This is the Tamiya LRDG Chevrolet using the Eduard PE set. Just about to start painting. Really need ideas for what to put into the back of this one, I want it really loaded as I'm going to be putting it into a dio. Also, anybody any ideas as to where I can source some good figures, anything but Verlinden? Thanks for looking.

Vinnie

Hot damn! PE goes a long way. I wished I had PE for my last build of this truck. Makes me want to buy another one and a PE set to match. Have fun painting it.

Wot no build article?!

Seriously, that's a nice looking truck (as we'd expect from you of course). Only figures that spring immediately to mind are the two that come with the Tamiya SAS jeep. I imagine DML would do something suitable, I'm not very well informed on resin figs I'm afraid.

As for the stowage - lots of water containers and ammo crates!

Vinnie try Warriers and Firestorm for figures. They have some that will fit in well.

cheers
Cliff

PS> I will wait until the truck is finished before commenting on it.

Besides the water and ammo containers suggested I'd also suggest more than the one spare tire. Some photos I've seen show several spares. I put a couple of 55 gallon drums, from the Tamiya jerry can set, plus the jerry cans from the Italeri kit. You could scrounge extra bags and such from any other British vehicles you have. Things like bags, canteens, jerry cans, flimsies, etc. Italeri also makes a inexpensive assesories kit that has things like that in it.

I'm curious, what all is included in the PE set? I can see many items that have been added, but I'm not sure if they are all in that kit or if you added it yourself.


You've probably got this site but just in case here is a good website on the LRDG.

http://www.lrdg.de/vehicles1.htm

Thanks for all the suggestions people!
Rodger, the eduard set is quite good, but some things were not covered and so I scratched them, this included the rods affixed to brackets on the right panel, the small tubular gizmo's on the fenders, I have no idea what they are, Cliff would probably know, chains on the tailgate, various rivets etc. The best part of the eduard set are those sand channels, bugger to fold though. Thanks for that link Rodger!

Vinnie

Vinnie I assume you mean the half round brackets on the front mud guards.

They hold a canvas roll that had wood slats in it that was used in the same way as the metal ramps on the side of the body to help unbog the vehicle from mud or soft sand. They were laid in front of or behind the wheels so the vehicle could be driven up onto them.

cheers
Cliff

I remember building this kit a long long time ago probably when it was first released , am i showing my age ????? :-)

Looks great with the PE set Vinnie and a nice clean build to boot as allways

One question though , was there no PE for the Lewis gun ? ,I cant see how good it is from the pics but seeing as how much detail they supply for the 50cals in their PE sets im quite suprised.

Cant wait to see it painted and loaded up , due to the nature of the vehicle you can go overboard with stowage apart from the obvious like ammo/fuel and water , did the LRDG carry explosives for there raids on airfields and supply dumps ?

Ian

Here's some possible figures, either OOB or hack-able. The LRDG folks weren't as extreme in dress as the SAS folks are made out to be so you can modify normal battledress easily enough ...

Wolf 19 LRDG Figure
Warriors 35287 Brit Desert Rats
Warriors 35374 Brit Desert Rats
Warriors 35384 Brit Desert Rats
Warriors 35383 Brit Desert Rats

John

Thanks John!
Ian, the only PE for the Lewis gun was the handle on the Ammo drum! Yeah I thought it was a bit mean too!
Cliff, naw! They're not cylindrical, I know what they are, I meant the tiny cylindrical objects on the front of each fender. I assume they must be some sort of indicatore or night light since they're wired? They're white in the pics.

Vinnie

Hi Vinnie ,
I saw a model of a LRDG Chev at the Wollongong comp , Really well done too , it was , Besides the fuel & water , Remember they were primarily Recce forces , so Binoculars , Maps , Sextant , also fuel being a premium , a funnel , oil cans ,Tarps to keep the sun off , these can be civil tarps adding a dash of colour , (But very dusty ) If they carry explosives , they would be boxed in wood rather than Metal , Grease can , maybe even a scratch built grease gun , As already stated , more than one spare wheel , A jack ,Jack block , Tool box , Food , personal duffel bags ,Sleeping rolls ,Maybe even a spare diff or similar , Helmet , Wash basin . Captured equipment too , do not have to be the cliched things , for a difference put an italian weapon or helmet . Just about all allies would prefer to use german Zeiss binoculars too .
I hope this helps Vinnie
I reckon the Chev looks excellent . It always seems a shame to paint them after putting so much work into the etch though . Look forward to seeing the finished item .
Jenny :-)8

Thanks Jenny, you've given me some good ideas!

Vinnie

they are side lights Vinnie.

cheers
Cliff

Hmmm.....sidelights? Bit strange looking, but I'll go with that!

Vinnie

Looking cool little old Tamiya Lrdg truck! Just the way we like them!
Vinnie, I agree with the others on the water, loads of it, but don't forget the LRDG also used packed tents, bedrolls and rugsacks! Have fun building the model!
Cheers and happy modelling!
Prato

Damn, i can't see it.

Must be the curse of the Red X's...Thats all i see

Nicest weathered RED X I've ever seen...waaaaaaaaaaaa

Whew!Glad I wasn't the only redX victim.
cheers!

Yep.. I can't see the pictures either!.. Darn..

Vinnie,
Allied stuff have you been sent up to the loony wing of the hospital? :-) looking well and a nice clean build look forward to seeing it under some paint

Davy, every now and again I need to build something Allied just to make sure I'm doing the right thing by building Axis! :-)

Vinnie