10 Building Tips for the RFM Oshkosh M1240A1 MATV

Here are 10 building tips that might help you start your RyeField Model (RFM) 1/35 scale M1240 MATV. This is a challenging kit but definitely worth it once completed. I saved most of my important notes for this video, particularly the challenges and lessons that I hope will help others build this kit. Let me know what you think!
Model Kit
Rye Field Model (RFM) M1240A1 MATV, 1/35 scale, Kit No.5032
Tools
Badger Xtreme Patriot 105
Badger Sotar 20/20
UMM02 Punch Die set
Tamiya regular masking tape
Bandai Spirits Nipper
Voyager Model Stainless mini saw
Princeton brush Velvetouch 18/0
Artool Texture FX Mini
Paints
Mr. Color No.8 Silver
Mr. Color no.33 Flat Black
XF-1 Flat Black
XF-3 Flat Yellow
X-6 Orange
XF-7 Flat Red
XF-18 Medium Blue
XF-59 Desert Yellow
XF-75 IJN Grey
XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan
XF-85 Rubber Black
Solutions
Mr. Surfacer Black 1500
Mr. Surfacer White 1500
Mr. Leveling Thinner
Mr. Rapid Thinner
Mr. Mark Softer
Mr. Cement S (extra thin)
Mr. White Putty R
Mr. Marking Sol R
Tamiya Cement (Regular)
Tamiya Panel Line Accent (Black, Brown, Grey)
Weathering
A.MIG.1200 Streaking Grime
A.MIG.1407 Engine Grime
A.MIG.1620 PWL Dust
A.MIG.1700 Dry Light Soil
A.MIG.0093 Crystal Red
A.MIG.0097 Crystal Orange
Building Materials
Tamiya 0.2 mm plastic sheet No.70126
Mechanic solder wire (0,2mm, 0,4mm, 0,5mm)
Chrome stickers (generic)
Music by Hotham
Stream: linktr.ee/hothammusic
Free Download: hypeddit.com/hotham/thefunk

[@crazylocha2515]

Appreciate the heads up on the landmines 👍☕🐢

[@mdanumurthi]

Happy to help!

[@bricktop2938]

Done this one and I agree with almist everything you say. The bonnet hinges are a nightmare. No issues with thinners here.

[@mdanumurthi]

I am glad to hear that!

[@chriswobcke7271]

Really great video. Thank you.

[@mdanumurthi]

I am glad you liked it.

[@user-vk9lo8xq5z]

これは素晴らしいです。エンジンの作りシートベルトなどすごい作品です。

[@mdanumurthi]

Thanks! There were many ways to improve this kit. Plenty of opportunities.

[@silentumexcubitor6747]

No, just go around the EDGE of those clear pieces, with a black Sharpie marker....works every time....

[@mdanumurthi]

Totally make sense and I could have tried this. LoL. Way simpler!

[@granvilleporter5989]

i want one but i can tell its expensive

[@mdanumurthi]

Agree, this kit sits at the higher end of the price range.

[@stevenarmer8245]

I just ordered this kit off of Amazon. It hasn't arrived yet. It cost $76 usd 🇺🇸 I'm looking forward to building it. Hope it turns out as nice as yours did. Great job btw