AFV Club Stryker ESV

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:51 pm

Hi All,

time to for my first build log on ISM

Normally I am world war two armor and infantry fan but my guilty pleasure is the Strkyer APC family man are they sexy machines. So I thought it would be a good place to start by adding the engineer squad vehicle (ESV) with surface mine plow by AFV Club to my small by growing collection

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This is my first AFV kit of the Strkyer having built two of Trumpeters offering (the RV & MEV) I'm looking forward to seeing how this one builds up in comparison. Construction begins with the bow plate and the mounting bracket for the plow, this was a fiddly process as the locater pins for the brackets are shallow and fragile but after a little messy glue job i got it in place (had great fun cleaning the glue marks after)

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then it was on to the suspension which went smoothly though it was a bit fiddly at times, had to be very careful not to snap anything as i went, but this what i got done in a evenings work

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next session onto the upper hull

till then folks,

thanks,

Shane

Post by **Tiger131** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:08 pm

i do love a stryker and i really like your and what you've done keep up the good work

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:12 pm

Tiger,

thanks mate, they really are nice looking vehicles with a lot of scope for modelling and dioramas,
Ill dig up the two stryker's if you like one of them complete while the other, the medical vehicle is waiting on wheels but is all weathered up

thanks bud

shane.

Post by **NovYank** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:45 pm

Finally a Stryker!!! I wanted to see one of these on here for ages. Glad to see it was the one I was looking at. You gotta tell us the differences so far between the two companies are. I'll be watching closely on this thread.

As long as we're doing it, I wouldn't mind to jump into the mix of stryker builds. We might just have another group build to contend with.

Post by **portlandjoe** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:57 pm

Looking good so far. I will be looking forward to seeing the full build up.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:04 pm

Keep up the good work!
Stryker man

Post by **Daishi12** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:11 pm

Nice build on the Stryker. Just to let you know that Lenny mentioned in one of his vids about using a Fibre-Glass pen to remove excess glue from kits without damaging the plastic

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:06 pm

Wow didn't think I'd get this response for this build thank you so much lads

NovYank - from what i can tell so far, is that the AFV offering boasts a high level of detail and some items that are not included in the Trumpeter kits such as the drivers IR camera for night driving, however their is a bit of flash and some heavy mold lines on some parts, where as trumpy kits suffer from a lot of pin marks on inner surfaces hatches ect. Both are good in my mind

Joe & Schweinhund thanks for the comments gents

Daishi thanks for the tip would never have thought of that cheers

here are the other two Strykers of my collect the Medical Evac vehicle (WIP)

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and the Recce Vehicle (RV)

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Hope you enjoy

cheers,

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:22 pm

Those were terrific Shane. Even without wheels they still rock.
I've seen probably 10 or so of these in every model show that I've been to, they're very popular to build.
Now I know what they're called.
I know very little about modern AFV's, now I know what a Stryker is.
And what they're supposed to look like when well modelled.
Great stuff Dude.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:37 pm

Coen, very high praze indeed thank you very much mate

they are a very striking vehicle and kinda remind me of the German 8-rad series so it was an instant winner for me, and also I loved the concept of them as being a totally self contained combat unit which lends itself well to diorama ideas

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:48 pm

Very cool and like the other two aswell.

Post by **Lee** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 12:28 am

Awesome work there

Post by **Coen** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 12:38 am

That's a great comparison... I don't know why I didn't think of that before... You're right though.
The 8 Rads and the Strykers sometimes served similar roles... hell the even sorta look the same.
The 8 Rads, half tracks, and Strykers all would have hundreds of diorama possibilities because of the nature of their class.
You give me ideas... never give me ideas... bad Shane... bad!!!

Post by **NovYank** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:05 am

Those Strykers are awesome man!!!!! Thanks a lot for the differences between the two companies.

Definitely going to pick up a few Strykers. Maybe do a side by side with AFV Club and Trumpeter?

Post by **Coen** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:13 am

Now that's a cool idea!
Side by side on the bench... photo journal... Wow.. seriously Dude.
You should think about that.
I think that would be excellent!

Post by **NovYank** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:20 am

Coen wrote:Now that's a cool idea!
Side by side on the bench... photo journal... Wow.. seriously Dude.
You should think about that.
I think that would be excellent!

Coen, if that is your real name, my wallet doesn't like my wallet doesn't like you anymore...

The only question is what model Stryker??? My night just got a little longer. I'll be up late deciding

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:45 am

Guppy, Lee and NovYank thanks for the support and kind words lads

Coen - hahahaha I'm often described as a bad influence :p
But I have to agree that 8- rad and half tracks and their modern siblings are full of great ideas, I had an idea for a large scale diorama involving a German armored Recce unit in the field featuring the 8 - rads and maybe the 222's armored cars. that is for later, i'm only looking into the research for such a build at the moment

but I think the Idea of a side by side work log is a damn good idea

Post by **Coen** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:50 am

Awesome!!!!!!
Sorry about the wallet Dude, don't bust the bank or anything, you can hold on the the idea and fire it up sometime in the fall or winter. It doesn't have to be now.
I just thought that you headman excellent build idea.

Of course Coen isn't my real name silly.
You'll have to watch my YouTube channel to find what it really is.
I went and spilled the beans.

Post by **NovYank** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:58 am

Bank is not an issue my friend lol. I've been wanting to do something like that for a while, and my interest in modern armor makes the Stryker a valid candidate.

