Helix Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Built this as part of another forums community build where you had to build a ute of some description for 'Australia Day' I put this together over a 36 hour period including a dash conversion to capture that Aussie look....there are a few of these Down-under; however, becoming pretty scarce as the much easier 'tilt trays' are far more common. I de-chromed the rims because they looked a bit too shiny for a tow-truck and painted them Tamiya Silver Leaf. The false engine caught me by surprise and in the end I just had to detail it as best I could I cut the 'roo-bar' off because it looked like a fence in my opinion and would not stop a 6 foot Kangaroo Paint is Tamiya TS-34 Camel Yellow and a few decals including the Slixx pin-stripes, gear in the back is from the Fujimi 'Tools' kit and a few other sources. Cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Very NICE Ray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Very cool and super nice build Ray. Love the yellow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nice dash conversion....That takes that truck to a new level.....The engine looks tiny inside there, but I guess that's how it was, back then.....Great work....Are those tires plastic??? I was thinking of using this model to replace the wheels on a Chevy Dually I have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny K Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 You know, that's interesting. As a side note, my wife has been watching an Australian series for a while now and I was getting a little confused as to what a 'Ute' was. Seemed every other vehicle was called that, so I actually had to look it up. I found it's a catch-all name for a passenger vehicle with a cargo tray in the rear - basically a pickup. Interesting and makes complete sense now. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I like it. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 What... no 'roo bar? Seriously though- this is my favorite build-up of this kit I've ever seen so far. Love the combination of the color and graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nice dash conversion....That takes that truck to a new level.....The engine looks tiny inside there, but I guess that's how it was, back then.....Great work....Are those tires plastic??? I was thinking of using this model to replace the wheels on a Chevy Dually I have.... JT, the tyres are a solid rubber and are very well done, I sanded the tread for realism and the overall fit is very good, they would look even better with some simple lettering on the walls too You know, that's interesting. As a side note, my wife has been watching an Australian series for a while now and I was getting a little confused as to what a 'Ute' was. Seemed every other vehicle was called that, so I actually had to look it up. I found it's a catch-all name for a passenger vehicle with a cargo tray in the rear - basically a pickup. Interesting and makes complete sense now. Good job. Johnny, ute being short for Utility, that's what us Aussies say, yes very popular 'Down-Under' mate, every second vehicle on the road is a Ute Thanks for all the comments guys much appreciated Just a fun kit to build and with a bit of imagination and detail, they look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 very nice build , you put the steering wheel on the wrong side, but other than that, looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 What... no 'roo bar? Seriously though- this is my favorite build-up of this kit I've ever seen so far. Love the combination of the color and graphics. Funny you should say that Chuck, like I said before, some of the roo-bars these days would not stop or cushion the impact of a 'Skippy' These days if you hit one, you hope for the best, they can do some serious damage though, cars have been 'written-off' after a roo hit...especially the plastic on modern cars these days There have been serious accidents where people have swerved to miss a roo and that's where they get into trouble...roll the vehicle and suffer serious injury or death, a lot of 'backpackers' who come down-under have unfortunately been in this situation.... Cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 that looks great, love the color/graphics and the dash conversion, fantastic package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks Tom, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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