Reworked 21st Century 1/144 2.5 Ton

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Reworked 21st Century 1/144 2.5 Ton

Post by JollyRoger » Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:04 pm

We got a few 21st century 1/144 2.5 Ton Trucks at a decent price. We didn't have one with a canvas cover over the back cargo area and decided to try making one.
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The big chunck of plastic that was used to screw the truck to the base was cut away which made it come apart with out a problem. The solid wind shield was also cut away.
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The molded in rails were cut away and single ones were made from stretched spru. It didn't matter how they looked because they were going to be covered.
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Once the super glue set the rails were rolled over and glued to the other side.
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Mixed up some white glue and water and dipped in pre cut piece's of tissue. The front, back first and then the top.
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Some paint, a few stars, a piece of clear plastic for the windshield.
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A coat of flat over the paint and stars and were done.
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Not too bad for first attempt, the canvas could have been a little tighter with not so many bumps but who knows in over 3 1/2 years of war one truck didn't look like this.

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Re: Reworked 21st Century 1/144 2.5 Ton

Post by grunt1 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:19 pm

And I thought 1/35th scale was challenging. You would have had me at the tarp but you had to show off with the windshield too? :-)

Btw, were you aiming for a specific theater with the green tarp? I've always imagined them as khaki/tan but am not a truck tarp expert.

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Re: Reworked 21st Century 1/144 2.5 Ton

Post by JollyRoger » Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:12 pm

Thanks grunt1,
I was just looking for something in WWII. I recall a lot of OD canvas covers at the military shows. I am not a military vehicle person, I am more on the aircraft side.

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Re: Reworked 21st Century 1/144 2.5 Ton

Post by jlspec » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:01 am

Amazing, especially at 1/144. Looks great

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Post by Light.Inf.Scout » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:32 am

Looks great
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Post by tmanthegreat » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:51 am

Great work! You made a very realistic enhancement to that little model and I'm amazed you made the extra effort to add actual framing and "canvass" on such a tiny scale :D
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Re: Reworked 21st Century 1/144 2.5 Ton

Post by PanzerArm » Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:45 pm

Excellent work!

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Re: Reworked 21st Century 1/144 2.5 Ton

Post by JollyRoger » Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:07 pm

Thanks for the positive comments guys. Working on a second one to maybe throw up on Ebay. Not sure which would be more desirable OD body with OD canvas over cab & bed or OD body and tan over cab & bed. Suggestions? Will post pics of build when done.

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