laurencecassidy Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Hi all, this is the Mirror models Diamond T wrecker in 1/35th scale. I have to say it is not the easiest of kits to assemble, the main problem for me being the very thick sprue between the runner and the part. Even with some of the very delicate parts, the sprue was so thick that it meant using a razor saw to very carefully detach from the runner, as side cutters would invariably result in the part being damaged. The general fit of parts was ok (ish), but you got to know that when a part has a small locating pin and matching hole, it is not going to fit, so all locating holes had to be opened up. I feel sometimes that there are a lot of un necessary parts breakdown to some components of some models, and this was no exception. I wonder if it is to increase the parts count so modellers feel they are getting good value, as some parts are so small and fiddly and just make the model more complex. Anyway, it eventually got finished. I was originally going to do it in standard US Army colours, but looking at images of T wreckers on Google made me change my mind and do a civil one instead. The kit is basically standard except for the lifting bar at the back (which is used to lift and tow articulated trucks), which was scratch built. Some extra details under the bonnet (or should I say hood) are added. Even though I tried to get all of the six axles to sit level, after the body was added it seemed to give the chassis a slight twist, resulting in the front off side wheel slightly raised. No matter what I did I could not correct it, so took the easy way out and showed the vehicle with that wheel jacked up and a mechanic doing some maintenance in the garage yard. It is finished in Humbrol enamel paints, and weathered with powders and washes, the decals being home made. Although the T was a large vehicle, when you stand this model next to the AEC Matador wrecker I made (and was in these pages in July 2015), the Matador is significantly larger. Who says the Americans always make the biggest! Anyway, thanks for looking. Laurence. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 A very nice way to display a nice model,well tidy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Lovely job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borez Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Love the weathering on this. Great build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thought I was looking at 1/25th scale. it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Laurence. SPECTACULAR build.. liking the incredible little detailing and the mechanic under the vehicle is SUPERB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoly Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 so the tow truck needs a tow truck. nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Very nice laurence,like it Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 That's very smart, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Very nice, been eyeing these up for a few civvy conversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Nice 'twist' (sorry about the pun) on a military wrecker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Great to see military vehicles in civies as it were.Well tidy mun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushkill Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Great fix for the off set axle. Also, we didn't always go for the biggest. Just look at how puny the Sherman is compared to basically any panzer. That being said, we've been making up for lost time in the last little while. If you wanna build a GIANT wrecker build an M-88 Hercules. They're so big and loud we used to run them through Baghdad (even though the only armament is a .50) just to scare the bad guys inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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