Rick's 1/87 scale Daimler Benz 6500 Kitbash

[Mini Me]

It's been awhile since I posted a build thread, so I thought you might enjoy seeing how I manage to get a nonexistant model from two existing models.......does not seem very economical but necessity has become the mother of invention in 1-87 scale. I started with a Wiking Mercedes Benz 10000 and a Wiking Krupp Titan. As in the photo only the cab and frame (cut just behind the running board) of the 10000 will be used. The frame and bed (cut just behind the running board) of the Krupp will finish out the roughed in assembly. In the mating of these two parts the scale wheel base of 16'3/4'' is achieved. Q&C's welcome. Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Looks right. Nice'n clean.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Can’t see the pics

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul, a simple conversion with a miter box. Takes about 20 minutes if you keep 'em square they join up nicely with a tie plate on top of the two halves to give 'em strength. Thanks for stopping by, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Looks like you found 'em Lee! Rick H.

 

[boatman]

Very nice work there Rick but i liked it as a three axel job as it matches the streched engine bonnet but thats just me but if you are happy Rick then thats all that matters
chris

 

[adt70hk]

Nice little conversion.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
Very neatly done. Could you join the other two bits to make another truck??
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looks like you found 'em Lee! Rick H.

Yes there they are you might have been fine tuning them when I was looking. Very nice just pulled up a chair looking for JR and keeping a eye on Andrew. I’ve heard JR is giving him lessons in pyrotechnics. Lol.

 

[Steve Jones]

A very nice tidy conversion Rick. Great to see

 

[Mini Me]

Not to worry Chris, I have two more in the stash. Rick H. Here's one I finished a couple of years ago.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Andrew

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Jim, I could but I will probably use the large cargo box to build a trailer to tow behind it. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Glad you found 'em Lee.

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Mr Jones. I honestly wish I didn't have to do it but these 1/87 scale manufacturers are woefully deficient in 1930's and '40's trucks. Thanks for stopping by, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

As with all my large trucks I replace the kit wheels with the Herpa "Trilex" wheels with Continental tires to make it a little more accurate. The molded in exhaust was replaced and clearance markers installed as on the original truck......the molded in toylike tow hook was also replaced. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Scratched up a couple of storage boxes added a fuel filler "neck" stuck on front and rear number plates and added a tail light as well as opening up the headlight buckets for light lenses. The small discs on the clearance marker masts are the driver's mirrors.....I punched these out of foil. Once I get a wiper installed it should be ready for some paint.

 

[minitnkr]

Some really nice work there.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul, Should be ready to send to "Der Ostfront" soon. Rick H.

 

[adt70hk]

Looking very good indeed!

Keep up the great work.

Andrew