I started this build in around 2015 and the main components have already been assembled. The only aftermarket parts I used was a set of 'Quick wheel' front wheels. These come in two parts so they can be presented minus the rim and tyre as I have presented on this build. To construct them the star shaped spokes simply 'click and turn' into the rim and tyre section. I built the kit up in sub sections to make painting easier but unlike my Trumpeter kit build, on this occasion I had already attached the cab to the chassis. This means that some areas I would have liked to improve on will have to remain.
A 'beat up' image of the real thing. Notice half the wheel rim hanging off the star shaped inner wheel hub and the other half sat on the ground below it. This vehicle has the curved upper cab side panel and the rear drop side cut out was to allow it to be lowered whilst towing. The cab canvas supporting hoop is sticking out of the cab floor.
The image below shows the rifle rack holders attached to the storage rack. The rack location pin on the rear middle support (circled) can also be seen as the rack has fallen out of the cargo bed location slots.
The rear back-to-back style bench remains in the example below.
Both the images below show the smaller, late style headlamps. The first image shows a short, bevelled cab side panel and the second a curved.
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