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Supacat Coyote; Airfix 1/48 scale
Topic Started: Jan 14 2016, 08:10 PM (580 Views)
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I don't recall seeing one of these on MMM, so having recently built the Jackal, it's time for the "stretched" version.

The Supacat Jackal is a four wheeled vehicle. The Coyote is basically a Jackal with a longer flat-bed and an extra set of wheels.

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There are four sprues, with Sprue D being the one with the extra set of wheels, suspension units and storage carriers.

Sprue A
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Sprue B
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Sprue C
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Sprue D
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Sample of the instruction sheets
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Colour guide sheets
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Decals
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As I write, I haven't photographed my Jackal build but it was so enjoyable I thought I'd crack on with this one right away while I was on a roll.

More soon,

Nigel
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Lt Paddy 'Chancer' Boyle
Nice.
I'm so tempted to buy these kits, especially when they are in the sale.
Maybe your review will tip me over :grin:
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Cool got one in going to start soon
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Update 1

This build started with the wheels - each made up of two parts
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I've sanded the outside of each wheel tread as there is a mould join ridge, but it's quite easy to tackle, if a bit tedious. The tread pattern on the kit wheels is Bar Tread. I've not seen a photo of the Coyote in Afghanistan with Bar Treads fitted, so after market might be the thing to look out for if a builder wants accuracy. I'll stay with the kit wheels.

The four crew seats are identical. There are no seat belts in the supplied kit, so I'll be painting some on.
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The vehicle body construction starts with adding the suspension units (all three are identical) to the floor pan and then fitting the floor
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The forward roll bar (two pieces) and the forward sides are now fitted
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Don't take too much notice of the rough paint finishes - these will be tidied up as I go

The rear roll bar and the cargo bed are added here
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I don't normally paint parts on the sprue, but following my recent Jackal build, I know that for this type of construction, it's the best way for me to proceed
This is definitely a "paint each sub assembly as you go" build!
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That's it for now. It doesn't take long for this kit to start looking like a vehicle and the next stage is to fit the rear tailboard and the front assemblies.

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Nigel
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Lt Paddy 'Chancer' Boyle
:cool
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thats how i went about the landys and quads, paint it all on the sprue then touch up after building
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Nick 'Token' Jones
These airfix AFV seem to be pretty good models
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Jan 17 2016, 01:17 AM
thats how i went about the landys and quads, paint it all on the sprue then touch up after building
I'm a slow learner - and sometimes I think I'll get away with it!
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Update 2

The front plate/bulkhead is easy to build up, starting with the winch
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The number plate decal has been fitted, then hidden by the sand channel! The front looks quite good when finished
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Yes, the headlight guards are upside down... :dead

On the inside, detail painting and decals are next up
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Starting to look like a proper Army wagon now - ready for the centre superstructure
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This is where we are tonight with the forward roll bar and lower gun ring on - the seat belts are just painted onto the seats
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I recently built the Jackal - This is the difference between the four wheeled Jackal and the six wheeled Coyote
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On the home straight now, so another update should see it finished.

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Nigel
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Hawk T1
looking good

are you dioramaing them?
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Lt Paddy 'Chancer' Boyle
Very nice work.
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are you dioramaing them?


These vehicles are begging to be part of a diorama - just thinking about what to do for it!
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Lt. Paul 'Red Dog' Rose
i wish i had done that method when i did my jackel....would have been easier
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
Looking good Nigel, I'm sure they will look as good as the Lynxes.
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Final update

It's finished!
The final assembly, with doors and weapons fitted is very straightforward. I've used Albion Alloys 0.3mm brass rod for the aerials, but other than that, it's OOB. The two photos here show it in clean condition, but since taking the photos I've given it a sand wash and it looks suitably filthy. I'll be taking some photos in a more suitable setting if the weather plays ball this week.

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Would I recommend this kit?

A resounding YES - it builds well and is a pleasure to work with. Those with more weathering and diorama skills than myself could make an extremely good model, especially if it's kitted out with a few figures, bergens and water jerrycans.

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Nigel
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