Some nice work being done guys.

I got some work done on the Studebaker.

ICM has the drive shafts and large portions of the transfer case and differentials molded in one piece. You basically just have to add some detailing, like bolt flange details and some smaller parts. First shot is a mostly bare drive train. Second is fitted out with details and wheel hub assemblies.


The frame is a multi-piece deal. It goes together pretty well. Some of the cross-members are built in subassemblies.


The kit includes a nice looking little engine. It's a shame that it'll be covered up.


First round of paint so I can get the frame and drivetrain together. I'm shooting it flat black as a primer coat. I'll overspray this with a coat of dark tan to simulate built up dirt.
The wheels are there as well. ICM has sent a set of fixed wheels for the truck. Those are in another room drying.


Anyway, that's about it for now. The kit isn't bad. I wish ICM would start numbering their parts trees....or at least print the maps out on a separate sheet. The flipping back and forth to find parts on the parts tree map is an annoyance. But the fit and detail aren't bad.

@Sal

No, all the PE come with the kit, also the chains.

Good fit around, just I complain with the way that they solve some issues that causes fit problems.

1) why I need to add a large fine piece along the upper side of the H of the chassis?. Pay attention here.Its soft and large part.
2) How they resolve the fit of the multiple muffler tubes and the engine plumbing, parts are joined by half, the fit is not good, with a flange.
3) The wheels have a lip in the inner side,you must to add it, and the part are very soft. very carefull here. Also not to mix the parts for the wheels.
4) if you open the holes as suggested, some goes over a square part, very vertically here. (on the wheels)
5) The triangle parts that support the 4x4 transmission are in 2 parts. I don't know ot the orinal part are or have the seams...

Its a very interesting kit. Apart of this few problems the rest appears to be "wash without iron".

Nice job in the Studebaker Alex!

Regards, Alvaro

@Sal

For the cammo I like the 3 tone ones.

Regards

Alvaro

@Alvaro,
Thanks for the information, no where near starting my build yet but I will be following yours

Hi Jeff,

I've just enlisted. I've got a Miniart GA-MM Mod. 1943 on the shelf that I need a good excuse to tear into. I am also building a group of Soviet soldiers for the Boots on the Ground campaign who will be pushing her out of the mud.

Good choice Jason! Can't wait to see you starting it!



Jeff

I'll be ready to start my build, in a month.

Might be in, I've been wanting to create a bobbed deuce for off-road for a while now.

Started this one too. The chef is already busiy, assembly was just a matter of minutes, but just a few parts.

The Ford is a really nice one, but you have to add the wireing on the engine (I´ve started, but you cant see it, couse of my lousy mobile camera )

RSO update

Add levels to the floor, now the pedals are set too.
The wooden panels looks and fit very well.
Also try to represent some winkles in the leather....
The only complain (@SAL), its the fit of the diferent parts to conform the "tool" boxes. The triangles in the aft mud guards are innecesay details to my opinion.
Due The tight fit of the panels, made them almost "workables"! a point to Riich.

In the only part that i need putty, its the tank gas sides, and the wheels inner rims maybe its my fault and not kit one.
I use "liquid paper" "putty",

Regards

A quick update.

I brought the engine, frame, and drive shafts/transfer cases together. The detail is pretty good here and it's a shame that none of this will be seen. Because of that, I'm not going to worry about doing any detail work to the engine.


On to the interior. Assembly is pretty straightforward but the detail is pretty good. I did try to add some wear and tear on the bench seat by adding a layer of tissue paper soaked with white glue.


That's it for now.

NICE!




Jeff

I like it Alex! Very nice, detailed work!



Jeff

Would this be allowed?

If so I am in.




Herky

SURE!

Now let's get at it!




Jeff

Alex, I took note of the method that you use for the bench.

Nice work

Regards

Thanks Alvaro.

I was going for a worn seat, like the covering had become stretched and loose through use. Another thing that I thought about doing was to use a motortool to cut down the seat where a person sit so it looks like the cushioning and seat springs have sagged through excessive use. I didn't want to overdo things.

Progress pics of my entry.

Hey guys here is my project for this build, the pride and joy of Oshkosh Trucking and Oshkosh Wisconsin, the HEMTT 977 Gun Truck, one bad to the bone piece of equipment! I see these in stock un-armored form coming from the factory on flatbeds at least once a week.

Hi, I left aside to paint the RSO, and start the GMC.
Very fast progress due the Tamiya Style of mount.

I add some PE from Eduard.











Regards

Alvaro

More update pics.

Well done Lap!

Regards

Alvaro

Nice work Lap.

And now for a bit of an update.

Cab components. Pre-painted the interior. I went with a dark green. I have not decided what color the exterior is going to be, but green seemed like a safe choice for the interior.


Cab assembly begins.


And is done. I left some of the joints a little loose. I want this thing to look a little ragged.


Added the wheels.


Cab on frame.


The kit portion is basically done. I've got to decide what this truck will basically be. The crane boom from the Italeri M32 I thought about using is too wide. I could cut it down but I'm probably going to use it in Sal's "Steel Wheels" Campaign. Anyway, maybe a log truck or a tanker or something. I wouldn't mind some sort of crane.

1/32 Aoshima dump truck finished.

Nice work Lap looks superb

Pete