US Marine LVTP5A1 (AFV) Vietnam GB

Post by **snappercity** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:50 pm

Wow. An amazing job so far

Post by **JayCub** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:04 pm

Very enjoyable build log, and wow that is one big project, I checked your youtube channel and subscribed
Tom

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:41 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Really superb work

Thanks a lot Scott

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:42 pm

Joesdad wrote:Amazing work there buddy, fabulous weathering, brilliant paint skills....

Thank you very muych buddy!

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:44 pm

snappercity wrote:Wow. An amazing job so far

Thanks for following this thread!! Cheers buddy

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:44 pm

JayCub wrote:Very enjoyable build log, and wow that is one big project, I checked your youtube channel and subscribed
Tom

Thanks for your comments and the sub!!!

Post by **generalgrog** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:53 pm

Fantastic work on the Vehicle. Subtle weathering can look awesome.

Can't wait to see the rest of your work.

GG

Post by **Hillbilly** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:13 am

Absolutely stunning weathering and paint work

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:51 am

generalgrog wrote:Fantastic work on the Vehicle. Subtle weathering can look awesome.

Can't wait to see the rest of your work.

GG

Thanks for your interest budddy

Hillbilly wrote:Absolutely stunning weathering and paint work

_________________
Steve

Thank you very much for your comments Steve

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:31 pm

Hi folks! I changed tactics. The previous sandbags were too compact, so I started scratch-building them again with a softer baggy like look.The main machine gun is covered and I now need to raise a little bit the walls on both sides and on the rear machine gun emplacement. Once I'm finished, I'll have to paint and weather the sandbags.

Cheers!

Post by **snappercity** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:05 am

You are really doing this kit justice. Superb

Post by **SyntaxModels** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:54 am

How'd you make those amazing little sandbags Felis? They are stunning, can't wait to see them completed and with the top all crowded with blokes and kit it should be stunning! Not to mention a dio would just add

Post by **bobbewieter** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:12 pm

Looking very nice

Post by **Tiger131** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:18 pm

missed your last post you have done one amazing job of the mouth hand painted my hats all come of to you for that..and the rest of the viehcle looks worn and weathered superbly.and nice job on the sand bags life like

Post by **DBMiller** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:52 pm

I think you put more work into those sand bags than I put into an entire build!

This is a mean looking beast!

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 3:02 pm

Thank you very much for your interest guys!

It's been more than one week working with them damn sandbags; modelling them one by one with "Fimo" like white clay; it's been tough work because progress is slow and you get the funny feeling that you are kind of stuck. However!! I've been working at it intensely; so, it's been a bit.... frustrating, I hope the final effect is worth the effort

Finally; I finished modelling those sandbags, but when I started priming and painting them... again.... I faced some difficulties, the croc is already painted and I have to proceed millimetrically in order not to spoil my previous work. It's really time consuming... Without a deadline I would just go on happily without any care, but with December around the corner my idea of building a diorama is less certain... Don't missundersand me! I'm having a helluva time with the build, and tight schedules help you wake up and work tough and that's great, but... well...you know what I mean

don't you?

Post by **SyntaxModels** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:15 am

I think we all get it mate! Just do what you think you can complete

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:03 pm

SyntaxModels wrote:I think we all get it mate! Just do what you think you can complete

Thanks Leo! Fortunately, the painting phase didn't take that long...A new update coming soon.. Cheers mate!

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:51 am

Vietnam GB "The Croc's Nest" Update 4

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My cat didn't like the look of those Tamiya sand bags....and neither did I

So, I decided to scratch build them with white clay. I wanted them smaller and a more adaptable

I liked the look of them, but...as soon as I started covering the machine gun turret...

...I realised they looked too big and sturdy on the deck

So.. I removed them and started the process all over again. I made them smaller and more baggy like

They looked definitively better, so I started raising the side walls, gluing those bags with white glue

At mid construction , while the white clay was still soft, I checked figure positions and made tiny corrections

Walls were raised a little bit more and more possible positions were rehearsed

Garbage bags!!? No.... it's just black primer..LOL

Those garbage bags didn't look bad, but I decided to cover them with Sand Yellow (Vallejo)

This is the first layer

...and the second layer

Done. Now it needs shadows and lights...

