Group build: Cargo trucks, backbone of the army!

[BarleyBop]

...truck done! Waiting on driver getting facial before walk-around to finish!

 

[sapper23]

...truck done! Waiting on driver getting facial before walk-around to finish!

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Can't wait for better pics when done, looking nice.

 

[Demolition]

...truck done! Waiting on driver getting facial before walk-around to finish!

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What a neat build man, lots of great detail, I love it!

 

[BarleyBop]

Calling it done!
Chevy G7107 cargo truck. Cape Bon, Tunisia 1943. In USSAF service... the Axis have been driven from North Africa. Next stop: Sicily!

I've posted a separate thread with a walk-around.

 

[Pantherman]

Calling it done!
Chevy G7107 cargo truck. Cape Bon, Tunisia 1943. In USSAF service... the Axis have been driven from North Africa. Next stop: Sicily!

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I've posted a separate thread with a walk-around.

Superb build, loving the work. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

Superb build, loving the work. Pantherman

Thanks, it's nice when you feel like something is improving!

 

[Bob T]

Calling it done!
Chevy G7107 cargo truck. Cape Bon, Tunisia 1943. In USSAF service... the Axis have been driven from North Africa. Next stop: Sicily!

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I've posted a separate thread with a walk-around.

Very nice! Love it...

 

[Tommergun]

Daaaang, so well done Barley!

 

[sapper23]

Nice build

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Great job. Your attention to detail is paying off

 

[BarleyBop]

detail

"The devil made me do it!"

Nice build

Daaaang

Very nice! Love it...

Thanks guys, really do appreciate the encouragement and your following along the ups and downs.

There are still a few more builds to come in on this 'red ball express'...look forward to seeing them!

It's been fun and a hoot to see everyone's take on 'cargo'!

 

[Airborne01!]

Lovely job mate!
Steve

 

[wjbrandel]

Well done. It needs a base or diorama I think

 

[Bob T]

I'm back...Had to take a break from the Goat.

Worked up the nerve to try the 3D decals I bought. Got most of the interior ones on. There are a couple that are so small I probably won't bother.
They don't stick well, and the instructions say NOT to use decal softener. They suggested CA glue or X-22 thinner to hold them down, which seemed to work.
Several of them show a white edge and will need a little attention.

 

[BarleyBop]

3D decals

Very cool... they really pop! About time kit & aftermarket makers start putting a little love on military vehicle interiors besides a few 'placards' and barely distinguishable dials and gauges!

 

[Bob T]

Also got some time in with the camo....One more color to go

 

[BarleyBop]

time in with the camo

Nice! Amazing what a difference it makes. Can't wait for the next installment!

 

[Bob T]

Can't wait for the next installment!

Here you go...
Been messin' with the camo all morning. Mostly just doing touch up. Had to stop before I mess something up.
I'll let this dry and than start on the detail painting later today.
If that goes as planned, the creek don't rise, and the Bears win tonight, I should be able to gloss coat it for decals this week.




(Wheels, hood, interior, etc., not actually mounted yet.)

 

[BarleyBop]

Ooh, that's looking great with the third colour!

 

[Demolition]

Here you go...
Been messin' with the camo all morning. Mostly just doing touch up. Had to stop before I mess something up.
I'll let this dry and than start on the detail painting later today.
If that goes as planned, the creek don't rise, and the Bears win tonight, I should be able to gloss coat it for decals this week.




(Wheels, hood, interior, etc., not actually mounted yet.)

Impressive camo job!

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Interesting camo pattern.

 

[Bob T]

Gloss varnish is on....And yes, I am still working on this thing...

 

[BarleyBop]

working...

...being the operative word!
I've yet to try the AB gloss coat... my Skua for sure. With armour I've had decent results just with the Micro Set/Sol.
What do you use for your gloss coat?

 

[Bob T]

What do you use for your gloss coat?

Vallejo gloss varnish, w/Vallejo thinner

 

[Bob T]

I've yet to try the AB gloss coat...

I'm still not very good with the gloss varnish. I have a hard time seeing how much paint is going down, until it's too much.
On the armor it's not to bad. I just need it smooth enough for decals, and coverage enough to protect the paint from weathering.
Eventually, I'll build something that needs a smooth, shiny, automotive finish. That'll be fun.

 

[BarleyBop]

Eventually

Well you've got the right idea getting in the practice on less critical builds!

 

[Bob T]

Earlier this week, as I was pulling the decals together, I realized the Tamiya truck number decals weren't the same as the ones in my photos. They show numbers/letters from stencils, while the Tamiya 82nd decals weren't. (The Marine numbers were stencils, weird)

I did order a sheet of decals that I believe are the correct size and type. We'll see. Arriving today.

My photo


Tamiya's decals
82nd


US Marines

 

[Bob T]

USPS did not deliver my decals yesterday. Probably the winter storm coming through. No new delivery date yet.

 

[Demolition]

USPS did not deliver my decals yesterday. Probably the winter storm coming through. No new delivery date yet.

That's the worst! I had one a few years ago that I kept an eye on the tracking page, went through 4 states before even heading in my general direction....then basically passed my house and onto the state north of me, came back and dropped to the state below me then sat like 4 towns over for two weeks before the dropped it off at usps to finish the delivery which was an additional two days, That was FedEx and finished by usps.

 

[Bob T]

Ugh....Decals appear to be lost in the storm. Left CA on the 20th. Update on the 24th to "In transit. Arriving late."
Nothing since...

Oh well....Should have a stowage package arriving from Value Gear today. I can start on that, I guess.