1-87 Scale M.A.N. ML4500 4.5 Ton Truck

[Mini Me]

I'm sorry there is no box art to show but I did find a pic. of the real truck so you can get some idea of what this should look like when I finish it.
Rick H.

 

[grumpa]

I like trucks

 

[Mini Me]

Small update........had to relocate the cargo bed further forward, added a real tailpipe, removed the rear bed support and clipped out the cross brace so the bed wouldn't interfere with the rear fenders, removed the modern side vents on the hood and filled the rounded contours and enlarged the opening for the correct size louvers. Removed and filled fender mounted headlight brackets. That's it for now.
Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Here are a few shots with the detailing under way........ I was even able to up size the tires so they are the proper scale for this beast. Still a few more items to add and then it will be ready for paint. Rick H.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Rick,

I just can't believe what you do in this scale as far as scratchy and such. The MAN is looking great and I hope you can still see straight too!!! It's a surprise to see how little the design changed over all these years............

Prost
Allen

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Allen......yeah, I thought I had exhausted the supply of currently produced models that could be turned into WW2 German vehicles, but there you go. Those louvers were a PITA and I still have four more trucks in the stash Glad you stopped by Sir!
Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Hi Rick - if you are converting back to ww2 what year is the kit meant to represent?

 

[Mini Me]

According to the box information it is a MAN 750 L. Not sure what year they were built but were Bundeswehr/NATO trucks. Definitely post war. Rick H.

 

[JR]

Hi Rick I shall grab a seat please.
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[Mini Me]

Welcome JR, I'm afraid this won't last long........if I am able to get paint on it soon, I won't be finishing up the assembly till I return from my trip to Northern Minnesota........hope I don't get "mugged" by Antifa while motoring through Minneapolis LOL . At any rate, I will definitely get another update or two before my departure on Tuesday. Thanks for dropping by. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice to see the refinements you are doing on this build Rick. Keep up the great work

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Steve, just a bit of light detailing left before splashing on a little color. Good of you to drop by. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Hi All, I managed to get a couple items taken care of today......the shovel and pick have been located and installed, clamps and brackets from wine bottle foil.....and the clearance indicators from .015 brass with a dab of Elmer's on top. Hope you like. Rick H.

 

[JR]

Looks the part now Rick, very neat work with the brass rod.

 

[Mini Me]

Thought I would get another update but have run out of time......so I'll catch you all up in a couple of weeks when I bounce back from Northern Minnesota. Take care and stay safe.
Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Hi everyone, back from the North woods and am easing back into the hobby......so here is a small update. Located the new wipers and under bed tool boxes, as well as a reconfiguration of the tail lights. This should be ready for paint as soon as I decide what to do with the cargo bed cover....the current one is way too modern looking.....hope you like this so far. Rick H.

 

[outrunner]

Looking good, I admire you guys that work small scale, I doubt if my eyesight could cope.

Andy.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Andy, glutton for punishment I guess.........
Rick

 

[Steve Jones]

I tried the wine bottle foil excuse with the Mrs to encourage her to buy me more bottles. Sadly it didnt work. I have shown her your blog to help my case but still no joy. You will just have to do more scratchery with the foil to help me bring her round to my way of thinking.

Stunning work all round my friend

 

[minitnkr]

Looking sharp. PaulE