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Hi all,
here is my entry for the GB. The Iveco Puma in the 4x4 version. I still haven't decided yet which decoration I will choose but I have a little preference for the UNIFIL one.
I started it Saturday and after a couple hours I managed to get the running gear done as well as the back plate with the winch which is a kit in the kit. The fit is good. Some location holes are a bit large so some putty will be required in the end. The instructions are clear so far.
The main lowpoint is the stiffness of the PE and the lack of real folding lines which makes the bending process somehow harder than needed.











Olivier

You got a free phone in the box Olivier!! Sorry couldn't resist.

You have got quite a bit done so far and the level of detail in looks quite good.

Cheers,
Vincent

Looking good so far!

Very nice! I didn't know anything about this vehicle until you changed that

Philipp

Glad to have you aboard Olivier.

And your off to a running start.

Shawn

Great start Olivier - this vehicle is new to me. Looks interesting

Rob

Here are some progress I made during the last two days.







On the next picture, you can see that Trumpeter made some mistakes in terms of measurements of the real vehicle. The driver hatch lock prevents the turret to traverse. I also noticed at least one other dimension issue with the smoke dischargers. The lower tube should sit between the both legs of the bolt cutter.



As I intended to build this one straight OOTB, I consider it done. The various vision blocks are clear parts and will be painted separately.
I'll start painting today by applying the three-tone camo first. Then I'll apply a worn UN white livery like on the pictures in my site. BTW Trumpeter used them as a reference for the UN markings





To achieve the worn effect on the roof, I'd like to try the salt chipping method. Any good tip would be appreciated

Nice looking build Olivier, and quick too!

That WAS impressively quick Olivier. Despite what you say about the inaccuracies it looks a quality build.

Looking forward to the UN paint job

Rob

I can only agree with what Rob said. Well done, now eagerly waiting for the paint

Philipp