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Been working on this for a while. Not 100% complete but almost. Still got some dents to immitate on the cab and more weathering on the trailer chassi but all-in-all, is pretty much done.

Hi Graham. thanks for the comments. No, The basis for the model is a 1/32 toy-like remote control from NewRay (never heard of them before) Naturally, there were many mistakes and inaccuracies on this vehicle when I bought it. Quite understandable as it wasn't meant to be a a collectible item but merely a simple toy for kids around the age of 5-7 years of age. My interest was to build a wheel loader after seeing Mig's version but didn't want to spend the amount they were asking for the model(yes, I know...cheap person ) Anyhow, I wasn't too fond of the look of Mig's version, as I wanted something more heavy-looking. Since there weren't anything in kit form, especially in 1/35 scale, I decided to look at other alternatives. So I was out grocery shopping and spotted this toy-like wheel loader. I stopped and looked at it and my mind started as usual sketching out the design aspects. I noticed it was not much of a model with not detailing what-so-ever, and a remote control toy at that. So I forgot about it, although I took noticed of the name of this particular model brand and decided I'll do a search on the net, just for the hell of it. Doing an INTERNET search for this particular vehicle brand version I noticed I would have to do an extreme modification of the toy wheel loader if I wanted a nice representation of the real wheel loader. So after many days of contemplation and preparation I decided to buy the toy and go to work on it. Like I mentioned before, I did a reasonable amount of re-construction and refurbishing to get it to look like a descent enough model to be displayed. I had to remove all the remote devices and spokes motors and what-nots from within the toy loader. All sealed-up openings had to be cut out as well as other areas had to be cut out like on the real vehicle. Some parts were removed and new scratch built pieces were used in it's place. It was a good bit of work but the results was all worth it. All grab-irons, hydraulic hoses, pipings, antennae, wipers, support window braces, hinges, side view mirrors support braces, air intake, step grills, mud guards, rear view mirror and a drag hook were all scratch built. Since I wanted a military version look I decided to paint it green and added all the necessary details like the strobe light and antennae. I think the end result really stands out than the original toy-like wheel loader. Now, this particular model is the L220E Wheel Loader manufacture by Volvo. I personally have no idea if this particular model exist in military colors but regardless if one exist or not, it does look good wearing the military color scheme, for sure. This is the 1/32 scale Volvo L220E Wheel loader. Took me 6 days to get the results you see in the pics. I later sold it to a collector. The original Front loader:

Thanks for the positive responses gents. I will reconsider my decisions.

It is compatible with the old G.I. Joes figures. In fact that is what they are using for figures on the box.

I am too afraid I would mess it up. Well, for me it was not much of a big deal but I guess the judges liked the builds more than I did. Most of you guys have already seen them. Here they are: ---------------------- ----------------------------

I thought so. In fact, that's what they used as figures on the box. Yep!!. Lots of great kits I could get for the cost of this beast. Still considering.

Thanks guys. I'll post some pics when I get the chance of the parts so you get to see how big they are. If you ever played with GI joe's action figures then you pretty much get an idea of how big this tank is. I think the figures are the same scale, if I'm not mistaken.

I went to the IPMS 08 Open here in Sweden, and took home 2 Gold Medals and 1 Bronze medal. If that wasn't enough. I also was very surprise after winning two special prizes. 1. a Peterbelt Truck and the mother of all prizes...A 1/6 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.B armor tank. Talk about flabbergasted. My first thought when I walked up to recive it, I the hell am I going to get it home? I took the wife and kid with me and believe me there was no room in the car, if you include my seven models. Well, that is another story all together. But seriously, I've never built a WWII tank, let alone in scale 1/6...Ha Ha Ha... To make things even stressful, the whole audience wants to see it done by the next IPMS, which will be next year....oopps. I don't think so. Just thought I'd share.

Will be there.

Thank you kindly sir.

Thanks Dave. It will take lots to get his old lady back to it's prime condition.

Thanks.

Thanks everyone. Glad you all like it. The base is insulation material or styrofoarm

Just scratch built the trailer to go along with this beast. So now th ecombo is complete. Still have to add some details like chains and locking equipments. Sorry about the pics but it was hell to photograph inside with not enough light, as it was snowing outside.

Thanks everyone. Just added more details, decals and done more weathering:

Thanks for the comments. Glad you approve.

Thanks for looking and your comments guys.

Thanks for looking guys.

Thanks.

Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments.

Thanks sixx.

Thanks for the comments gents.

Thanks Damir

Thanks for looking and your comments.

Thanks guys. that radar unit combo is just something I concocted as a concept.