SPA Modeler

Working from home today and needed some thinking time to wrap my head around a project, so I decided to pull out my on-deck armor project - Trumpeter's LAV-AT.

This will be the first time I'm tackling a ground vehicle that doesn't have tracks.



The kit itself looks nice and simple compared to some of the others I've tackled recently.



For those who may not be aware, the LAV is more or less exclusive to the USMC, and has been in service for some time. The LAV-AT is a TOW-missile-equipped fast scout and tankbuster. It served in Desert Storm. I believe it's been replaced by the newer "under armor" TOW launcher, but I just love the older Hammerhead design.

Camo will be green/brown/black tricolor, and I'm leaning toward representing it as this one from Desert Storm...



Here's another view.



Aftermarket's going to consist of some stowage, AFV AR film, and that's it. I've decided to stick with the kit vinyl tires, since they're actually pretty nice.

Initial work has taken me mostly through steps 3 & 4...mainly the drivetrain assembly.



Thing didn't quite sit evenly on all eight wheels, but it was close, and a bit of adjustment (very glad I didn't glue everything all the way down) got all eight on the floor.

One goofy, but deadly, looking piece of equipment. Reminds me of Johnny Five

More work last night! So far a nice, easy kit. But it looks like the rear is going to be dicey, fit-wise.

Very cool. Look a lot like the Stryker.

Project stopped and on the shelf again?
Not unfamiliar to me, too...