discussion And on to the next one, Airfix DUKw amphibious vehicle - 1:76 scale

[pjgtech]

After prevaricating for a couple of days I finally decided on my next build. My Lidl (or was it Aldi?) Xmas bargain Airfix kit. The DUKw amphibious vehicle.
Obligatory original kit pics, box, sprues, etc....
Few parts on the sprues look like they will need a bit of cleaning up, flash, etc...

 

[Jim R]

That is a real golden oldie. Must be 50+ years old. The old Airfix parts on a tree rather than the sprues we see now.

Google Sefton Lifeguards DUKW for an unusual paint scheme

 

[Miko]

That is a real golden oldie. Must be 50+ years old.

According to 'scalemates' it was a new tool in 1966!

In the inexplicable railway scale of 1/76?

Miko (my only 1/76 was Airfix Airfield Control Tower, the only mold Hornby didn't want, apparently?)

 

[pjgtech]

Hmmm, interesting....

 

[pjgtech]

Cool, nearly as old as me then......nearly.

 

[pjgtech]

Looking at the clean up of parts required, I think this will be a good test for my new Dspiae sanding tool.

 

[pjgtech]

Quite a simple build this one, progress so far...

 

[pjgtech]

No big update, just added the axles/wheels.......

 

[pjgtech]

Quick update.
Fully built now and fully painted.
Just got to stick on the canvas cover then gloss then do a bit of weathering.
Some pics...

 

[pjgtech]

Decals now on and glossed.
Just a bit of light weathering / panel line to do....