1/87 Scale M.A.N. ML 4500 4.5 Ton Truck Completed

[Mini Me]

Here is a colorised photo of what I have been trying to create. I think I got it pretty close.........What do you all think? Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. I think anyone who can get this kinda of results in this scale is a Master Modeler. Nice details and very clean work great job the tarp looks very convincing

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks for the kind words Lee......I have Mr.T to thank for the tarp, as it was he who suggested the use of single ply tissue paper and liquid cement. Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Turned out well Rick

Comparing with the photo I would say you got pretty close but there is one thing I think I can see that is missing off the front end - would be an easy retro fit

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Simon, would that by any chance be the radiator cap? I already noticed it's absence and a remedy is in the works. If it is something else please feel free to enlighten me. Thanks for dropping in. Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Spot on Rick

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work Rick

 

[spanner570]

Better than the original - Even without the radiator cap!

 

[Jim R]

I think I got it pretty close

Very close I'd say. Great result. With the radiator cap it will be spot on
Jim

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks gents, glad you like it. Still scratching my head and wondering how I managed to miss that all important detail! I shall have to add it to my build list so as not to forget it on the remaining four vehicles in the stash. Thanks again for looking in. Rick H.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Excellent build Rick .

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Ralph, glad you approve..... Doing my best to keep you all entertained. Rick H.

 

[Peej]

Great build. Have you anything to compare its size to.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul, l'm away from the bench for a few days. I'll post up a comparison photo when I return.
Rick H.

 

[mrtintheweb]

I thought it was MAN, not M.A.N. ?
My friend has a boat with MAN engines and it was noted people who have them get cross when beople think it’s an acronym rather than an abbreviation.
Who knew?

The model looks great by the way! Fabric tops always tough to look right but looks great.
T

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Toby, I have no doubt about it being an abbreviation..... As when spelled out fully the Germans wouldn't have been able to fit it all on the grille. Rather a lot of "alphabet soup" if you know what I mean.

Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Despite the cap it really is a double of the photo vehicle. One to be proud of my friend

 

[Allen Dewire]

A real beauty Rick and you've hit the nail on the head here!!! Love the finish and the tarp too...

Now why couldn't you fit Maschinenfabrik Augsburg Nürnberg on the front of it. Ok, so it would have to be 4 lines instead of M.A.N as one...

Prost
Allen

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Mr. Jones, The cap will be on for the next photo of that truck I post for Peej with a comparative object to show scale size. .....looking for where I placed my micro punches so I can knock one out . Allen, I checked and couldn't find enough keys on my keyboard to write all that out. quite a mouthful when you verbalize it!
Thanks for the kind words,
Rick H.

 

[JR]

Nice one Rick .