{"id":4516,"date":"2018-02-06T11:20:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T19:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ricklawler-propaganda.com\/propaganda\/?p=4516"},"modified":"2018-02-09T16:10:40","modified_gmt":"2018-02-10T00:10:40","slug":"shoot-to-thrill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ricklawler-propaganda.com\/propaganda\/2018\/02\/06\/shoot-to-thrill\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoot to Thrill"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The images that have come to us during these past years from the Ukrainian Crisis have certainly have been compelling; often showing the despair, tragedy, and destruction that comes with war.  <\/span>But for modelers, it has also provided us with a wealth of real-time, modern reference materials; captured and re-purposed vehicles with colorful identification bands, make-shift vehicles, improvised armor and gaudy camouflage schemes.  <\/span>These \u201ctraditional\u201d references are all well-n-good, but when you can combine armor with rock-n-roll – then you have it cranked to 11! <\/span><\/p>\n

The reference for this project came from 2 images, found online, showing a Ukraine force BRDM-2 situated on a lonely road – apparently providing check-point services.   <\/span>A worn, scuffed and distressed vehicle that had obviously seen its share of use \u2013 including the requisite white I.D. stripes.  <\/span>What makes this vehicle takes it to an 11 is the addition of a large AC\/DC logo emblazed on either side the vehicle.  <\/span>Oh yea, Rock-n-Roll, Baby!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Trumpeter kit goes together, well, like most Trumpeter kits.  <\/span>Their clear instructions and good fit provide an enjoyable and quick build. <\/span>Without letting myself get too involved in super detailing, I do spend a little time \"\"<\/a>looking for some of the easier details that can easily be enhanced.  <\/span>In this case, the \u201cblocks\u201d that are used to represent handles are cut away and replaced with thin wire.  <\/span>I\u2019ve used styrene strip to create the small side railings and turret brackets as seen on the reference photos, the wrap on the gun muzzle is Bare Metal Foil which is excellent for portraying cloth and canvas.  <\/span>The vision blocks have been painted using AMMO Crystal Green on the interior side, then protected with a bit of tape. <\/span>Now, it\u2019s time to get started with the process of creating the worn and battered appearance.  <\/span>I begin by applying a base color using AMMO A.MIG.083 (XB-518 ZASHCHITNIY ZELENO (RUSSIAN POSTWAR GREEN).    <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n