Jim B Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I've been working on this one (on & off) for a while now, and I figured it was time to upload some WIP pics. So far the kit has been quite nice. This is my first Italeri kit, and it really has gone together quite well. Still not a big fan of the multi-piece cab, though. Here is the look I'm going for: Apparently, the kit is an earlier version of the IVECO 190 26, but since the kit is Italian (Italeri), IVECO is Italian, and I'm part Italian; I figured that Vigili del Fuoco was an obvious choice. Here are a couple of shots of the frame & the (I think) Deutz F6L engine: I didn't have any good references for the interior of Vigili del Fuoco vehicles from the 1980s, so I went with what Italeri suggested: And a couple of shots of the body in primer. It will eventually be Testors Model Masters Italian Red (seems logical): Well, there you have it. Any suggestions are, of course, welcome; and I'll keep you up to date as I progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Nice start, are those gauges painted or decals ? They look really good. I like the seat colors - what type of tape are you using to mask with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks. The gauges are a decal that comes with the kit. Makes life a lot easier. As far as masking the seats, I didn't use any tape. I just used the raised lines on the seats themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks. We'll see how it goes. That is my rule of thumb generally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 looking good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Looks good Jim. The Italeri multi piece cabs can be trying at times but the finished product is worth it. Thanks, Anthony. I'll definately keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Got a couple of those kits but have never built one. You've got a good start. You should get pretty nice coverage with red over the primer you selected. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good work Jim. Paint combo of interior is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 looking good so far Jim, interior is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks, guys. It's back to work on Monday, so we'll see how much more progress I make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Never seen one of these before. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
379x Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hello James, Your model is very nice ,the engine color is perfect !!!!! If you have other question , please contact me !!! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks for the comments, guys. Thank you for the offer, Alex. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I've been trying to paint the cab over the last few days, but that ridiculous red plastic keeps turning the white stripe a slight pink!! :angry: The cab is in the purple pond, and we'll try again this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 So far so good. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks, Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) So, this one has been sitting on the Shelf of Shame for a good long time now. Figured it was a good time to get it finished up. I've since discovered that it's an IVECO 140 25, not a 190 26. I really don't know what those designations mean. Edited October 22, 2017 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I think I'm closing in on done. Maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Great looking build jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks, Dave. I's definitely not a contest winner, but I like how it's coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Looks great Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks, Brian. Having issues with Testors Model Masters Turn Signal Amber. It's really thin & yellow-ish; and just doesn't look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Jim, that’s looking good for a quickie build? just kidding, good to see you back at this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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