LAV-25

Semper Fi! 

Suspension done. 

An interior (at least toward the back) is included in the kit.  

The Eduard photo-etch adds to the insides.  

Interior painted, weathered, and a little wall put in. 

Working by trial and error, I was able to fit a photo of an AFV interior as a backdrop for the kit's interior. 

Putting the top of the LAV on, it looks like the background picture idea worked to my satisfaction. 

Added a small strip of plastic along the entire length of the side body to simulate the overhang of the armor plate (arrow), as seen on older LAVs. This was blended-in to the side with putty and sanded smooth. 

The right side turret bulge looks too small to me.  

Re-made the turret bulge with plastic sheet and added the weld beads with stretched sprue. 

Neither the kit nor the Eduard photo-etch provide interior door hinges. These were carved from plastic sheet. 

The kit's outer hinges were too large and not aligned well. They were removed and new outer hinges added, along with door stops. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Airbrushed medium green as a base. 

It took all day, but added the camo by hand.