JeroenS Posted July 3, 2023 Posted July 3, 2023 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! 11
Bullbasket Posted July 3, 2023 Posted July 3, 2023 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. 1
keefr22 Posted July 3, 2023 Posted July 3, 2023 Another cracking build Jeroen, love the paint and weathering!! Keith 1 1
richellis Posted July 3, 2023 Posted July 3, 2023 Having just built the tipper version of this kit…. well done 👍 it’s not an easy kit to glue together 3
JeroenS Posted July 3, 2023 Author Posted July 3, 2023 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.
Viking Posted July 5, 2023 Posted July 5, 2023 Another amazing model that looks completely like the real thing! Cheers John 1
bigbadbadge Posted July 5, 2023 Posted July 5, 2023 Fantastic job on this one Jerons, looks great, like the weathering effects. Chris 1
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