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Roden 1/35 M37 modified with 50cal m/g
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, April 01, 2017 - 01:16 PM UTC
While the Quad is in the paint shop i have moved on to my next build. Going with the Roden 1/35 scal M37 3/4 tonne truck (Vietnam era). Going to modify this one to move it from a bog-standard truck to an armoured one (not fully armoured) - adding 1 50cal MG on the front of the truck bed (possibly from the Eduard M4 Sherman kit, or may get the Academy 50cal/30cal set). This will be more WHIF so markings will probably stay the same as the kit one...

anyway, box & sprue shots and some progress:

17554589_10154677585522979_6739972332872990214_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

17634686_10154677585507979_3781796024347686817_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

17636756_10154677737262979_8198002138214776341_o by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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Posted: Sunday, April 02, 2017 - 11:04 AM UTC
that looks like cool build,.have fun.
robw_uk
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Posted: Sunday, April 02, 2017 - 11:14 AM UTC

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that looks like cool build,.have fun.


thanks Roy...

further progress... my first Roden kit - some of the fit is not 100% positive but the detail is nice... engine just placed on at the moment as there are more parts to go in...

17626654_10154680161912979_2794784781640069348_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

17629769_10154680161922979_6354546804644401387_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

17634841_10154680161952979_337872196953691697_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

and finally - this is the vehicle that is my inspiration (photo for discussion only)

17553720_10154680286127979_8695699735700246746_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr
robw_uk
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Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 - 06:14 PM UTC
bit more progress... just the chassis so far. I believe the whole lot (including the engine) is OD. Think this time round I am going to build the chassis, cab & body and paint them as 3 sub-assemblies before combining

17523684_10154691781277979_7873145567152191504_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

17796070_10154691781272979_896589247207152631_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, April 08, 2017 - 07:57 PM UTC
Progress... cab and body only placed on to give overall feel. Next steps on the cab look fiddly so going to try to scratch the gun mount and complete the body first

17759956_10154701925612979_4660258694695931590_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

17861625_10154701925607979_5881128294130811411_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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Posted: Saturday, April 08, 2017 - 10:01 PM UTC
looks interesting . in Viet Nam ( USAF) we referred to them as weapons carriers
robw_uk
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Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017 - 11:20 PM UTC
after a break i have finally got back on this one... done the work to add the 50 cal (academy kit) on to the rear... based on some evidence, personal preference and my scratch building skills - have neatened it up a little since the photos were taken....

18739819_10154839606667979_3196923979279780067_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

18664545_10154839606517979_705663044433490423_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

18673123_10154839748622979_8965073690924249612_o by Robert Worth, on Flickr
robw_uk
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 10:34 PM UTC
More progress... "Canvas" texture on cab back and roof and seats from tissue paper (needs tidying up when fully dry). Also 2 types of .50 cal. Not sure which is better (think probably the short barrelled....)....

FB_IMG_1496078853965 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

FB_IMG_1496078858461 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

FB_IMG_1496078864251 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

FB_IMG_1496078868277 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 12:59 AM UTC
Talking about the .50's, here are the two variants included in Academy set :



I guess you'd better go with the HB one...

H.P.
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Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 01:13 AM UTC

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Talking about the .50's, here are the two variants included in Academy set :



I guess you'd better go with the HB one...

H.P.


I have had the same advice elsewhere.... Does it need the handle on (the set I have has with and without)
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Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 01:58 AM UTC

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Does it need the handle on (the set I have has with and without)


You mean the barrel carrier ? I guess it's up to you...Both setups can be seen in period pics:





H.P.



robw_uk
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Posted: Monday, May 29, 2017 - 02:09 AM UTC

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Does it need the handle on (the set I have has with and without)


You mean the barrel carrier ? I guess it's up to you...Both setups can be seen in period pics:





H.P.





Thanks.... Work will continue then.... Think I am getting close to starting the painting on this
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Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 11:51 PM UTC
some  progress... the easy build is done, need to paint the cab interior and add the dashboard decals before progressing further (only meant to paint the interior cab but got carried away - do think it needs to be a lot lighter tho for the exterior)

19553952_10154937495312979_7948313173830914511_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

19554413_10154937494197979_1759309848241964550_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

19247637_10154941156472979_2221985649782558894_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

19511435_10154941156387979_707712783054108447_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr
robw_uk
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Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017 - 07:18 PM UTC
fraglie roof supports on... just a few more bits around the front then it can be painted (also going to try to make sandbags from milliput for in front of the windscreen and over the wheel arches. Roof/rear tarpaulin just rested on now to give solidity while frame sets

19554150_10154951590487979_2122375902458553807_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

19554795_10154951590582979_9185074724492369849_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr

19601032_10154951590627979_1392497731473158680_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 11:36 PM UTC
There has been progress, paint on, decals on, tried some sandbags from miliput. Think a touch too big tho

FB_IMG_1499451078054 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

FB_IMG_1499451112042 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

FB_IMG_1500229694590 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

FB_IMG_1500229759289 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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Posted: Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 03:42 AM UTC
Looking good so far. Seeing your progress with this kit is inspiring me to start working on my kit again.

Cheers,
James
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 01:33 AM UTC
Progress.... Bit of line work and Matt varnish.... May leave it this weathered.... Sandbags need a little work as well but that can wait until the body work is all glued down

IMG_20170723_122731 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

IMG_20170723_122658 by Robert Worth, on Flickr

IMG_20170723_122711 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 04:32 PM UTC
Nice deal on it.
Will look good when done up.
Glad to see I am not the only one with tissue for canvas.
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 06:05 PM UTC
This is very cool. I really like the sandbags.

Great work!
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 06:38 PM UTC
Very nice looking build. I have one in the stash to do. One comment, and this was only my experience, was that I don't recall our vehicles ever carrying the pioneer tools. They were usually left off and just the empty rack with straps left.Of course I was usually around the bigger bases so others might have carried them. Any way, just my thoughts. Carry on with a great build. Wayne
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 06:57 PM UTC

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"Canvas" texture on cab back and roof and seats from tissue paper (needs tidying up when fully dry).



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Glad to see I am not the only one with tissue for canvas.


What type of tissue paper do you use and what do y'all brush on the tissue paper? {Kleenex, Gift, etc...}
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 07:24 PM UTC

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"Canvas" texture on cab back and roof and seats from tissue paper (needs tidying up when fully dry).



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Glad to see I am not the only one with tissue for canvas.


What type of tissue paper do you use and what do y'all brush on the tissue paper? {Kleenex, Gift, etc...}


The postman just delivered my VMS order. It allows you to form all types of paper and allows for them to be gently manipulated, even after it has dried. Cost something like $20usd.
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 02:59 AM UTC
I realy like the canvas and seat covers ,all in all great build on your kit .
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Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 01:14 AM UTC
Truck bed and roof on ( hate the gap) .... Wheels on

FB_IMG_1501444919284 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 09:46 PM UTC
trying to complete this. doors on, spare wheel mounted.... need to add a few more small parts and paint the tools...



IMG_20171231_164116 by Robert Worth, on Flickr



IMG_20171231_164129 by Robert Worth, on Flickr



IMG_20171231_164140 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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