A welcomed break.
- Thread starter The Smythe Meister
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Mr R. Yep,i`ve kept it..... it`s back in it`s box awaiting attention!! 
Some progress has been made,Decals,running boards,cab stuff together and spare wheel in place,ere be pics........
Very truck like now,but i prefer it "Windscreen Down"look...........
It just looks SO MEAN like that!! I had a fight with the decals,especially on the curve of the bonnet sides,but plenty of Sol/Set and finished with a dose of Dullcote soon had them sorted!
I`m currently finishing off the load bed,then,as far as completion.......it`ll just be the MG mount then finals
Thanks for lookin in Guys,take care,
ANDY
Some progress has been made,Decals,running boards,cab stuff together and spare wheel in place,ere be pics........
Very truck like now,but i prefer it "Windscreen Down"look...........
It just looks SO MEAN like that!! I had a fight with the decals,especially on the curve of the bonnet sides,but plenty of Sol/Set and finished with a dose of Dullcote soon had them sorted!
I`m currently finishing off the load bed,then,as far as completion.......it`ll just be the MG mount then finals
Thanks for lookin in Guys,take care,
ANDY
Oops, forgot my favourite pic....
Cheers!!
Andy
Cheers!!
Andy
Steve Jones
Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site
Thank you Guys,
John,There`s just something about that "No Screen look"!!
Steve,the Decs are just OLD,so just temperamental really...... a bit of Sol/Set and Dullcote and they stand no chance!!
Well Chaps...... WE HAVE A TRUCK !!......
Build complete,stowage loaded and winch made.As with the other Vehicles for this Dio,the main weathering will be done when it`s position is finally settled.So,some pics......
I do have more detailed pics,but don`t want to bore you to death!! Thanks for looking in,all thoughts welcomed.
Now it`s over to some figures for a while,
Cheers Chaps,
Andy
John,There`s just something about that "No Screen look"!!
Steve,the Decs are just OLD,so just temperamental really...... a bit of Sol/Set and Dullcote and they stand no chance!!
Well Chaps...... WE HAVE A TRUCK !!......
Build complete,stowage loaded and winch made.As with the other Vehicles for this Dio,the main weathering will be done when it`s position is finally settled.So,some pics......
I do have more detailed pics,but don`t want to bore you to death!! Thanks for looking in,all thoughts welcomed.
Now it`s over to some figures for a while,
Cheers Chaps,
Andy
Well Andy you don't disappoint, it's looking good. Think it's a long time since I've seen a model of a truck with the screen down.
I don't have problems when the wheels don't all touch the ground either anymore, I employ thick mud
.
Loving the crap in the back, any wardrobes this time
I don't have problems when the wheels don't all touch the ground either anymore, I employ thick mud
.Loving the crap in the back, any wardrobes this time
Steve Jones
Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site
Quality work like this deserves a closer look so feel free to add more photos my friend. Like it a lot.
Ha!! No wardrobes this time John..... mind you,that Henschel was one BIG Truck
.
No mud required either..... all wheels do touch,(For once!!),Sir.
Steve,Thanks mate,ok then..... just a few
!!
Winchy bit........
The mixed up load bed......and from a slightly different view......
and finally........
So,it`s off to sit with it`s Dio Buddies for a while,with the Harley and Figures take centre stage here.(and i`m still making the load for the Jeep`s Trailer
).
Cheers all,thanks for looking in,
Andy
.No mud required either..... all wheels do touch,(For once!!),Sir.
Steve,Thanks mate,ok then..... just a few
!!Winchy bit........
The mixed up load bed......and from a slightly different view......
and finally........
So,it`s off to sit with it`s Dio Buddies for a while,with the Harley and Figures take centre stage here.(and i`m still making the load for the Jeep`s Trailer
).Cheers all,thanks for looking in,
Andy
Hi Andy,
A very nice job on the trucky and the wares it is carrying in the back. Also glad to hear that all 6 touch the ground too!!! Good stuff going on here buddy...….
I have a question as I am not too familiar with this truck. How does the driver get in and out with the spare tire blocking his way??? Does he get in and out from the passenger side??? If I was the driver, I would be pretty peeved with the tire in the way...…...
Bleib Gesund
Allen
A very nice job on the trucky and the wares it is carrying in the back. Also glad to hear that all 6 touch the ground too!!! Good stuff going on here buddy...….
