bootneck Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Having read Mike's review of the Revell [03337] 1/35 Unimog 2T milgl kit this morning, I feel inspired to get one for my Falkands theme; however, I am not sure if that was the type that was used by the Argentine Army in 1982. Can anyone advise whether the kit matches any of these vehicles that were there in 1982? The headlamp locations may need changing but would the chassis and rest of the bodywork match? cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 The Argentinian produce her own Unimogs. Type 426 and 431. Here is a link for the Argentinian Unimogs (sorry website is in German) https://www.unimog-community.de/2015/12/16/unimog-in-argentinien-messe-rural-1970/ modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapsell Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Completely different 'mog unfortunately. The Revell kit is of a later model not used by Argentina at the time of the Falklands. The photos you posted show a rounded cab profile but the Revell kit has a later squarer cab style. Upper image shows the version that Revell produced. Lower version shows the style that Argentina used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 This is the right kit: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/icm-35135-unimog-s-404--1393817 modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Thanks John and modelldoc, I am glad that I checked here before buying one. cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapsell Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, modelldoc said: This is the right kit: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/icm-35135-unimog-s-404--1393817 modelldoc Not so - the ICM one is actually too early for the Argentine version. Take a closer look at the bonnet and engine grille layout of both the photos above and the S404 kit. It's certainly a better starting point but would still require a new or extensively redesigned cab. The closest cab style I can find is the old Tamiya 1/32 motorised toy, which might be just about OK for the ambulances in the first images that Bootneck posted. Edited December 9, 2022 by John Tapsell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 ICM are producing a bunch of Unimog kits at the moment. If you’re patient, they’ll probably pop up with the right one eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapsell Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, Mike said: ICM are producing a bunch of Unimog kits at the moment. If you’re patient, they’ll probably pop up with the right one eventually. It wouldn't surprise me and they'd be nice to see on the market (sadly, in my case they'll be in the wrong scale as I no longer build in 1/35 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Look at picture number two from bootneck, this is a Unimog like the ICM kit. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Here are some other pictures from the Argentinian Unimogs: https://www.unimog-community.de/2015/11/22/bild-der-woche-unimog-fertigung-in-argentinien/ (Sorry, website is in German) modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Here we have a video from Argentina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7eDPfEt1SQ modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapsell Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 hours ago, modelldoc said: Look at picture number two from bootneck, this is a Unimog like the ICM kit. modelldoc Look again - compare the design and curvature of the bonnet in Bootneck's photo to the example below (an S404 as is the ICM kit). Also compare the shape of the engine grille between the two cabs. The Argentine vehicles have a different (later production) 406 cab unit. The chassis and cargo body are very similar (if not the same). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) You right, sorry, but here is another video from Argentina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUPLptV2pHk and this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grPQ_Nk-WHE modelldoc Edited December 11, 2022 by modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 This is the latest one from ICM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Julien said: This is the latest one from ICM Same basic bodyshell as the last one though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 It does look fairly close thought, to the version in John Tapsell's monochrome photo. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrfan Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I've only just found this thread. Unfortunately both the Unimog kits discussed are the wrong model however I do have good news, there is one available although it is 1/32 diecast. See https://www.weise-toys.de/27x12x0.xhtml They offer both hard and soft top versions. I have modified two into longer wheelbase versions. If it doesn't have to be 1/35th you can also get the correct version Unimog in 1/43 which doesn't not look too out of place with 1/48. Further on the Argentine theme You can also get Panhard armoured car in 1:43 (diecast) and 1/35th (plastic kit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Weise products are not the easiest to find. None of the UK agents listed on the Weise site have any Unimogs and some don't even list Weise products at all. Mr Google will find you some outside the UK. But you're looking at £75 ish for one. Ouch. At one time they did a Bundeswehr version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrfan Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 No agent in NZ so my three Unimogs have been ordered direct from Weise with very good service. All diecasts seem to be expensive and naturally heavier so more expensive to ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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