Hi all,

I'm building the Italeri Opel Blitz, and aswel as adding the Dragon Field command post to the interior to create a Radio Truck, I'm opening one of the bonnet panels up.
Does any body have a clear picture of the right hand side of the engine, so that I can see what I need to add?

Cheers
Henk

Everything your little heart desires:
http://walkarounds.airforce.ru/auto/germany/opel_blitz/index.htm

Thanks Dave, That's great. It has already avoided me from making a total @@@ of myself, as I thought that the bonnet ( or hood for yous guys.. :-) ) hinged in two parts... .

Cheers
Henk

Henk I don't quite understand what you mean as the pictures clearly show the bonnet (hood) does have a central hinge as well as a hinge down the side for the side panel as well so you could say it is hinged in two parts.

cheers
Cliff

I think he means a double fold like a model A or T Ford.

Dave manages to explain it much cleare than me, that's what I meant. I was going to 'fold' the bonnet panels on top, but now realise that the whole thing hinges up and is held up by a stay rod..

Cheers
Henk

Guys here is a tip and you cannot be wrong doing it either way.

If the Stay is broken or not there guess how the bonnet (Hood) looks when it is opened?

Yes that is right just like your Model A one!

these bonnets open exactly the same and in fact when checking the engine for a longer period of time then just a quick check of the oil the stay is released so that more light can be let in to the engine bay.

cheers
Cliff

I see, Thanks Cliff, I think I'll use the stay idea, as it is something different.

Cheers
Henk

If it's any help, I've seen a contemporary picture of a Klockner 3 ton truck that is operating with the side panels removed to aid cooling. Don't know if this is possible with an Opel, but I did it on my old Italaeri Maultier, it looks quite effective & you can see the engine.