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[bob_gs]

@Uncle-Heavy

Are you planning on making functional spark plugs as well?

Yes, that’s a good idea, especially since the ignition key is already there and the most important component, the oil dipstick, is functioning.

[Uncle-Heavy]

[bob_gs]

Painted the body, assigned a state registration plate(3d) (Gomel, Byelorussian SSR late 70s/early 80s), and installed windshield wipers.

[bob_gs]

One step before the finish line

[bob_gs]

The work is complete. The model was given to my father, who worked as a mechanic for 40 years and knows this car inside and out.

[HeavyArty]

It came out looking awesome. Great job.

[Karl187]

Stunning job- it was very enjoyable to watch you build and super-detail this.

[Fanchmodel]

Amazing gift!

[Tank_1812]

Impressive, I am sure he appreciates it.

Are the wood slats in the bed plastic or wood?

[bob_gs]

Thanks, guys! Here are a few more photos.

@Tank_1812

Impressive, I am sure he appreciates it.

Are the wood slats in the bed plastic or wood?

These are wooden inserts. They come off when you get tired of them

[bob_gs]

[namengr]

Beautiful build! I hope to someday build a Ho Chi Minh trail cargo version, and this will be a great reference. Are the AVD and the Zvezda kits the same? Wayne

[jfeenstra]

AVD makes 5 different kits, both early and post 1976 versions of the Zil-130, as well as the early and late MMZ-555 (the build here is the later version) and the early version of the MMZ-4502. Zvezda’s kit is of the post 1976 version and is a completely different model from the AVD kits; they are unrelated.

[bob_gs]

As far as I know, these models are limited to 1983, when only one hatch was left on the roof. It’s also worth remembering when the two-tone turn signals on the front grille were introduced. But variations may vary.

[namengr]

So which would fit as a PAVN truck? Wayne

[jfeenstra]

I assume you mean the PAVN during the Vietnam War (i.e. 1965-75)? If so AVD 3501, which is the early version of the standard cargo truck first produced in 1966; this has the early style grille with marker lights below the headlights.

[bob_gs]

@namengr

So which would fit as a PAVN truck? Wayne

I think this one.

[namengr]

Thanks guys, so far all I’m seeing on EBay is the 3502. Will have to keep searching. Wayne

[namengr]

Great picture, love the door armor. Saw a picture of the dump truck version repairing a section of trail, so may get that version and either do it or get the available later cargo version and switch the beds. Wayne Wayne

[bob_gs]

There are conversion options, such as GE Models. For a more accurate reproduction, the areas marked with the arrow need to be deepened/rounded. This is a minor issue with the AVD kit—the grille is slightly angular.

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