VW Typ 825 Pick Up 2026-01
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Just caught up with this build from the beginning - you've done a great job on the conversion, well done for not ditching it and scratch-building the bed. It's a great looking little pick up, it reminds me a lot of the Austin Tilly and similar small cars/vans used by the British - in surprising numbers from what I've read.
... Right! I'll have to remember to pose it with my Tilly when I'm done.
All these little runabouts weren't 'glamorous' in a military or brute 'power' sort of way, but they helped keep the logistics machine running.
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That'd be a good photo.Not glamourous I agree, but they make from some interesting little subjects - especially for us modellers!
Hmmm, decision point.
The primer gives a good idea of how it might look if I stick to a solid colour.
... Or do I go with a Luftwaffe camo scheme, something like one of the variants in the instructions. They may even daubed aircraft paint on it. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any photos ( it would have to be towards end of Africa campaigns) with this scheme in North Africa.
The primer gives a good idea of how it might look if I stick to a solid colour.
... Or do I go with a Luftwaffe camo scheme, something like one of the variants in the instructions. They may even daubed aircraft paint on it. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any photos ( it would have to be towards end of Africa campaigns) with this scheme in North Africa.
Jakko
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If you want your models to be basically North Africa only, then IMHO the three-colour scheme is not a good choice. If you want not just a simple sandy yellow, you could go for worn paint over dark grey, perhaps?
Perhaps some more research is in order, checking for other interesting schemes that we know were applied to light vehicles. Luftwaffe preferably.
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That really does look good!
Trying out dark wheels, undercarriage and running boards.
This is where the historical and visual interest meet.
I've seen instances of all these elements... Not necessarily on the same vehicle.
With some worn paint, shading/highlights for volume, and weathering it will continue to evolve.
I'm already thinking the running boards and wheels might need colour adjustment, but best to sleep on it!
I think I have a good secondary shade for the body, (started around some edges) but it needs to be blended into the base colour.
Feel like working with my brush to completion.
This is where the historical and visual interest meet.
I've seen instances of all these elements... Not necessarily on the same vehicle.
With some worn paint, shading/highlights for volume, and weathering it will continue to evolve.
I'm already thinking the running boards and wheels might need colour adjustment, but best to sleep on it!
I think I have a good secondary shade for the body, (started around some edges) but it needs to be blended into the base colour.
Feel like working with my brush to completion.
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I like the contrast!Trying out dark wheels, undercarriage and running boards.
This is where the historical and visual interest meet.
I've seen instances of all these elements... Not necessarily on the same vehicle.
With some worn paint, shading/highlights for volume, and weathering it will continue to evolve.
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I'm already thinking the running boards and wheels might need colour adjustment, but best to sleep on it!
I think I have a good secondary shade for the body, (started around some edges) but it needs to be blended into the base colour.
Feel like working with my brush to completion.
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Yeah I agree with Ron, I like that, it adds a nice contrast.
Didn't like the look of the roof where the panel was inserted.
- Will see if I can remedy with filler and careful sanding.
- Of course that means I have to wait and paint the roof again.
- Then wait to do my colour blend/modulation.
After going through my stash, happy to announce there will be a Luftwaffenhelfer!
Bug has a timeout in the paint booth.
We'll see in the morning if he's been a good boy!
We'll see in the morning if he's been a good boy!
Well, after more than a few iterations, not perfect, but I'm much happier.
Hmmm, a Google Lens search of my Wehrmacht food containers for painting references, seems to suggest that these were insulated containers for cooked food, to be be shipped closer to the front... Essenträger.
That kinda changes my scenario, as I was imagining unloading (inbound) supplies for the kitchen.
So either I lose them and replace with other generic crates for the inbound scenario, or keep them and substitute the flour/grain sacks and stuff with more items that might be outbound.
That kinda changes my scenario, as I was imagining unloading (inbound) supplies for the kitchen.
So either I lose them and replace with other generic crates for the inbound scenario, or keep them and substitute the flour/grain sacks and stuff with more items that might be outbound.
Jakko
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Literally "food carrier(s)" (the plural in this case is the same as the singular). Essen is cognate with English to eat.
You could have both, but say that the food carriers are empty, and your diorama represents the unit just setting up or packing their stuff preparing to move?
True...
Although, after looking through the tickle trunk, I think I will save the insulated containers for a different build.
With the addition of the aforementioned Luftwaffenhelfer, I don't think they will be missed.
... So here's the new lineup, test fit.
The open tailgate will be added after some shading and partial weathering of the rear end.
The open tailgate will be added after some shading and partial weathering of the rear end.
Happy how the lens covers turned out. Backside of lens painted with Molotow; and leather covers still need some touch up... But nice effect.
Especially with flashlight reflecting in them!
Especially with flashlight reflecting in them!
Jakko
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It kind of puts me in mind of a sleepy Renault Twingo … 
(Not the new one.)
(Not the new one.)
... You know, the tickle trunk!
Been collecting stowage and assorted bits for years, sometimes I paint up a batch, sometimes not... Then I rummage through them for situations like this.
It helps when you know that you will be building a lot of soft skins, AKA trucks and utility vehicles!
Modulating the colour.
Started with RAL 8000 over the primer.
Cut 50% with a satin glazing liquid to keep it workable with a brush when I blended in a couple of other tones, also cut with glazing.
Above, you can see the richer hue of the RAL 8000 Gelbbraun on the left of the bed.
Below, modulated tones worked in.
No longer a showroom model.
When this sets up, I'll try inking a few panel lines; when that dries, a wash to tie all the tones together. Then some highlights. Weathering, light chipping.
Started with RAL 8000 over the primer.
Cut 50% with a satin glazing liquid to keep it workable with a brush when I blended in a couple of other tones, also cut with glazing.
Above, you can see the richer hue of the RAL 8000 Gelbbraun on the left of the bed.
Below, modulated tones worked in.
No longer a showroom model.
When this sets up, I'll try inking a few panel lines; when that dries, a wash to tie all the tones together. Then some highlights. Weathering, light chipping.
Jakko
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That's the new one, the original looked like this:
One of the few cars you saw eyelashes on quite a lot.
