My AAV7A1 is done. I actually got ahead of myself and took the pics before scribing some seams and adding the luggage racks on the hull. So it isn't quite done in the pics, but is now complete and waiting to be put in the mold. Here are the few pics of my 15mm AAV7A1 master almost finished:
The AAV7A1 is a monster, as can be seen when compared to my Humvee. The complete model will consist of four castings; two track sections, hull, and turret. I'm hoping to have them available in the next two weeks (assuming no surprises in the casting process (probably just jinxed myself)).
While my Bradley sets in the middle of the mold making process, before setting up to cast, I decided to try to make a little headway on my other "forever" project, my AAV7A1. I think that I started this prior to the Bradley, but it got misplaced for quite some time, and once found, bumped for other projects, home repairs, family stuff, etc., etc. When I started it, I was planning to order some of the Peter Pig U.S. Marines, but the economy stalled, and so did my project. Hopefully, I'll have reason to order those Marines soon.
As you can see, it is still some ways from being done, but a late October/early November target shouldn't be pushing it.
Here is a size comparison shot with one of my Humvees. It will ride about 10 percent higher when the track is added and spaced properly from the hull.
Again next to my Humvee, it is a beast.
And lastly, next to a QRF BMP-1, and an Old Glory T-55.
