Alongside the Sherman, I've been building this little Tamiya Ford GPA as a D-day tribute.
It's a really nifty little kit if you get a chance to build one. It's been a lot of fun thus far.
It has an engine, that can be displayed if you feel that way inclined.
PE come as part of the kit...
Rattle can primer and OD...
This is where it stands currently (the wheels are only push fitted on for the photo). I just need to do the decals on the other side. Clear was Mr. Hobby Super Gloss from a can. I've been using these for a year or two now and they work really well.
The decals are acting a lot better than those on the Sherman. The star over the PTO hump is putting up a little bit of a fight, I do wonder if my Mircosol is getting a bit old.
The only thing I'm not happy with is the driver - he doesn't fit the steering wheel and I don't like his pose. I might try and cut his arms up to change the position - one on the steering wheel and one on the gears.
Once the decals are on I'll clear them and work on some weathering. I don't want to dirty it up too much, but it needs griming up a bit. I'd also like to add some rope to the Capstan winch, but I'm not sure how to do that.
Cheers all!
