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Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:27 am
by Brandons_Iron
That's gonna be super cool. These short builds really take a toll on me, but they really are fun.
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:51 pm
by Stikpusher
I can't say for certain, but considering they mostly were supposed to do their deeds at night, particularly involving airfield seizures, black makes sense. I know at least one of the two Ranger Battalions in Grenada had their gun jeeps in black.
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:52 pm
by Stikpusher
Brandons_Iron wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:27 am
That's gonna be super cool. These short builds really take a toll on me, but they really are fun.
Breaking it up into three sessions makes it quite bearable. The time limit is still quite a factor, but not horribly so compared to say a weekend build. At least you have the months in between for paint and glue to dry, and to adjust plans accordingly.
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:45 am
by tempestjohnny
This'll be very interesting to follow along
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:55 am
by Stikpusher
Thanks TJ. I’m kinda bummed that I have to wait a whole month until the next session. I’m kind of excited over this project.
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:26 pm
by Stikpusher
This past Saturday we had session 2 of our 12 hour build challenge. I finished building all sub assemblies, stowage items & weapons, then was able to get them all primed in black using Mig Ammo One Shot Primer.
And of course I had to test fit everything…
Next month is the final 4 hour session to wrap this project up.
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:59 pm
by keavdog
Looking sharp. Neat little vehicle.
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:46 pm
by Stikpusher
Thanks John! This really is a great little kit! I’m really looking forward to next months build session when I can finish it up.
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 4:01 am
by Stuart
That looks superb Carlos - can't wait to see it finished!
Re: RSOV AMPS 12 Hour Build
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:52 am
by Stikpusher
Thanks Stuart. I can’t say enough good things about this kit. Although I will say that Hobbyboss took a few shortcuts and did not provided some US specific items such as water jugs or D-handle shovel, instead keeping the UK versions of those items. I ended up using some from my spares for those items.