discussion 1/87 Scale 1939 Ford COE (G198 TWA) Fuel Tanker "Kitbash"

[Mini Me]

I found an inspirational photo on a WWll website of this type of truck being used on a Luftwaffe airfield. Here is my progress so far.
Rick H.View attachment 326055View attachment 326056View attachment 326057View attachment 326058View attachment 326059View attachment 326060View attachment 326061

 

[Guest]

I'm in Rick.
Going to enjoy the change from civi into a German. Fuel as well ! ! :hungry::flushed:
John

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick
I’ll be sitting next to John he’s been pretty quiet these days I feel it’s safe or is it the calm before the storm? BTW is that a sylvan Ford?

 

[Mini Me]

Welcome John and Lee, John its ok I have Matron standing by with the extinguisher.
Lee dont worry I nicked Johns matches when he sat down. He had that pyro look in his eyes.
Gentlemen do not expect much activity here as
I am now back at my Wingy work until Wednesday evening. At which time l shall commence
activities on this project. In the meantime please avail yourselves of anything that strikes your
fancy on the back bar. Yes Lee the cab and interior are Sylvan. The tank body is a Wiking component from a Henschel HS100 fuel truck. Thanks for dropping in.
Rick H.

 

[Mickc1440]

I'll join the group sat around JR to watch this one

 

[Mini Me]

Welcome Mick, thanks for dropping in
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

I hope I am not to late to join the growing rabble. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out like. Good luck sir:thumb2::thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you, hope I won't disappoint.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Sorry Lads, can't do this right now. I have a wopper of a head cold and it even hurts to think!
I promise I'll catch you all up after this thing decides to vacate the premises. Thank you all for your
Interest and continued support.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Guys, I'm back from the dead. Not much to show but it's a start. removed the streamlining on top of the tank and puttied. removed unwanted taillites and hand rails from back of tank. added a front bumper and exhaust relocated behind rh. running board. Cheers, Rick H.View attachment 327581View attachment 327582View attachment 327583

 

[minitnkr]

Looking good Rick. Where did you source the wheels? They don't look Wiking. PaulE

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
Interesting project. I'll follow along although mentioning fuel near Mr Race could be risky. If his eyes glaze over and he starts to twitch then I'm off!
Jim

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks for looking in Paul, The wheels are from adp Models. They were being marketed as accessory sets @ panzerfux.de in Germany. If memory serves about 3.90 euros a set. Jim, pull up a chair, in anticipation of 453s penchant for pyrotechnics the fuel tank was drained prior to starting this project. Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Here is the latest, I'll be add in small details from here on out. All major mods are complete.
Cheers, Rick H.View attachment 327831View attachment 327832View attachment 327833View attachment 327834

 

[Steve Jones]

Glad you are over the "man flu" and able to get back to this project. Good luck with the next stage:thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Cheers, Steve

 

[Mini Me]

All the small details have either been installed or located for final assembly. This will be the last update before I blow some color on this to see if my body work is up to snuff. Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Finally got a coat of paint on this and I'm satisfied with the body work so when
dry will get the glass in and start the weathering. Q&C's welcome, Rick H.

 

[Guest]

Rick .
Paint job :thumb2:. That design of truck looks so good, esp the way the tail goes down.
Worry not I've given up with matches for the minute !!!!!!! :surprised::surprised: well maybe .
John .

 

[Mini Me]

Cheers John, Rick H.