Mitsubishi FUSO 6x2 tractor

[JeroenS]

Hi all, 

 

this is a build from Big in Japan GB. It's a classic kit, I was able to get the original 1981 boxing at some point. 

 

 

I started out with high hopes, but soon found that the kit is really clunky. It's a motorized kit (I left all that out) so there are switches, and a huge battery housing in the cab. During the build, I had a couple of times when I wanted to bin it, but I stuck with it. My original idea was a nice looking white cab over black chassis, but it didn't fly. The moulding of the cab was not very good in places, so I took a different route and chose a different colour, and weathered it. It's not exactly my best work but I'm happy enough with the outcome. Equally happy that this build is done!

 

Build log is here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for watching! 

 

[dnl42]

Tiy got a fine result despite the travails. 

[Bullbasket]

12 minutes ago, JeroenS said:

I started out with high hopes, but soon found that the kit is really clunky.

The kit may have been a bit clunky, but you've really done it justice. Nice work Jeroen.

 

John.

[keefr22]

Another cracking build Jeroen, love the paint and weathering!!

 

Keith

 

 

[richellis]

Having just built the tipper version of this kit….

well done 👍

it’s not an easy kit to glue together 

 

[JeroenS]

50 minutes ago, richellis said:

Having just built the tipper version of this kit….

Thanks Rich, I saw your tipper earlier, love it! Well deserved prize I say. 

[Watto]

Nice one, well done and congratulations 

 

Watto 🍻

[klubman01]

Another beauty.

Trevor

[Viking]

Another amazing model that looks completely like the real thing!

 

Cheers

 

John 

[bigbadbadge]

Fantastic job on this one Jerons, looks great, like the weathering effects.

Chris