As everyone can attest, GZG gives outstanding service and with the end of the year special it is a great value too. I am sure he works like a dog when the special runs. I got the package in about five days from when he stated that it was being shipped and I live in the USA.
The first miniature is the MRAP-C light armored patrol vehicle. One has to have something to haul ones troops about. It is of metal construction and I used ten parts, I did not use the large brush guard that was included. I primed with Vallejo white primer and the overall paint is Iraqi Sand by Vallejo. The windows, and lamps were painted with silver. I let that dry and I used Blue, Red and Yellow clear paint by Vallejo. I coated the miniature with a coat of gloss lacquer, I think I was using Rustoleum. I use the brand that is on sale when I walk into the store. I then put a black was of Future floor wax and DiDi's Magic Ink. I left them quite dirty from the wash. I wanted them to look grimy from hard use. I then put a coat of Testers Matte Spray.
The other vehicle was from the free grab bag that was sent to me with the year end sale. It is unreleased MRAP "Shorty". I painted it the same way as the previous miniature. The first photo shows the size of this miniature comparative to a Vallejo bottle.
The last photo shows the comparative size between the two miniatures.
A word of warning, there is a lot of filing to be done on these miniatures to make them fit together. There is a lot of gaps in the miniatures too. I used quite a bit of filler to hide the gaps and seams. It took a bit of work, but it is worth it. These miniatures are great and I know in the future, I will be awaiting the postman knowing that more of these great miniatures will be in the post.
Thank You for reading.
Mike
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