Carius Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Hello folks, Here is my 1/35 scale Tamiya Long Range Desert Group Chevrolet 30cwt Truck, built in 2014, but now with new better quality photos and smaller additions. I finished the model using Eduard PE 35251, tires from DToys 35-012, and lots of plastic and resin accessories (I have preserved my old Britmodeller WIP topic, but i don't know how to insert the link here). Like I said, I like the trucks, but in particular this model because their lines of 1930 and their curious camouflage schemes. Edited February 13, 2022 by Carius 60 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Hello Carius, what a beautifully finished model that is. It's not just the weathering that appeals to me but also the attention to detail on the weapon placements; that Lee Enfield .303 looks very good indeed. I also like the war-weary effect that you have given it. Brilliant! Could I ask an off-topic question? Did any of the Chevrolet 30cwt trucks survive into postwar civilian use? Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Hello Carius, bautiful model you made, great finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 57 minutes ago, bootneck said: Hello Carius, what a beautifully finished model that is. It's not just the weathering that appeals to me but also the attention to detail on the weapon placements; that Lee Enfield .303 looks very good indeed. I also like the war-weary effect that you have given it. Brilliant! Could I ask an off-topic question? Did any of the Chevrolet 30cwt trucks survive into postwar civilian use? Cheers, Mike I thank your kind words Mike. Honestly I don't know to answer your question, but civilian vehicles modelers will surely be able to answer you. Cheers from Brazil, Cesar 21 minutes ago, Milan Mynar said: Hello Carius, bautiful model you made, great finish. Many thanks Milan Thanks for looking Cesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 This is wonderful Carius 👏 Detail draws you in nicely, those Shell flimsies are brilliant, the detailing is superb and weathering sublime. I'm reading all about the cammo schemes in Mike Starmer books as I type in preparation for my MWD and this build is exactly what I needed to inspire me We'll done and thanks 👍😁 Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) I thank the recognition of my efforts Andrew, you are very kind. It's great to know that this kit inspired you. There are many different and interesting camouflage patterns for this truck indeed. Have fun with your project Cesar Edited February 13, 2022 by Carius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I'm currently reading Damien Lewis' SAS Ghost Patrol which describes the "behind the lines" Allied raid on Tobruk in 1942 in which both the LRDG and SAS participated. I think you've captured the lived in and weather worn condition of the LRDG's wagons which was described in Lewis' book perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Very nice. The extra details and additions lift it above the norm. I'm just coming to the end of building one myself, but mine's a bit more 'bog standard'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Richard E said: I'm currently reading Damien Lewis' SAS Ghost Patrol which describes the "behind the lines" Allied raid on Tobruk in 1942 in which both the LRDG and SAS participated. I think you've captured the lived in and weather worn condition of the LRDG's wagons which was described in Lewis' book perfectly. Very interesting Richard that you said. In my case a little intuition, competence and luck, I guess I'm always learning Cesar 1 hour ago, phildagreek said: Like it! Great , glad you like it 1 hour ago, Trevor L said: Very nice. The extra details and additions lift it above the norm. I'm just coming to the end of building one myself, but mine's a bit more 'bog standard'. Many thanks Trevor. The end result of your 30cwt project will be very attractive. The important thing is that you do your best. Cesar Edited February 13, 2022 by Carius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 That's a terrific old Chevy, loaded up and ready to go. Great paint, weathering and detailing. Quote I have preserved my old Britmodeller WIP topic, but i don't know how to insert the link here @Carius I took the liberty of finding your old build log and posting the link here. Let me know if you want it taken off. Chevrolet 30CWT LRDG - full assembly until the end by Carius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 You have truly surpassed yourself with this one Cesar. I echo everything that has already been said. It's a fabulous model. Great work all round. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Hi Cesar, Terrific model!, an authentic beauty, I love the weathering and above all the amount of equipment, everywhere, very well integrated. Very nice photos too, if anything I would like to see some of the underside of the truck, but it doesn't matter, maybe you should take new photos. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Beautiful result Carius. Details are amazing. Especially those flimsies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 16 hours ago, Maginot said: That's a terrific old Chevy, loaded up and ready to go. Great paint, weathering and detailing. @Carius I took the liberty of finding your old build log and posting the link here. Let me know if you want it taken off. Chevrolet 30CWT LRDG - full assembly until the end by Carius Hi mate, many thanks. Thanks for your help with my old WIP topic Cheers from Brazil Cesar 13 hours ago, Bullbasket said: You have truly surpassed yourself with this one Cesar. I echo everything that has already been said. It's a fabulous model. Great work all round. John. Hi John I thank your kind words. Thanks for looking my friend. Cesar 13 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Cesar, Terrific model!, an authentic beauty, I love the weathering and above all the amount of equipment, everywhere, very well integrated. Very nice photos too, if anything I would like to see some of the underside of the truck, but it doesn't matter, maybe you should take new photos. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Hello my friend, glad you like it. I will take some pictures of the underside of the vehicle as soon as possible and I hope you approve. Cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Nenad Ilijic said: Beautiful result Carius. Details are amazing. Especially those flimsies. Many thanks Nenad. These british flimsy fuel can are very characteristic during the desert war, I think. The photo below was my inspiration for my project: Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Superb detailing, finishing and weathering Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Many thanks Rob Cheers from Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 That's the old Tamiya kit? What a beautiful build and finish. You are amazing. Everything you post is so good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Hello Bertie, yes this is the old but very good Chevy Tamiya kit, IMHO. I thank your kind words. Cesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Great work there Cesar, so much so I have just gone and ordered one, thanks for the inspiation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Hi Cesar. I hope you are keeping well. That really is awesome. I am really impressed with the finish and detailing! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Wonderful! Looks like right out of the desert! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Beautiful work on this kiwi classic! You might be interested to know that - at least according to my very limited knowledge of the language - ‘Te Taniwha’ is Moari for ‘The Monster’, which is slightly incongruous in this case because Taniwhas normally live in the sea, rivers or lakes and not in desert where this one has taken up residence! Great model! 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Low flyer said: Great work there Cesar, so much so I have just gone and ordered one, thanks for the inspiation Despite being old it is a very good kit, and the only one of its type 1/35 injected in plastic I think. It's actually one of my favorites, I have another one in the box waiting for new inspiration. Have fun with your Chevy. Cesar 5 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Cesar. I hope you are keeping well. That really is awesome. I am really impressed with the finish and detailing! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Hello Stix, I'm fine and I hope you are too. Thanks a lot. Cesar 4 hours ago, Toryu said: Wonderful! Looks like right out of the desert! Many thanks Toryu. Cheers 3 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said: Beautiful work on this kiwi classic! You might be interested to know that - at least according to my very limited knowledge of the language - ‘Te Taniwha’ is Moari for ‘The Monster’, which is slightly incongruous in this case because Taniwhas normally live in the sea, rivers or lakes and not in desert where this one has taken up residence! Great model! 👍 Many thanks Steve, really interesting, so it is the sand ocean monster. Correct, because it caused a lot of damage behind enemy lines. Cesar Edited February 18, 2022 by Carius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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