JeroenS Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Hi all, I love the Unimog, it comes in many versions and it's a typical workhorse truck which is exactly the reason why I like it so much. The kit I built is the UN version, and it was a rescue from a second hand site. This is how I got it (I knew this beforehand, by the way). Partly built, partly painted, generally falling apart. I saw potential... and a cheap kit of course On which I then spent 30 pounds for KFS resin wheels ... Well I did say I saw potential. The original plan was to turn it into a camper, but it stayed in the box for almost 2 years. Then a couple of weeks ago it called out from the stash and said "flatbed"! I said OK, let's do it. At first, the build was a little tough because of the damaged parts but once I got to parts that were still on the sprues it went smoothly. It turned into a quick build really. I weathered it some, just so that it looks dirty but not beat up. This build was about rescue, and conversion. I used wooden coffee stirrers for the load bed. The WIP is here: So here's the finished product. The load bed was scratch built on top of the kit's floor. Paint is Tamiya OD green for the body and cab, Tamiya semi gloss black for the chassis, Tamiya rubber black for the tyres. Various Vallejo paints for smaller parts. Weathered with Vallejo paint, washes and pigments. As you can see I didn't fit the spare wheel, the resin wheels are somewhat larger than the kit wheels so it didn't fit. I cut off the rack as well. It's a barebones little flatbed now. Well, it looks little but it's actually quite big! Thanks for watching! 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 JereonS that's a perfect Rescue FMO it's the best Revell Mog Unimog I have seen so far Congratulations Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 An outstanding job. Well done! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Great build Think the weathering really works well. Muted colour of cab looks good too & of course the scratch built flat bed. Fine job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Great build and really effective weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Excellent build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Superb job Jeroen, really cool truck! I really like your paint and weathering - looks just right! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Superb the truck bed is bang on TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Excellent job Always liked the look of the Unimog as its proper chunky! Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, fatfingers said: proper chunky! Exactly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Excellent job, I like the weathering as it would have been easy to overdo it. The load bed in particular is spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I like that! I built one last year, aren't the kit tyres terrible 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, Ryedale Wolf said: I like that! I built one last year, aren't the kit tyres terrible Thanks, and yes they are. Keeps me from buying another one I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 That looks superb! One of our local Tree Surgeons has one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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