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Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 7:40 am
by LyleW
first one this year...sheesh. Not as good as I had hoped. Something went cock-eyed with the suspension...

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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 12:34 pm
by Stikpusher
Well that’s not right… :hmm:

The finish looks good, but the stance… :shocked:

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 12:57 pm
by keavdog
All right Lyle! You're one ahead of me :bag:
You could put it on a small base and make the terrain support the suspension.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 3:01 pm
by LyleW
Stikpusher wrote: Fri May 16, 2025 12:34 pm Well that’s not right… :hmm:

The finish looks good, but the stance… :shocked:
I agree 100%!
keavdog wrote: Fri May 16, 2025 12:57 pm All right Lyle! You're one ahead of me :bag:
You could put it on a small base and make the terrain support the suspension.
Hmmm…has potential!

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 5:07 am
by Stuart
Looking good Lyle - it's a fun little kit isn't it.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 11:47 am
by LyleW
Thanks, Stuart. It as, for the most part.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 12:15 pm
by Medicman71
Looks good Lyle! Sucks about the suspension.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 12:49 pm
by LyleW
Thanks, Mike. Yeah, it does. I MAY try to pull it loose using some Extra Thin, or airbrush cleaner
We will see…

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA 4x4 Amphibian 1/4 ton truck

Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 3:04 pm
by Jeeves
Stick it in the water...no problem! ;)