Build Logs

Given that the M8 detail project is utilizing so many pricey add-ons, I'm really wanting to get my research right the first time. Here's a few of the links I've discovered as I've dug around the Web. Build logs from other modeler's projects http://ampscv.org/greyhound1.html (Great storytelling and detailed info on activities) Great build log on Armorama... with the pictures now located on Facebook Another great build log on Armorama Build log for a winterized model Nice video (amongst a collection of other videos from this same user) on some of the interior detailing Build/Paint tutorial from Shane Smyth Books Verlinden Military Vehicles Vol. II Vehicle Information http://www.warwheels.net/m8greyhoundINDEX.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyZxO6KAsVU (this is the one I got to ride in!)  Walkarounds http://svsm.org/gallery/M8_Greyhound http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/m8.htm http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/cesar_ferreira/m8_greyhound/ http://www.cybermodeler.com/armor/m8/m8_walk.shtml https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lix8iOjIam4 Armorama walkaround Engine Details Amorama thread Historical Photos WW2DB Jake's photos http://buildworld.wpengine.com/m8-greyhound-walkaround-photos/

After a bit of a break, I'm back on the Steyr 1500 Radio car project. I had done some The main focus recently has been the engine. First it was the construction and detailing, now we're on to painting and weathering. Basic base paint Finding proper color charts for this engine proved tricky. The only color references or details I could find were restored vehicles, which aren't always the best references. Given that, I decided I'd just go with what seemed the most fun to paint! From this fantastic walk around, I used these great photos to lay down the basic paint. As you can tell, this was very, very flat. Almost cartoonish! It's time to get gunky... Weathering and Grime Everything I've read about German vehicles says that most were either maticiulously maintained and/or bombed from above before they had a chance to go very far. Engines, especially in this [...]

As I work on build of the Sd. Kfz. 251/20 UHU, I've collected a number of links, articles, and photos to help the process along. Perth Military Modeling review of the AFV Club Sd. Kfz. 251/20 kit (a must read before you start building) Build log from another Armorama member of this same vehicle (and sets) And another build log from Armorama Gary Boggs' build log Armorama member build log of the scratchbuilt generator Sd. Kfz. 251/9 restoration Blast Model's product page (small images, but somewhat helpful in relation to the poor black and white instruction images) - be sure to select shipping zone and site language, then revisit this link if you're taken to the home page) Nice shot of the IR gear As I started building the searchlight, I realized there was a lot of detailing to do. I found multiple resources for this process: Searchlight gallery Another gallery I've also [...]

During the Steyr 1500 Radio Command Car superdetail project, I've been doing a lot of research online to find great pictures of the small and large Steyr details. I especially dug around for engine pictures as I worked without a net to add details. I thought it might be helpful to share some of this content here. Steyr walkaround Armorama.com's walkaround (and bonus walkaround for a Steyr 2000!) Kfz. of the Wehrmacht - Steyr 1500A page Steyr 1500A in detail book from WWP (If you can't find this cheaply, let me know and I'll share some pointers) An original military document about the Steyr engine (PDF download) Restored Steyr 1500 video I found a lot of other images around the Web, but those where the biggies. Just a warning though: many of the walkarounds seem to be done on museum or private collection vehicles...which means historical accuracy may or may not be [...]

The last part of the Steyr 1500 radio command car construction is the engine construction. Man oh man has this been a long process. The construction process started several months ago, even before any of the vehicle detailing had started. My original intent had been to start the detailing process with the engine. Seemed like a fun place to start, but as soon as I cracked open the package, I noticed that one of the larger parts was pretty horribly cast. I reached out to CMK to get a replacement. They sent me a replacement, but it was also horribly cast. More conversation and they informed me that they were going to re-build the molds and recast that particular part. CMK was easy enough to work with, but the "small company feel" was certainly coming through loud and clear. In the end, however, these delays caused a happy accident. I was [...]

(Originally posted on Armorama.com) This is my first build log, so be gentle...  I've been working on converting a Tamiya Steyr 1500 to a Radio Command Car version. I've also been adding details with two other detail kits. Here's the full list of sets to be used: Tamiya Steyr 1500A Verlinden Steyr Radio & Command (1409) Hauler PEparts for Steyr 1500 link CMK Steyr 1500 Engine Kit Aber Additional set with parts for engine and suspension to german Steyr Type 1500 A/01 Yes, that's a lot of kits, but each one had something I wanted that others didn't. Plus, this was my first superdetail project and I honestly wasn't sure what I was getting into  ==================== Getting started ==================== I learned a great deal along the way on this build. I'll be posting some of my "superdetailing for newbies" thoughts shortly, but suffice to say that I touched on a number [...]