Italeri IVECO-Magirus Ladder Truck

[Jim B]

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.

[Old Buckaroo]

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 ?

[Jim B]

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.

[Danno]

Good start.

[Jim B]

Thanks. We'll see how it goes.

[Old Buckaroo]

Thanks. We'll see how it goes.

That is my rule of thumb generally

[Swamp Dog]

looking good..

[Jim B]

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.

[Chariots of Fire]

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!

[Pavel A.]

Good work Jim. Paint combo of interior is very nice.

[tbill]

looking good so far Jim, interior is looking great.

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys. It's back to work on Monday, so we'll see how much more progress I make.

[olsbooks]

Never seen one of these before. Very nice!

[379x]

Hello James,

Your model is very nice ,the engine color is perfect !!!!!

If you have other question , please contact me !!!

Alex

[Jim B]

Thanks for the comments, guys.

Thank you for the offer, Alex. I appreciate it.

[Jim B]

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.

[Kostas Parchas]

So far so good.

Kostas.

[Jim B]

Thanks, Kostas.

[Jim B]

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

[Jim B]

I think I'm closing in on done.  Maybe.

 

[towman1271]

Great looking build jim

[Jim B]

Thanks, Dave.  I's definitely not a contest winner, but I like how it's coming together.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great Jim!

[Jim B]

Thanks, Brian.  Having issues with Testors Model Masters Turn Signal Amber.  It's really thin & yellow-ish; and just doesn't look right.

[tbill]

Jim, that’s looking good for a quickie build?

 

just kidding, good to see you back at this one.