1-87 Scale Luftwaffe Airfield Water Bowser By Rick H.

[Mini Me]

Awhile back Steve (Rivet) Jones PM'd me a shot of a strange looking vehicle he thought I might have a shot at reproducing in 1-87 scale. After hours of searching the web I discovered that the parent vehicle was a French Laffly. Nothing available that resembled this vehicle But.....in my search I came across another vehicle that was very similar to an early Mercedes truck. So without further discussion here is what I'm starting with.

This is Mr. Jones original photo

This is what I will be attempting to recreate in 1-87 scale..........here goes. Sorry about the blurry shot I just wanted to give you an idea of the vehicle I'm starting with.Frame has been filled floor board added, fuel tank added and front axle housing extended. More Later. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Wonderful work my friend. Really looking forward to seeing how this project turns out. Good luck

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Mr. Jones.....really having fun with this and I am quite confident that I will be able to turn out a reasonable facsimile. Stay tuned. Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

Rick,
I'm in and with your skills I know we are in for a treat.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Scottie......I like the fact that it is a "unique" subject and like most of the stuff I do, it will be a "one off" example of the vehicles that were employed by the German Military during the war. Thanks again for dropping by. Rick H.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice start Rick. Really old style of vehicle for WW2.

 

[Mini Me]

Right on that one Tim.......What is amazing is the fact that I only recently discovered a suitable candidate for this build.....a few months ago this would not have been possible. Thanks for dropping by Tim.
Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Here is a little more progress. Rick H.

 

[GerryW]

Watching with interest

 

[Mini Me]

O.K. with the wood cribbing out of the way Time to focus on the water tank and some details that have been nagging me.

This plastic slip case was made to house drill bits......it will now be cut down and spliced into the proper rectangular shape for the tank.

Pics are out of sequence but you get the idea. Dash and wheel in place along with tail pipe.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. It’s really is amazing how you work in this beyond Braille Scale

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Lee, as long as my "winky peeps" hold out I should be ok. Rick H.

 

[grumpa]

Love it!

Jim.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks for that Jim......been having fun with it. Dinky little thing....only about 21/2 inches long. Rick H.

 

[grumpa]

Thanks for that Jim......been having fun with it. Dinky little thing....only about 21/2 inches long. Rick H.

I don't know how you can even see it, at least in 1/35 I can get something in the vicinity of where it's spose to go.
Great scratch building as well.

Jim.

 

[Mini Me]

Been working to close tolerances all my professional life......couple that with a love of all things HO scale and that's me all over. Crazy as a Loon. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Here's a little more to bring you up to speed.

Got the end caps on the tank made some cab steps and scratched out the "in & out" and the e-brake.

 

[GerryW]

Looking good, nice to see it's taking shape.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice progress Rick. The old timer is coming along well.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Gerry, one photo builds can be a challenge as you have to be creative when it comes to the sides you can't see. Rick H.