1/87 Scale "Pair of Babies"

[Mini Me]

I bought this pair of Opel Blitz one and a half ton trucks (Baby Blitz) many years ago. They came preassembled and painted. They were some hideous shade of almost charcoal gray and the light gray tarps had a bluish cast to them. Well after the Citroen Type 23 I thought, why not take a shot at improving these as well.
The enhancements include: windshield wipers, license plates, side mirrors and tail lights. As you can see, The detailing, paint and decals are on. Next up is dull coat, tail light installation and some weathering to make them feel lived in.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice to see you using up the red cross decal Rick. Another fine pair of trucks. Lovin your work at the moment

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Mr. Jones, I have been needing some more Red Cross stuff in the collection so I ordered 2 sheets and boy are they big!
I now have a life time supply of red crosses. Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Sorry for a late update, I've been out mowing and cutting/splitting firewood for the last couple of days. Anyway, I have now got a black wash on after sealing the decals with dull coat. The taillights are in and I did some weathering on the tarpaulins. next up is to install the windows and interior details, then final weathering. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Good luck with the window fitting

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
Those look great. Good luck with putting in the windows.
Jim

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Hi Rick looking very good indeed, JR your man for windows I'm sure he's got a bit of time on his hands to help.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Looking good Rick .

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you gentle sirs, I shall endeavor not to disappoint. I think I will do only the windshield and rear cab window and leave the sides in the down position. Warm weather and the a/c isn't working! . Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Krystal Clear? PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Nope .005 thou. clear styrene. Piece of cake in our scale Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Finally got around to getting these done. Here is a tease, look for the rest in the completed softskin section. Thanks for the support and comments and I hope you enjoyed the thread.
Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Will make another long round trip to find the final photos. Only two changes and six stops to go. Lucky I got a round trip ticket