Thanks, Floki! This is a great kit.
I've been working on this for a bit but haven't posted anything on it. The Secret Santa got me the Tamiya U. S. Army 2 1/2 ton 6x6 Cargo Truck, kit # 218.
Started with the chassis and went with the winch option. Now, I just have to remember where I put it. . . or make one.
Nice engine, good fit. I chose not to do any painting on it as it is closed up.
The chassis has a moderate number of pieces, but they all fit extremely well. Like most companies, they have one exploded diagram for all the parts in the step and then lines drawn to the attach points. Sometimes those can be a bit confusing to an old man. But, dry fitting and looking more closely worked well. The parts all seem to have pretty solid attachment points.
Rear suspension.
Front drive train.
On the wheels. I like the way they did the attachment of the wheels with the soft plastic bushings.
The cab went together quite nicely. No fit issues.
The bed went together in no time - I think even with 17 or so parts. I set the cab and bed on the chassis for fun (i know...living on the edge)
Okay, thought I'd have a go at some shading, etc. That is a very, very weak area for me. If the louvred panel looks a bit wonky, It is. I dropped it and it went into the black hole. So, I made one from sheet styrene and .020" rod.
With the lights...
The bed was worked over . . . .
What's left? Well, a gloss coat, decals, painting the brake lights, finding the winch drum and gluing the pieces/parts in place.
Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Lyle's Secret Santa Build
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Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Looking really good Lyle, I'm really liking the look of the seats.
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Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Thank you, Clint!
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Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Brilliant work Lyle! I think this might be your best one yet!
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
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We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Thanks, Mark! I am quite happy with it. Great kit!
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Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Wow! You’re making great strides on this one! The seats looks fabulous! Way to go, Lyle!
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Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Lyle + Tamiya… good stuff!
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Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
Thank you, folks.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: Lyle's Secret Santa Build
getting close. I like the "Fisher-Price" nature of this kit. I needed that.
The top is just set in place.
The top is just set in place.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..