nick32

Blimey, that's a bit good!

Hi guys, here is a Tamiya Jeep i completed a little while back. I had lost all will for modelling for ages but this kick started my mojo back into action! Fantastic kit that builds really well. Quick too! My first attempt at trying to make something look filthy, but not over the top. And i'm useless at painting figures but hey i can only get better lol It will eventually be used in diorama i am planning with a Dragon Wagon, a Tiger (possibly) and a few other vehicles and personnel. Thanks for looking!

Fantastic!

Thanks Gremlin. Work continues, 6 of the wheels are on for now, in time they will popped off again and painted/weathered. I've also started adding more etch to the cabin. Tie down straps, small step plate and straps around the jerry can behind the drivers seat. 20171016_134710 by 20171016_134729 by 20171016_134744 by So far so good, everything fits well and it's been a pleasure to work on

Haha, I'll just have to have purchase something else to fill the gap! Had a couple of hours last night free while the wife watched the atrocity that is the x factor in the other room... This is quite a complex kit, with many sub assemblies but having said that it does go together very well - Everything fits where it should. There are quite a few mold lines/sink marks which i have tried to clean up but so far most are underneath and won't be seen. So last night saw me working on the rear drive assembly. This consists of a diff that drives 4 chains in turn providing power to the wheels. A novel approach.. I wonder how often those chains needed adjusting/replacing? I did attempt to use the Eduard set for the guards that go over the chains but they were very fragile and i didn't really see them staying on for very long so in the end i went with the kit parts. They still look pretty good to me. I may try to add a bit more detail to this sub assembly, there is a feed pipe that lubricates the chain with oil so i might attempt to add that. I've also built the front axle/diff assembly and drive shaft, so now the kit is starting to resemble something like an M26. And lastly, it's a big old beast - A Willys Jeep would just about fit in the cab! Next up will be the wheels (all 8 of them) and then i think it will be time to start work on the cab interior. Lot's of etch for that so we will see how it goes! Thanks for looking, Nick

Glad to have you along. Yes the trailer comes with it, but Tamiya did release a version with just the tractor. (The trailers official name is the M15).

Wow, that's stunning!

Looking great Steve, beast of a truck!

Thanks guys. Truth be told i had been putting this build off for ages with the excuse that i didn't think my skills were up to it. Well i'm still not sure.... But a few small reminders lately have brought home the point that you just have to crack on and not put stuff off. Plus it's a Tamiya uber kit so pretty much builds itself! As i said so far it's gone together very well, it might be nearly 20 years old but the fit is bang on. When the time comes for painting and weathering i'll be hoping to improve my skills in that department - All advice very welcome! And then of course there will planning the load and diorama setting. This will be a long term project but hopefully with regular updates and i'll work on my photography skill's too. Thanks again, Nick

Thanks Francis I've managed a little more (but only a little). Its already getting big and i've barely started...!! Today saw the front winch drum go on, as well as the steering column, air filters and fron leaf springs. So far it's everything you would expect from a Tamiya kit, perfect fit, excellent instruction sheet and nice details. Thanks for looking, Nick

I've been far too inactive for the last year or so with modelling, life just getting in the way but lately things have calmed down and i've been getting the itch again. I recently built Tamiya's 1/35 Willys Jeep and it was a proper mojo restorer. So i've decided to pull the big Tamiya Dragon Wagon from the stash cupboard and crack on - No point it being there if i'm not going to build it! I will say now i'm not the greatest builder in the world so don't expect a master piece up to the standard of others on this site but i'm a trier! I'm also not very fast so updates will be infrequent but i'll beaver away at it. The aim with this will be to build it into a diorama, i'm not 100% sure which direction that will take but it may involve it hauling a Tiger.. I know in theory that's about 15 tons over the safe working load but i have come across some evidence (mostly anectodal) that on occasion big tanks were transported. Then there is this pic with a Jadtiger - Anyway, when i get to that point i'll more of an idea which way i want to go. So the kit (huge box, bottle of Tamiya extra thin for scale purposes..) I've got 2 Eduard etch sets, the interior, exterior and trailer. Quite how much i use will remain to be seen, i struggle with the smaller stuff, and if i don't think it will be seen i usually don't bother. So a couple of hours tonight has given me this - You can just make out the etch throttle, brake and clutch pedals. I was feeling brave so gave them a shot, theres also a piece just by one of the (gear?) levers. There's also a lovely etched radiator grill that wont be seen unless i leave the access panels open. Anyway that's it for now, thank's for reading. Nick

Fantastic work, well worth all the stress i would say!

I too came across your Spitfire build very late and spent many enjoyable hours reading the thread from start to finish - Glad i'm here in time to follow this one, the word Epic springs to mind!

Thankyou! It was good fun to build, i've been bitten by the armour bug now, it's very contagious

Ace job Steve, i'm halfway through one at the moment, if it comes out half as nice as your's i'll be happy!

Thanks guys, i've fixed the photo links (thanks Photobucket!!! Not..)

Cracking progress, and that green looks good to me. Might not be helpful but here's a pic i took yesterday - Same green?

Nicely done, and a great colour scheme, Wouldn't think the kit is that old by looking at it, great stuff.

You've done a nice job there, i remember building that when i was a kid and you are right, it's definitely not up to modern standards - But you've done a great job!

Wow, fantastic!

Top stuff Tony, and quick too! I reckon you can't go wrong for £30, all the naysayers just need something to moan about no matter what it is. I confess i have a Tamiya Spit in the stash, but i'll picking one of these up too - The finished article wont be up to your standards but i'll have fun doing it and that's why we do it isn't it...? Anyway, i'm looking forward to seeing what you get up to next. Nick

Nice work mate! The Tiffy looks a good kit, i keep meaning to add one to my collection.

Nice work!

Nice work Steve, especially the paint job!

Brilliant work Rob, only just found this but i'm looking foward to seeing it completed. Any plans for a diorama? Nick