discussion Col68's 1/35 scale tamiya us 2 1/2 ton 6x6 truck

[col68]

Hi all this will be my entry for the G.B

 

[Guest]

Nice choice Colin.
I don't have much luck with chassis so will watch with interest, I might learn something.:smiling:
John.

 

[Guest]

Nice one Colin.
Thanks for join in!

 

[col68]

I hope it turns out all right John I have 2 more to build yet for a diorama I'm planning.

 

[Steve Jones]

Great choice Colin. This is on my wish list to do one day. Will you be adding lots of cargo to it or leaving it bare in the back?

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

Good looking truck.
What is the group build?
Jon.

 

[col68]

Great choice Colin. This is on my wish list to do one day. Will you be adding lots of cargo to it or leaving it bare in the back?

Hi Steve It will have a load in the back just not sure what it will be yet.

 

[col68]

Good looking truck.
What is the group build?
Jon.

Jon it is the forum g.b for wheeled military lorries

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

Thanks Colin.
Have I got time to contribute a gun truck?

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Colin

 

[col68]

Thanks Colin.
Have I got time to contribute a gun truck?

It starts September 1st Jon I think pollux is the G.B mod

 

[col68]

Hi all since Ian got cracking with his build I thought I'd better make a start on mine.
First impressions looks like a standard tamiya kit theres no flash and most of the ejector marks are hidden the engine is quite well detailed and cries out for some super detailing unfortunately tamiya have not given the option of having the bonnet open.

 

[Steve Jones]

A nice start. Any issues with keeping the chassis square?

 

[col68]

Hi Steve, no problems at all Steve the chassis is one complete moulding and the running gear just needs the diff covers adding then gluing to the chassis.

 

[Si Benson]

Will watch this. Can’t go wrong with Tamiya:thumb2:

 

[Jim R]

Hi Colin
Iconic truck - a real workhorse. Should go together well being Tamiya. I'll follow with interest
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Nice start Colin

 

[col68]

Hi all. Managed to get some work done on my G.B entry today all the wheels, the cargo bed and the chassis are ready for primer the cab needs painting and decals applying before construction.
After checking some reference pictures I added a piece of chain to the winch hook

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Thats coming together well Colin.

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good.