I have a question as I am not too familiar with this truck. How does the driver get in and out with the spare tire blocking his way??? Does he get in and out from the passenger side??? If I was the driver, I would be pretty peeved with the tire in the way...…...
Bleib Gesund
Allen
Hi Allen,
Thanks for the support
!As for the Driver`s access,i had the same thought when i stuck the post with the wheel on in place.(There are no actual Doors on these?!!),so i guess that on the real thing there was probably a hinge on said post so you could swing it open to get in?..... Just a guess though. I expect PaulE will know the answer!!
Cheers mate,
Andy
scottie3158
SMF Supporter
Andy,
That has turned out very nicely indeed you should be well happy with that.
That has turned out very nicely indeed you should be well happy with that.
Looking very good. No hinge, limited access trade off. Same for 3/4 ton WC version. Pretty sure no doors till post war versions. Bumper markings a mystery to me. PaulE
Thanks very much Andy........ the old "accessories sets" come in handy sometimes eh?!!
Andy
Cheers Scottie,yeah,quite pleased so far,it should suit the dio well when it`s all together
Andy
Thanks Paul,i KNEW you`d have the answer to that one! The Decs on the Bumpers are just as per the destructions,and for " An Army WC 63 Normandy region 1944"....... apparently??!!
Cheers,
Andy
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regarding access this is a WC62 (no winch) that I saw at a show a few years back
judging by the paint wear on these two panels it looks like they probably use the corner of the wheel tray and then swing up on to that corner section of the rear bed
Andy - is there an ammo box to go with the 50cal?
Hi Simon,good to see you and thanks for those pics-interesting stuff!
Well spotted with the ammo box
!! I completely forgot to add it on....... i put it to one side,(because it`s rubbish
),and instead of trying to improve it....... i forgot about !I`ll see what i can do.......'
Andy
Right then..... I`m gonna have a quick moan!!
I`ve picked the 3 Drivers,and 2 Officers that i want to use,put `em together,(Apart from the Jerry Can guy`s arm, cos the can doesn`t sit right),and blocked in some base colours.Figure painting isn`t my strong suit,so any help is eagerly gleamed...... from ANYWHERE ........ so when the actual manufacturers throw a spanner in i get Royally narked!!
Here are the figures,first up the 2 Officers.....
The 2nd Chap,you may have noticed,has not had his Jacket done.Simple reason is that Box Destructions use this helpful guide for the 2 different "Browns",numberS 843.......
And what`s worse?....... 843 is actually NEITHER of the ones quoted........ it`s "Cork Brown"!
Secondly,these are the 3 Drivers.......
Apart from some seams that i missed they look kinda ok eh?......NO!! To me the gear they`re wearing looks Grey,unlike the Boxart which looks a type of Olive Green......Like in the pick below,but the number you can clearly see is "Grey",(Actually VJ call it "London Grey").Unless i can find out otherwise i`ll stick with the Grey......but it doesn`t feel right!!
Sorry..... RANT over......I`ll do some seam removal and then start some shading,any thoughts very welcomed Chaps,thanks for looking in!
Cheers,
Andy
I`ve picked the 3 Drivers,and 2 Officers that i want to use,put `em together,(Apart from the Jerry Can guy`s arm, cos the can doesn`t sit right),and blocked in some base colours.Figure painting isn`t my strong suit,so any help is eagerly gleamed...... from ANYWHERE ........ so when the actual manufacturers throw a spanner in i get Royally narked!!
Here are the figures,first up the 2 Officers.....
The 2nd Chap,you may have noticed,has not had his Jacket done.Simple reason is that Box Destructions use this helpful guide for the 2 different "Browns",numberS 843.......
And what`s worse?....... 843 is actually NEITHER of the ones quoted........ it`s "Cork Brown"!
Secondly,these are the 3 Drivers.......
Apart from some seams that i missed they look kinda ok eh?......NO!! To me the gear they`re wearing looks Grey,unlike the Boxart which looks a type of Olive Green......Like in the pick below,but the number you can clearly see is "Grey",(Actually VJ call it "London Grey").Unless i can find out otherwise i`ll stick with the Grey......but it doesn`t feel right!!
Sorry..... RANT over......I`ll do some seam removal and then start some shading,any thoughts very welcomed Chaps,thanks for looking in!
Cheers,
Andy