There we are. A dark wash is the only thing left

And that's it. I've used AK Grime diluted with white spirit

Ok. In the next update I'm going to deal with the machine guns and the crew

See you soon folks! And thanks for watching

Post by **SyntaxModels** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:56 am

Those sandbags look stunning Felis! I cannot wait for that crew and MG's on top! Keep up the good work!

Post by **Tiger131** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:15 am

Love the sag of your bags...

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:09 pm

SyntaxModels wrote:Those sandbags look stunning Felis! I cannot wait for that crew and MG's on top! Keep up the good work!

Thank you mate! I'm on it

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:13 pm

Tiger131 wrote:Love the sag of your bags...

Haha! Thanks mate! I'll try some firming cream

Post by **Yevgeny** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:23 pm

The bags look very good. Very instructive, thanks.
And nice cat

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:49 pm

Tiger131 wrote:Love the sag of your bags...

That just doesn't sound right from one dude to another

But the sandbags you made are awesome

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:56 pm

Yevgeny wrote:The bags look very good. Very instructive, thanks.
And nice cat

Thanks a lot mate

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Tiger131 wrote:
Love the sag of your bags...

That just doesn't sound right from one dude to another

But the sandbags you made are awesome

_________________
Scott

LOL

Here you have a little appetizer...

Vietnam GB LVPT-5A1 Update 5 TEASER

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Right now I'm working with the LVTP5 stowage. The pics are still partial; I need to add antennas, ammo and stuff. No dio I'm afraid... The GB deadline is too close

Update 5 with the making of the figures and the Final Reveal is coming soon...

Cheers folks

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:06 pm

Superb figures and photography
They look so real, right down to their boots!

Post by **TheWeasel** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:50 pm

Looks amazing!!!

The figures are superb! Right gear and all (I used to do some USMC Vietnam inf. battle display/reenactment). If I see correctly you even did the helmet-bands in black - something every movie ever gets wrong. Hats off to you sir!

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:12 pm

Felis , dude stop with this awesome build

You make this (im my opinion) ugly beast look like a real eye catcher
All i have left is

Post by **SyntaxModels** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:49 pm

Damn it Felis just give us the update already

. But seriously, do only as much as you can! I'll be watching

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:11 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Superb figures and photography
They look so real, right down to their boots!

Thank you Scott! I had to learn some shoe making skills

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:23 pm

TheWeasel wrote:Looks amazing!!!

The figures are superb! Right gear and all (I used to do some USMC Vietnam inf. battle display/reenactment). If I see correctly you even did the helmet-bands in black - something every movie ever gets wrong. Hats off to you sir!

Thanks mate! Before attacking the figures I researched US Marine Vietnam equipment. There were no instructions in the Hobby Boss box so I checked canteens/pouch positions and colours. I also discovered insect repelent plastic bottles and those black rubber bands. It was a bit challenging because I didn't have pre-established ideas. I even got photographs from reenactments like the ones you used to do. It's indeed a very interesting gear and I've had a great time recreating it. Cheers mate I'm glad you like it!

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:28 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote:Felis , dude stop with this awesome build
You make this (im my opinion) ugly beast look like a real eye catcher
All i have left is

Thank you Mark! I've devoted a few hours to that "lunch box"

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:32 pm

SyntaxModels wrote:

Damn it Felis just give us the update already . But seriously, do only as much as you can! I'll be watching

Thanks for your comments mate! Just building some ammo crates right now... the update will soon be ready.

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:11 am

Vietnam GB LVTP5A1 Update 5 & Final Reveal

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We left it here. I started building the 50 cal. machine guns

They are quite detailed with some photo-etched parts

The front one is going to have a hanging ammo belt

I built the resin figures from Hobby Boss

I primed them with black primer

Then I painted them with a combination of cam. light green and Us dark green

I tried again some positions inside the nest. It's quite crowded!

