the idea is to create a model that represents the trucks as used during the 1982 operations in lebanon
the intention is to use as many parts and components from the kit and upgeade others to bring the entire theme to an accurate and acceptable model
the solution was to correct and salvage as many parts as possible
and to scratch build all the other parts and components that can not be used nor salvaged
the chassis was badly wrapped and twisted and bent, a quick fix was dipping it in boiling water for a few seconds and aligning it to a satisfactory result, and to stretch it by 2.2 or 2.4 cm (still assessing the correct length)
next is scratch making the goose neck which is badly represented in the kit
Great project, I’ll be following. I really like big rigs (I built a Dragon Wagon and a M19 in Syrian service) and I was attracted by heavy hauling by IDF though I was unaware of this massive resin jaggernaut until now. Thanks for sharing, surely it’s going to be inspiring.
Is your model the same of this pic:
Found on the web some time ago: credit goes to the man reported on the photo.
I have felt your pain. Fortunately (and surprisingly) many of the parts look usable. At least I don’t see any voids, especially in the corners of the larger parts.
Veel succes.
I wonder if resin shrinkage played part in the shortage of the hood? I have read some resin shrink more then other. Not all resins are created the same.
Outstanding job, it’s going to be part of my “would’ve like done it myself”! Just to fantasise in anticipation: where is it going to be set and what about the load?
Sorry but I can’t but looking fast foreward.
hallo friend,
glad you like it, and i hope one day a kit will come out and you can build your own
as for the final theme, i am not fully decided yet, a Centurion based tank, or 130mm M46 canon
the model will represent a 1982 period during the IDF intervention in the Lebanon
I have read some resin shrink more then other. Not all resins are created the same.
