1⁄35
1/72 DUKW

a build story by Vinnie Branigan
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the kit
On opening the box one is confronted by two sprues of dark olive plastic, the instruction sheet, A5 sized and 10 pages, a small decal sheet and a small square of clear plastic. The instructions look clear enough, and contain a parts map and painting instructions are called out as construction proceeds in both Model Master enamel and acrylics.

Interestingly, Italeri supply two sets of wheels for the Dukw, one set can be used with a full drive train, and the other very much-simplified set, without. This way of simplifying things whilst still being able to provide the more experienced modeller with the detail they require, strikes me as quite innovative; I hope more manufacturers take note.
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About the Author

About Vinnie Branigan (Teacher)
FROM: ENGLAND - NORTH WEST, UNITED KINGDOM


Comments

fanai
Thanks vinnie a great build and in 1/72 very very nice and love the added detail- shame that some of the beautiful etch pieces hardly show Ian
JUL 24, 2005 - 06:40 PM
Teacher
Thanks Ian, I know what you mean, it's always a shame I feel, to paint models that have lots of brass on them, My girlfriend feels the same... "It looks kinda nice and shiny....!" Vinnie
JUL 24, 2005 - 08:08 PM
Sabot
Great job Vinnie. I picked up the ExtraTech PE set, but no other aftermarket for the DUKW. I am planning on trying to repair the model kit tires by using the war gaming version wheels. Once I figure out how to do it, I can write up a "how to" fix the M8 and DUKW tires.
JUL 25, 2005 - 01:35 AM
Teacher
Thanks Robin, and since I'm going to build another of these to use the tarp a run down of what's wrong with the wheels would certainly be useful! Vinnie
JUL 25, 2005 - 09:17 AM
95bravo
Excellent article Vinnie. I am impressed by the PE set, it really gives a fantastic level of detail. I was most impressed by your finish job. Excellent weathering at that scale. Steve
JUL 26, 2005 - 07:19 AM
propnut_62
Teacher, that was a really great review! The pictures were excellent and showed off the detail so well I kept forgetting that the model is 1/72 instead of 1/35. I am just getting started in "braille scale" armor and look foreward to more great reviews. Jerry in New Jersey
JUL 28, 2005 - 12:02 PM
007
Hey Vinnie! One word: Amazing! What a detail for a braille scale model! Great review also and it's very inspiring. I really enjoyed reading and love the pictures! My only, only, only, nitpick.... with all that perfect scaled detail added, I found the steeringwheel rather 'big'. But that is the only thing. Paul
JUL 31, 2005 - 01:48 AM
Teacher
Aw Paul! I had to find a bigger steering wheel, the little 1/72 guy I keep to advise me on these things said the kit one was too small! :-) Thanks for the comments! Vinnie
JUL 31, 2005 - 01:52 AM
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