Having just checked the parts of ICM kit #35492, I’ve been unable to find representations of taillights - only decals for reflectors. Now I strongly doubt that these vehicles didn’t have electrical lights at the rear, especially since ICM’s other Studebaker kits have them (albeit in incorrect form, but that’s another story). Hobby Boss’s CCKW gasoline tanker has openings for them in the rear tank support brace, and the tank superstructure looks very similar on both vehicles.
Unfortunately, the only rear view of a Studer tanker I could find (in “Allied-Axis” #21) indeed shows one without holes in that brace and circles on the rear mudguards that may or may not be around reflectors - or taillights.
Is anyone better than me at finding photo evidence?
I don’t have this kit, but any chance they’re on the clear sprue and extra tiny? Just a thought.
Looking at Super Hobby, the CAD, sprue pics, and instructions all lack any sign of tail lights. There should be some, but whether they were on the rear bed crossmember or on the outer sides of the frame I couldn’t say…
The CMK resin kit has them. They look identical to the Hobby Boss CCKW kit ones…
H.P.
Well, if even Frenchy can’t find a decent picture, I’ll just copy HB’s effort and drill.
Thanks, everybody!
Peter
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