I like the windshield its coming along nice buddy

its great to see people reseurrect old kits, that staff car is looking excellent keep up the good work!!!!!!!! didnt italeri also have a jeep with a m6 37 mm ive been trying to find one fors months now

Superb work on the windshield! Excellent I love it.

MArtyn

Calvin,

They did at one time.
I think I might be able to find one.
Don't hold me to that, it's a crap shoot right now.

POST UPDATE: NEW PROGRESS PIX'S











Missing is the canvas top, going to try and scratch build that, the kit top doesn't do it.
Moved the Fire bottle and added some new racks.
Scratch build jerry can rack out of lead foil.
Tarpped wind sheild is paper towel and white glue.
Rack on inside was stolen for a Bradley kit. (Shhhhh.)

Anyways, comments welcome.

Superb work Brian! Nice work, I like what you have done with it!

Martyn

Thx. Martyn

Brian it looks great i cant wait to see you put some paint on it

intereasting what you've done with the bradely rack

Thx. James

looking good Brian.

Thx Ant.

Not bad for a truck driver.

Hi Brian,

I think your model looks great so far.

I have a question: Earlier, you mention that the back seat is up to far making the rear area too big. Do you mean the seat sits too high, too far forward, too far back, or something else? I cannot see the problem.

It must be some kind of modeling axiom that a modeler will discover at least one mistake per build, but only after it becomes extremely difficult or impossible to correct. It makes me crazy.

-Doug

Doug,

Thx or the kind word. Here are some pix's that may help.

Oh wow! When I saw your pictures I immediately hunted up a walkaround and sure enough, that seat should sit much further back in the truck. I wonder if there is a variant with the rear seat pushed forward and a bigger storage area behind it. Maybe the model was based on a vehicle with a rare field modification. It looks correct the way you have it. Very strange.

Thank you for taking the time to explain the issue.

-Doug

Doug,
No problem.
I think the Italeri kit box was labeled wrong. Their were different version.

The command car version was crammed with raidos and other gear. This kit may be that version.
I did look at the Verlinden detail kit and they have the same rear deck area on theirs as on this kit.
There was also a Weapons Carrier (truck) version, the rear seating area was remove and replaced with a boxy cargo area with tailgate. The WC verison in some frontline areas was fitted with a 37mm AT gun in the bed. Mainly ETO, but I've seen pix's for them in the PTO as well.

Anyways, Glad I could shed some light on this for you.
Believe me it made me look.

Hey Everyone,
A little update here. I've done some work. I've put some paint on the window covering and tires. I'll have some pix's shortly. Sorry for the delays.

lookin good so far Brian, i just read in one of my model mags that some time this year italeri plan to re-release their WC 54 Dodge ambulance! i think it's scheduled for may as a limited item... wouldn't mind getting that. Ant

Hi Ant,
Thx. I'm kind of waiting for them to re-issue the Weapons carrier with the 37mm. The Ambulance would be a great addition to the collection.

Let's try this again.
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/BigfootV/DodgeStaffCar

New pix of Dodge with paint.

Sweet work Brian, a nice Dodge!

Great work buddy,

Nice and tidy finish with the brush

Hey Jame, Martyn

Thx guys. Almost done. Here's it is, weathering is next.













Enjoy, on to the Quad!!!!

Great stuff Brian, a nice build!

Hi Brian,

The construction and paint job look great. You've definitely spurred my interest to buy and build one when I get through my backlog of unfinished projects.

-Doug