I researched colours and positions of Marine equipment

So, I used different combinations of khaki and dark green changing colour proportion for the equipment and the vests

I also needed more information about their foot wear and colour combination

Thus, I painted the boots acordingly mixing khaki and black brown

I tried to recreate the helmet camo and plastic bottles

There it is. I also painted cards and cigarettes

I added shadows using basically black brown combined with the original base colours

I added flesh...

and then I applied a dark wash

I had some doubts about M16 colours, so I tried to reproduce this sample

M60 and 16 have been painted with a combination of iron, black metal and gun metal

Some handles had to be sawed and I glued weapons with superglue

I made some changes in their positions and...

...added straps

Finally I dabbed some pigments on their boots and clothes

I glued them on their definitive positions....

I was happy with the result

So I uploaded a teaser...love them...LOL

After teasing a bit, I decided to go on with ammo boxes and stuff

These Plusmodel crates conatin resin parts, wood and decals

Here they are

The LVTP5 was already too crowded, so I selected just a few important elements

I primed them

and finally I painted them and added a wash

That's it. After seeing these slurries on this photograph I decided to add them. The model is finished!!

PRESS HERE TO WATCH THE FINAL REVIEW

YouTube · Post by **ChrisCareless** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:08 pm

Beautiful work on the track.. I've always wonded how that kit would build up and you did an excellent job, an the paint an weathering is very nicely done as well.. the Sharkmouth really brings her to life, good job.. the sandbag additions are wonderful also.. class A tracked machine there for the time period.

I do have a couple questions though...

why did you chose to use the aircraft version of a 50 cal for the front, when they were not typically used on ground armor by US troops. Photos I've seen on the net as well from photo albums of Marines who were around these tracks never showed an aircraft version being mounted to the top. just the standard M2 and a few with the jungle muzzle clipped on.

why use a 240MG to represent an M-60, 240 isn't a Nam era weapon at all and there is a huge difference between the two.. I carried a "pig" roughly 6 years before they were totally phased out of the Army.

Please understand I'm not trying to trash the great work you've put into this build at all, the track is wonderful and is truly beautiful, but the small minor things drew my attention.

Post by **Tiger131** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:25 pm

Stunning work on your figures so dam life like and still loving your sand bags...

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:32 pm

ChrisCareless wrote:Beautiful work on the track.. I've always wonded how that kit would build up and you did an excellent job, an the paint an weathering is very nicely done as well.. the Sharkmouth really brings her to life, good job.. the sandbag additions are wonderful also.. class A tracked machine there for the time period.

I do have a couple questions though...

why did you chose to use the aircraft version of a 50 cal for the front, when they were not typically used on ground armor by US troops. Photos I've seen on the net as well from photo albums of Marines who were around these tracks never showed an aircraft version being mounted to the top. just the standard M2 and a few with the jungle muzzle clipped on.

why use a 240MG to represent an M-60, 240 isn't a Nam era weapon at all and there is a huge difference between the two.. I carried a "pig" roughly 6 years before they were totally phased out of the Army.

Please understand I'm not trying to trash the great work you've put into this build at all, the track is wonderful and is truly beautiful, but the small minor things drew my attention.

If that's the aircraft version then this is entirely my fault. Let's leave it as an artistic license

For the 240MG blame Hobbyboss for including it with the Vietnam Marines. I didn't detect the difference, they look so similar! Cheers!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:46 pm

My answer is that it looks bad ass
Sometimes reality ain't possible .....really

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:12 pm

Tiger131 wrote:Stunning work on your figures so dam life like and still loving your sand bags...

Haha! Thanks mate. Watch your three! I got your bag!!!

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:13 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:My answer is that it looks bad ass
Sometimes reality ain't possible .....really

Thanks mate!

Post by **jbellos1** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:43 pm

Wow Felis - amazing build. Nice work on all those sandbags...really adds to it's presence.

**Felis Barcinonensis YouTube Channel** · Post by **felisbarcinonensis** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:41 pm

jbellos1 wrote:Wow Felis - amazing build. Nice work on all those sandbags...really adds to it's presence.

Thanks mate

I'm glad you like it!