GMT

Aug 31, 2021 20:55:44 GMT bwilt said:

thank you all...

and found a tip on how to make weight in tires, so for those who are interested:

www.ak-masters.com/app/tut/AK%20TIRES%20TUTORIAL.pdf

Thanks for sharing, Bert. That BTR in the article is a beauty.

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Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
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bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,003	Berts big LAV diorama Aug 31, 2021 21:42:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Aug 31, 2021 21:42:51 GMT There are a lot more tips and tricks on the AK site, ofcourse a lot of promoting their own products as well... ak-interactive.com/downloads/

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,507	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 1, 2021 5:26:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Sept 1, 2021 5:26:21 GMT Thanks for the tip. I used to just sink the wheels in mud.

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,003	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 8, 2021 20:57:36 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Sept 8, 2021 20:57:36 GMT So, been busy trying to use that AK tip... Pictures: three stages of doing a tyre:

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,507	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 9, 2021 5:05:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Sept 9, 2021 5:05:31 GMT Looks too complicated for me.

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,003	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 9, 2021 8:58:53 GMT tommygunn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Sept 9, 2021 8:58:53 GMT Sept 9, 2021 5:05:31 GMT tommygunn said: Looks too complicated for me. Sinking the wheels in mud is indeed a lot easier, bu tmy LAV's will be driving on rock roads, so not much mud.

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,571 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 9, 2021 9:55:59 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Sept 9, 2021 9:55:59 GMT Nice detail on the treads, Bert!
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,468 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 9, 2021 10:49:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 9, 2021 10:49:11 GMT Looking good indeed Bert

Boots Administrator Posts: 15,840 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 9, 2021 18:17:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Sept 9, 2021 18:17:39 GMT Be good to see this pin method in action and the end result.......looks a fairly straight forward exercise
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bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,003	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 27, 2021 15:36:22 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Sept 27, 2021 15:36:22 GMT Been doing some work on the groundwork, added stones and rocks..
	Last Edit: Sept 27, 2021 15:37:55 GMT by bwilt

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,468 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 27, 2021 15:57:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 27, 2021 15:57:43 GMT Very impressive

Boots Administrator Posts: 15,840 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 27, 2021 17:38:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Sept 27, 2021 17:38:09 GMT That`s a fair amount of groundwork
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bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,003	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 27, 2021 20:46:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Sept 27, 2021 20:46:16 GMT Sept 27, 2021 19:23:17 GMT Robbo said: That sure is steep for the vehicles I am going to be gentle on them... they will be descending...

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Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,571 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 28, 2021 14:07:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Sept 28, 2021 14:07:24 GMT Awesome work, Bert! Hope you have a large display area.
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bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,003	Berts big LAV diorama Sept 28, 2021 18:20:18 GMT Marco and tommygunn like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Sept 28, 2021 18:20:18 GMT Sept 28, 2021 9:22:14 GMT tommygunn said: Groundwork? Mountain work more like. How big is it? Thanks all, and it's 85 cm wide, 65 high and 65 deep...
	Last Edit: Sept 28, 2021 18:21:29 GMT by bwilt

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,003	Berts big LAV diorama Nov 17, 2021 22:30:36 GMT Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Nov 17, 2021 22:30:36 GMT And still working on this one as well.. as they will be driving along dusty mountain roads, i have dusted up 80 wheels... and the LAV's.. some more than others, depending on their position in the group..
	Last Edit: Nov 17, 2021 22:32:26 GMT by bwilt

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Post by Ian H. on Aug 31, 2021 21:21:12 GMT

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Post by bwilt on Sept 8, 2021 20:57:36 GMT

Post by tommygunn on Sept 9, 2021 5:05:31 GMT

Post by bwilt on Sept 9, 2021 8:58:53 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Sept 9, 2021 9:55:59 GMT

Post by Paul B on Sept 9, 2021 10:49:11 GMT

Post by Boots on Sept 9, 2021 18:17:39 GMT

Post by bwilt on Sept 27, 2021 15:36:22 GMT

Post by Paul B on Sept 27, 2021 15:57:43 GMT

Post by Boots on Sept 27, 2021 17:38:09 GMT

Post by Robbo on Sept 27, 2021 19:23:17 GMT

Post by bwilt on Sept 27, 2021 20:46:16 GMT

Post by tommygunn on Sept 28, 2021 9:22:14 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Sept 28, 2021 14:07:24 GMT

Post by Marco on Sept 28, 2021 14:10:32 GMT

Post by bwilt on Sept 28, 2021 18:20:18 GMT

Post by bwilt on Nov 17, 2021 22:30:36 GMT