dougwintz

This AMT kit also has a Go Kart, which I'll try and finish this weekend. The model itself is inspired by a 1:1 I saw online. Same color combination. The decal for the seat I got from Hiroboy. They also have some Indian blanket pattern decals which I'll use in other models. Minor engine detailing, and some photo etched parts. It seem like it took a long time to finish this. I keep looking for a quick build, but seem to make it more difficult. I have a question for the community here. What is the BEST tape to use for painting and masking? The line looks pretty good here - but in all transparency, I found some white decal lines to make it look cleaner. I'd rather just find tape that does a better job masking - I used Tamiya. What else have you used? Happy New Year. 2020, don't let the door hit you on the way out!!

Very nice. I'm just finishing mine. What kind of tape did you use while painting? The separation between black and white colors is very good!

Hey Rich, thanks for the comments. If you end up building the same model I did, the trick is that you really have to put all the hood and side decals on in one sitting. The decals for the hood overlap - of course they don't tell you HOW they overlap, you just have to figure it out. Then the side decals have to line up. So block off the time, and breath deep. (But don't hyperventilate). In my kit, there was one red decal that wasn't called out in the instructions, and I used it as a doner to patch the blocks of red color if they tore during the setting process. Lucky break there. Attached are a couple of shots of the fenders. I went as far as I could without risking having them tear. Where did you get the decals you are using for your version of the Alfa?

I used Testor's Chrome Silver.

Thanks for all the notes. Almost done, some minor detailing left, some gaps left to close, then it's on to the next project!

I didnt know that. I have a Lancia Delta to build with an engine bay from Ukraine Models. Did you check out the 1/12 Lancia Delta coming from Italeri ?

Cool! The only other one I know of is the Jaeggermeister. What are the others?

Here's an Alfa in progress. It will have the Martini livery. I wanted to build something simple, but as usual, made more work out of it. Used Studio 27 carbon fiber kit. It is coming together though.

Hi and thanks. The tires were fine - I heard about the issues but these were in perfect condition. I started with the kit version Unimog U 1300L THW . The vehicle on the box art is blue.

Hi Zen. If I were to do it over again, I would use clear acetate for the windshield, as it has some unsightly tabs. And, I would open up the hood to expose the engine. But I just had to say "when" at some point and finish it.

Done

Here's a completed Unimog. Kit is from Revell Germany. Many, many parts. Lots of detail for exterior, interior and chassis. The light/siren bar is made up of 30 individual pieces. The only trucks I build are usually light Ford and Chevy's, so this one was a new experience. A journey for sure, but fun to see it finished. I may be a little befuddled this morning - I think I also posted this in WIP. How do you delete posts if you put them in a place you didn't want them?

Oops. I meant to post this in the Under Glass sections. I'm going to post there - can't figure out how to move or delete this one.

Here's a completed Unimog. Kit is from Revell Germany. Many, many parts. Lots of detail for exterior, interior and chassis. The light/siren bar is made up of 30 individual pieces. The only trucks I build are usually light Ford and Chevy's, so this one was a new experience. A journey for sure, but fun to see it finished.

And we're done!!

This light and siren bar has 30 pieces! A lot of detail in this kit.

Thanks for the positive feedback everyone.

And more test fittings....

Couple more photos of WIP. The 1:1 truck was the look I was trying to go after. The underside of the bed is comprised of about 15 parts! I have to attach the lights there next. But I'm amazed at the level of detail in the kit. I did a test fit of the cab and bed to see what it might look like. Not glued and the top is not attached yet - but it seems to be coming along nicely.

Hi. Here are some photos of the cab in progress

Hi. The Dakar kit is the one I wanted, but I couldn't find it. I have this one

Usually I build cars - if its a truck usually just something like a Flareside or like that. Having just finished a Pagani, I wanted to move on to something easier. So I picked this Unimog - but was surprised by how detailed the chassis is. Here's my start.

Wow. Very creative and imaginative. There's a little Mad Max meeting Blade Runner in there. Fun to watch.

Modelcarcrazy - you are right!. Brain cramp on my part!