discussion 1-87 Scale Citroen 15 "Six" Medical Sedan

[Mini Me]

Hi everyone, this is more of an enhancement rather than a build. Just a matter of cleaning up some of the chunky details and adding a few of my own along the way. here is what I have done so far......

 

[Mini Me]

The above photos show the lack of wind screen wipers, a chunky plastic web were the bumper brkts. are. I cut that out and filed the brackets to shape, drilled out the head lights for lenses. The steering wheel was a solid blob so I filleted the wheel off the blob, opened up the space between the wheel spokes and made a new steering column for the wheel assembly. cleaned up the rest of the blob off the floor boards and drivers seat front and did my best to restore the pleats to the edge of the seat. More to follow, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Here is a close up of the front bumper area showing the proper spacing between the bumper and brackets. also, this being a used model that I picked up for "El Cheapo" there was cracking to three out of 4 wheel/tire assemblies. filled with Mr. Surfacer and "shazam", it's ready for paint. More later, Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Shazam? Well Golly Rick nice start. Somebody’s been watching too much Gomer Pyle USMC and Happy Days correctomundo

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Scottie. Needed something for the "Big Shots" to motor around in while the rest of the Med. Dept. take to the busses and lorries.

 

[Mini Me]

Product of my generation Lee......Gomer Pyle, McHale's Navy, Mash, Combat,.......the list goes on. Turn on the Tube now, all you get is a bunch of "Fluff" or Hate and Discontent. I prefer the "Happy Days". Coolio!

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. You are so right the wife loves Andy Griffith watches it all the time. I’m a Green Acres kinda guy myself. Do you have a pic of the 1.1 car so I can get a idea of what your building? Sorry I’m from Missouri you have to show me.

 

[Guest]

Your a wizard at these upgrades Rick. I'll take a seat with my good friend Lee.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks John it’s hard to find good friends like You and Rick.

Rick. Just to let you know John was screened before seated for any Flammables and Combustible objects. All is good

 

[Guest]

Are you sure about that Lee :smiling3:

Good night buddy

 

[Lee Drennen]

Are you sure about that Lee :smiling3:

Good night buddy

Well I only Screen so far John.

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you JR, just squeeze in there between Lee and his Pig Arnold and we'll all be one happy family. Here is the only ref. photo I have of one of these Citroens presently, hope it helps Lee. Sorry about the poor quality...if I find a better one I'll post it up. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Thanks this helps a lot I like all Ambulances of WWI and WWII never seen a Med. car I don’t think. I was very curious what they looked like.

Good night John

 

[Mini Me]

In this case Lee, it was a captured French Citroen.......... the best part about the Krauts is they used anything they got their hands on so there were a derth of Med. cars, trucks, buses, et al. from all over occupied Europe and not just in the Medical Corps. The variety is endless....This shot below illustrates what I mean....French Matford fuel truck, Dutch '36 Chev. transport, Norwegian '37 International Cargo truck, Belgian '36 Chev. transport and a French '39 GMC Cargo truck....Forerunner to our CCKW duece & a half.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Thanks for posting those nice trucks I didn’t know they captured that ‘37 IH you did a good job on it. What color will this car be?

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Lee, well when this car was captured in France it was pretty early in the war.....schwarsegrau or Panzer Grey would have been the standard at that time......so grey it is. Soon as this dries completely I can get a clear coat on it and do some decaling. Rick H.

 

[Guest]

Going to look the part Rick.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks JR.

 

[Mini Me]

Here is a better shot of the paint job.......will be doing some decaling and washes later Rick H.