USMC Radio Jeep, 1944

MattMcK. · Jun 17, 2020

Working on this fun vignette that combines a 1/24 Italeri Jeep with a set from AC Models, and my own conversion of a Preiser Adam. Working on the shaving marine’s gear now, then I’ll be able to get painting. I just set the primed pieces together to see how it looks.

1969 · Jun 17, 2020

Looking forward to seeing this develop.
Cheers
Steve

KenBoyle · Jun 17, 2020

Looks amazing Matt!

Cheers,
Ken

Chris Oldfield · Jun 17, 2020

That’s a fantastic vignette Matt, I like the groundwork already in its base colour, & all the little items lying around add so much atmosphere & character - like the M1 helmet shell being used for one of the purposes it was designed for!

MattMcK. · Jun 17, 2020

A little progress on the gear:

Zim · Jun 17, 2020

This looks great will be keenly watching any progress

Nap · Jun 18, 2020

Hi Matt

Always a pleasure to see your modelling and the ideas you work on

Great stuff so far very clever use of both figures and vehicle with the stowage coming along nicely

Following with interest

Why not enter a piece in our FOTM as well ....

We also have a Vignette and Diorama competition which ends on 30/9 so plenty of time to build or enter a piece

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

MattMcK. · Jun 25, 2020

Finally starting to get some paint on this; first shot of USMC forest green on the jeep, and a stab at ‘frogskin’ cammo on the folded poncho and draped tent. The cammo will get toned down when its shaded, it’s a bit garish now.

Nap · Jun 25, 2020

Hi Matt

Progressing nicely there ....didn't realise the camo was called that !

Going to be more impressive as this continues

Like the flip top containers you use

Happy Benchtine

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Chris Oldfield · Jun 26, 2020

Looking good, Matt. I like the colour you've picked for the groundwork, & the USMC camo looks excellent in its current form.

Blind Pew · Jun 26, 2020

Matt, this is a tough project with a lot to think about. You are handling it well.

MattMcK. · Jun 26, 2020

Nap said:
Hi Matt

Progressing nicely there ....didn't realise the camo was called that !

Going to be more impressive as this continues

Like the flip top containers you use

Happy Benchtine

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Also called ‘duck hunter’ cammo. Those little containers are handy and cheap! I always used to mix paint in the airbrush cup, which is a bad habit

. They are just the right size to mix paint with your thinner, then the cap keeps them fresh until use.

MattMcK. · Jun 29, 2020

Starting to be able to see what the Jeep will look like!

Chris Oldfield · Jun 29, 2020

Awesome, Matt - you definitely nailed the colour of the faded Marine utilities, & the helmet on the Jeep hood too.

MattMcK. · Jul 1, 2020

Down to serious painting now, and groundwork revisions.

1969 · Jul 1, 2020

This is coming along great.
Steve

Nap · Jul 2, 2020

Hi Matt

Thanks for the updates , getting to be more and more details , painting is coming along nicely

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to seeing more

Nap

MattMcK. · Jul 6, 2020

Finally getting close to done with the jeep and Marine's gear and getting onto the groundwork & figures!

Nap · Jul 7, 2020

Hi Matt

Looking good , so much detail in this , making all the difference

Really like the weathering on the jeep , seats , canvas etc

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

MattMcK. · Jul 17, 2020

Down to the final stages. A day or two of fiddly work and weathering left!

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