Rick's 1-87 Scale Luftwaffe Airfield Fuel Tanker

[Mini Me]

Hi All, thought I'd do a blog on this build. I intend to do some serious chopping and modifying to get the desired results. The base vehicle is an obsolete Roskopf Models 1-87 scale Mercedes Benz L5 fuel truck. So here goes....

 

[JR]

Front row seat Rick , possibly with a tray of your very own Hobnobs and a strong black coffee please.

 

[Mini Me]

Righto JR Hobnobs are in the oven!

 

[Mini Me]

Here's the results of the first modification, it's a convertible.....actually open top trucks were quite common in the German Military services.....also gives me an opportunity to detail the interior.

 

[JR]

Are those hobnobs ready yet ?
Nice start with the surgery Rick .

 

[Mini Me]

Now,now JR, we must wait for the other guests to arrive....'twouldn't be polite to have them show up with no refreshments on hand.

 

[Mini Me]

Slow progress on this.......Spring chores getting in the way. New storage cabinet with hose reel, still need to make doors and fit reel inside. This model will be portrayed with the cabinet doors open and the fuel hose payed out to the #3 engine fuel filler port in the upper nacelle on the r/h wing. Also upgraded wheels and tires.

 

[Mickc1440]

I'm definitely in especially with Hobnobs

 

[Jim R]

I'll sit next to John and share the Hobnobs. Looking forward to your alterations. Already some neat work.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Mick.....it doesn't take much to get you folks to come around.......see what I mean? As I was typing this response Jim showed up, I guess he smelled the Hobnobs when I pulled 'em out of the oven!!

Thanks Jim......more to come.

 

[Mickc1440]

I'll sit next to John and share the Hobnobs. Looking forward to your alterations. Already some neat work.

Don't you two scoff them all

 

[Allen Dewire]

Don't do Hobnobs Rick, so you guys can have at them! I feel you on the no progress front too. At that scale, it probably took a week to make the reel box for the side! Looking good though and should be a nice addition to your plan Buddy. I'll try and keep up...

Prost
Allen

 

[Mini Me]

No sweat Allen.....pop in when you can.

 

[adt70hk]

Very interesting Rick.. Will follow with interest.....nothing of course to do with Hobnobs being on offer!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Mini Me]

Of course not Andrew.........what a base thought! Good to have you along, I'll try to keep it going a little more steady than it has been.

 

[scottie3158]

I'm in, your off to a great start mate.

 

[yak face]

Did someone say Hobnobs ? Sorry I’m late rick , I,ll just sit at the back quietly .

 

[Mini Me]

Welcome guys, JR has been all over the Hobnobs so there might not be very many left. Last time I saw him he was stuffing his gob with both hands while balancing his coffee mug on his forehead!!

 

[Mini Me]

Well this build is moving right along (like watching grass grow)....last minute change to the hose reel cabinet, reel will stay exposed with forward section closed in. Formed a door handle up out of .010 brass rod, still needs hinges. I knocked out a dash and punched in some holes for the gauges...must do the shift and E-brake levers and find a suitable steering wheel.

 

[Andy T]

Such neat work it's hard to believe how tiny this scale is.