1/87 Scale M.A.N. ML 4500 4.5 Ton Truck Completed

[Mini Me]

Here is a colorised photo of what I have been trying to create. I think I got it pretty close.........What do you all think? Rick H.

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. I think anyone who can get this kinda of results in this scale is a Master Modeler. Nice details and very clean work great job the tarp looks very convincing

[Mini Me]

Thanks for the kind words Lee......I have Mr.T to thank for the tarp, as it was he who suggested the use of single ply tissue paper and liquid cement. Rick H.

[SimonT]

Turned out well Rick :thumb2:

Comparing with the photo I would say you got pretty close but there is one thing I think I can see that is missing off the front end - would be an easy retro fit

[Mini Me]

Hi Simon, would that by any chance be the radiator cap? I already noticed it's absence and a remedy is in the works. If it is something else please feel free to enlighten me. Thanks for dropping in. Rick H.

[SimonT]

Spot on Rick :thumb2:

[papa 695]

Cracking work Rick

[spanner570]

Better than the original - Even without the radiator cap! :tongue-out3:

[Jim R]

I think I got it pretty close

Very close I'd say. Great result. With the radiator cap it will be spot on :tongue-out3:
Jim

[Mini Me]

Thanks gents, glad you like it. Still scratching my head and wondering how I managed to miss that all important detail! I shall have to add it to my build list so as not to forget it on the remaining four vehicles in the stash. Thanks again for looking in. Rick H.

[Guest]

Excellent build Rick :smiling3:.

[Mini Me]

Thanks Ralph, glad you approve..... Doing my best to keep you all entertained. Rick H.

[Peej]

Great build. Have you anything to compare its size to.

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul, l'm away from the bench for a few days. I'll post up a comparison photo when I return.
Rick H.

[mrtintheweb]

I thought it was MAN, not M.A.N. ?
My friend has a boat with MAN engines and it was noted people who have them get cross when beople think it’s an acronym rather than an abbreviation.
Who knew?

The model looks great by the way! Fabric tops always tough to look right but looks great.
T