Small Island Scale Models

Previous chapter   The engine and cab are now firmly attached to the chassis. It was a nerve racking moment making sure it all aligned cor...

Previous chapter   Moving onto the running gear, with the intention of displaying both the L4500 and trailer abandoned in a ditch at the si...

Previous chapter The trailer I choose was an old Azimut resin kit that I purchased from Scale Model Challenge Telford, and constructed many ...

Previous chapter       With the kit fully built in sub assemblies I plan to show this as a late war supply vehicle towing a trailer which ...

  Previous chapter Wheels and tyres Although the kit's narrow shoulder treaded tyres do look a little odd they do appear to be authent...

  Decals for this kit include just Wehrmacht licence plates with individual numbers, a weight stencil, and divisional insignia. I added just...

Previous chapter   Cab construction Once the main chassis compenents have been fitted we move onto the cab construction. As is often the cas...

Previous chapter   Aftermarket wheels If you are to employ an aftermarket set of wheels beware to check before adding parts C42 and C43 to t...

  Previous chapter   Cargo body   The  wooden framed  cargo body is attached to the chassis via  three beams  which are secured with U-shape...

  Previous chapter Engine The instructions start with the engine and gearbox and the Mercedes-Benz OM 67/4, Diesel is quite a substantial as...