discussion 1/87 Scale Ford V3000 "Soft top" Truck

[Mini Me]

This is something I have been fiddling with while waiting for parts for the LOX project. It's nearly done
just needs wipers license plate decals and weathering. I'll post it in the completed section when done. Rick H.View attachment 321795View attachment 321796View attachment 321797

 

[scottie3158]

nice, wiper blades are small in 35 let alone in 87.

 

[Mini Me]

Yes they are definitely miniscule.
Cheers, Rick H

 

[minitnkr]

Nice truck Rick. I have used HO locomotive wipers. They're made of engineering plastic and although very small are very durable and available in several sizes. PaulE

 

[Guest]

Rick.
Nice build, think the tarp looks very nicely moulded, has some detail, and better than some in 1/35.
John.

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Gentlemen, The model is made by ADP, I think Ukrainian. They have superb tooling skills. I can't afford too many of these as they are
costly. Thanks again for looking in.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice Rick I almost bet that PaulE would fix you up some wipers. Do you live on the United States? I could send you some plus some lollipop mirrors mine are PE if that’s ok you can private message me here my email does work well

 

[minitnkr]

I'd have to look to see if I have any wipers left, but I know I have lic. plt. decals (SS, W, & Luft) as well as unit type & div. and maybe even a load/capy. door decal. Let me know. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Gentlemen for your kind offers!
I have plenty of both as well as plate decals.
The lolly pops on all my trucks are scratch built.
A 1/16th" paper punch from the local craft store, .005 thou. styrene and
.010 thou. brass wire. Piece of cake!
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

B.T.W. Lee, I Live in N.W. Montana. I don't know why it's not on my avatar I provided that info when I joined the forum.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice work as always Rick. Look forward to seeing the final weathered truck:thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Steve, I painted the wipers today so will be installing them as soon as they dry.
Cheers Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Wipers and plate decals installed when these are set I'll start the weathering. BTW this truck came pre assembled and painted. I did change the color of the tarp to match the soft top. Cheers, Rick H.View attachment 321949View attachment 321950

 

[Steve Jones]

Is the rear light lens coloured plastic or painted?? Very effective which ever way you did it:thumb2::thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Steve, The lens is a HO scale model railroad product that I have adapted to my vehicles. They come in various diameters and colors. Glad you like it.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Rick,

Love the 3000 and like Stevie, the tail light is very effective and looks cool. You always have to remember that this is 1/87 scale. Luckily, the model rail road scene has so much to offer you for these tiny works of art!

Prost
Allen

 

[Mini Me]

Allen, Thank you and you are so right when it comes to model RR gear. about 70 percent of my small detail parts comes from that venue.
The rest is Pure Freaking Magic with a little luck thrown in for good measure.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

By the way, This one is completed and is moved to the completed softskins sub-category of completed military vehicles.
Thank You all for looking in on this.
Cheers, Rick H.