On the Bench - Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle - Part 2

 

Work on the Gecko Models Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle continues with paint applied.  I used AK Real colours, have to say my favorite paint.  The model was pre-shaded prior to painting with light grey, black, yellow and brown.

With two coat of Future, yes I still have some and use it, ready for decals.

On the Bench - Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle

Started back a little while ago, the Gecko US Navy Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle(PACV) or as some may say, a hovercraft.  The kit is well molded with lots of details, including a well done interior with options to model the front door in the open position.

Probably one of the trickiest parts of the build is the machine gunner stand on the interior, there are no real attach points for strength, and lining up the bars to fit into both the slots in the floor and roof are tricky.  I used Testors liquid cement to "tack" the bars in place, then dry fitted the roof to line up the bars.  Once lined up, I put a couple of drops of CA on the joints and left to dry.

I was also concerned with painting, so I pre-painted some of the areas that may be tricky for the airbrush to reach once I start final painting.

It is a good kit, and I would recommend it. 

Off the Bench - Land Wasser Schlepper

 Just completed, the Bronco Land Wasser Schlepper (Mid Production).  Overall this is a good kit, detailed interior, nice details and overall great fit.  The build was basically out of the box, with the addition of a few extra pieces.  

The model was painted using AK Real Colors(lacquer) and weather with a combination of the AK Weathering pencils and some enamel washes.

The woven bumper is from Thatchweave, which adds a great look to the vehicle.  

The boxes on the back are from Value Gear, and the tool box and tools are 3D printed.  As for the flag, it comes with the kit, is a cloth material, and is was formed using Mod-Podge.