discussion 1/87 Scale Late War "Mule"

[Mini Me]

This is a cannibalization of a couple of vehicles, The cab and hood came from a late 917 Ford truck that had the wrong (early rounded) fenders and swapped them out for the early Ford cab and hood that came on the Maultier with the wrong (late flat) fenders. So now all the early components for the 917 truck are together and all the late components are where they belong, on the halftrack. If I haven't confused you enough. this is where I am so far.

 

[Mini Me]

As you can see I have quite a lot done already. I will scratch build the tarp and finish up the interior. Windshield wipers and a tail light are next. Then on to final weathering. Don't sweat my messy gluing on the tarp support, it will all be covered up when the tarp goes on.
Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Here are a couple shots of the tarp. When its dry, I will seal and paint it and move on to the next item.

 

[minitnkr]

Nice one. Love the tarp. PaulE

 

[adt70hk]

Rick

That's looking very nice indeed!! Well done.

Andrew

 

[Mini Me]

Little tissue paper, some diluted Elmer's glue and there you go. Thanks for the comments guys. I hope to use this for moving that chow wagon around when I get it done. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

A little color added and that's it for now.

 

[Mini Me]

Small update, windshield wipers installed and painted. Tail light housing mfg. , installed and painted. Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Hi Rick - very nice, I do rather like these half track trucks. Have a couple in both 72 and 35th to do sometime

Shame whoever made this kit didn't do a better job of the tracks

 

[adt70hk]

Little tissue paper, some diluted Elmer's glue and there you go. Thanks for the comments guys. I hope to use this for moving that chow wagon around when I get it done. Rick H.

Rick
You've got to love the simple things. I got put on to this technique a few years ago and it works brilliantly.

keep up the good work.

Andrew

 

[Guest]

Lovely work Rick. The tarp is superb.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
Once again you work you magic on another tiny model. That tarp has worked out really well.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Looks great love the tarp. I guess you leave out the windows/windscreen for obvious reasons seems like when I try to put one in it never can be convincing so I just leave them out

 

[scottie3158]

Rick,
That is a cracking build mate.

 

[Mini Me]

You are Right Mr. T, The tracks on all these 1/87 scale models have always been the weak point of their existence. Thanks Andy, it is a technique I have been using for some time also, very rewarding when you get good results. Thank you Peter, glad you like it. Hi Jim, still a few refinements to work out. Thanks Lee, Just too fiddly to get it right so I'm with you on that. Thanks Scottie, lots still to finish up, I'm hoping the weathering will hide the deficiencies to make it a passable representation. Thank You All again for the comments and your support in this build. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

This is on my long list of vehicles to build. They are a wonderful subject to look at. Nice work on the tarp. Looking good all round

 

[Mini Me]

Steve, I agree, I have several of these in the stash as they were so commonly used by the German troops. Not far to go on this and I'll be posting it in the completed thread. Thanks for dropping by. Rick H.

 

[Gern]

Looks really good Rick - much better than my maultier!

 

[minitnkr]

Would 38t tracks work? PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Interesting question, might have to check it out. Thanks for the tip Paul. Rick H.