I saw the video, that's why I thought of the joke. If there's a way I can sneak a joke into something...I will...I guarantee it.

Post by **bdr65** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:08 am

Nice builds in the pis mate. AFV Club produce good models, if my memory
serve's me correctly

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:11 am

bdr65, they do make good kits, but one thing i've noticed is that you must gentle when removing parts as the plastic is very delicate

Post by **bdr65** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:20 am

longlance67 wrote:bdr65, they do make good kits, but one thing i've noticed is that you must gentle when removing parts as the plastic is very delicate

haha, that wasn't in the memory........... Iam workin on a Bronco kit and same issue with some of there parts, simply
because they are fairly delicate plastic. Otherwise happy as Larry with it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:46 am

havent tried Bronco kits before must give one a build some time

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:05 pm

Hi All,

Quick update

got a little done last night and today in between study breaks for an exam tomorrow morning :s

but got the wheels assembled, they have some nice detail and together well with six parts a wheel, there are some small parts that require a little care but other than that they went together without a hitch

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some closeup details

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thats all for now lads

thanks,

Shane.

Post by **Paul** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:53 pm

Nice progress mate, look forward to seeing more

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:36 am

thanks Paul,

should have more time at the bench once I get tomorrow morning out of the way

cheers,

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:39 am

Hi All,

quick update,

Firstly got my German exam out of the way so its a big relief off my chest

on the build front I mounted the lower and upper hulls for ease of construction though the instructions call for the hulls to be joint at the end of the build but I can see this being a problem as the damage to small parts would be too great

will have photos up tomorrow gents

thanks,

Shane.

Post by **Coen** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:10 am

German Exam... Are you learning to Deutsch sprechen?
My German is terrible.
I can swear a little and say thanks.
So I can piss people off then thank them for it later. haha.
Danke, jetzt essen gehen einige Scheiße bitte.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:30 am

my German is horrible hahahaha

Post by **Coen** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:39 am

Oh good... then you won't be too cheesed off by what I'd said.
haha.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:26 pm

I kinda got the jist of it lol

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:42 am

Hi All,

Here's what progress I've got done today,

According to the instructions, your meant to add the upper and lower hull half's till step 33, I however mounted mine after step 10, my reasoning for this is done to the mass of small parts that are mounted to the upper full in the steps in between the recommended step is too likely to result in the many parts snapping so I opted to mount it now

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also did some work on the side panels of the upper hull (step 11) went together very well and was pleasantly surprised by how well the side bin went to together (step 12) normally with the trumpy kits the stowage bins are normally a bit of a pain to get right, but not on this kit

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cheers,

Shane.

Post by **Coen** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:26 am

Mmmmm... I so wish that I had one of these Dude.
That looks so cool.
I've decided that next year will be a modern armour year for me. I might start by doing the MBTs currently being used by the super powers.
And it's all your fault Shane... and Norm's.
It's always Norm's fault though.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:56 pm

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Of cours Coen ! LOL

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:41 pm

Hahahahaha I just gave you a nudge out the door

Post by **Tiger131** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:30 pm

well thanks for digging it out superb work looks a beat up dirty beast cant wait to get to build mine after seeing your complete

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:01 am

Thanks Tiger, really hope it helped my friend, I'll do my best to give the best view of this model during the log, but so far I havent found any trouble with the kit yet

Post by **schweinhund227** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:33 am

I would have glue that panel on the upper hull! Just saying!

Keep up the good work! Makes me want to start one of mine!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:41 am

Norm you may have a point, but it now there no problems goes to show the quality of the kit

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:18 am

Hi All,

hope your all having a good weekend, managed get some more work on the wagon today, while me and my mate discussed the news while I worked in the shed

So I took norms advice and placed the side panels on the superstructure before I mounted the stowage bins and tie down points. I also mounted the top panel, she is being to look like a Stryker now and ant she a beauty !

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thanks for looking

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:29 am

That is a hell of a mean machine.
It's no wonder that kit's of these things are so popular.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:31 am

They are so sexy man !!!

Post by **schweinhund227** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 3:49 am

Yum!

She is looking mighty fine to me buddy! Keep up the good work!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:02 am

Thanks buddy ! Its a blast of a build

Post by **DC87** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 3:55 pm

Cracking build so far, looking very good indeed.

Post by **NovYank** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:04 pm

oh goodness gracious great balls of fire, that looks fantastic.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:53 pm

DC & Nov Yank thanks very much lads, its beginning to take shape now

didnt do much work on her yesterday spent the day trying to paint up so more Napoloenic Infantry for my slowly growing Black Powder French and Russian armies so I can have a game but its a long and soul destroying task....so much detail to paint !!

Will be reverting back to the ESV today

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:54 am

Hi All,

just a quick update, no better way to spend a Friday night then with a nice cuppa and good smooth tobacco burning in the pipe and a nice model sitting in front of you

So what have I done thus far ? Well not all that much had a bit of rough week so didn't get all that much done this week. But I've cracked open the box and dove back into the kit with renewed vigor

hopefully by tomorrow evening I'll have a proper photo update to show with you

just thought I'd give yee a small update

see you soon

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:30 am

Buiild Meeee....
Buuiiiiiiillllllddd mmeeeeee!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:07 am

how can I refuse such pleas ? !!! hahahaha