1944 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Max-U52 wrote:How much does a kong truck go for? You see, now you've made me curious. I just might buy one just to see if they're the same. If it's not too much money, of course.
Looks like >$450, but a chassis only kit looks to be <$300...


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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Good Morning, Max!
Thank you, Jimbo! I have seen them go on Ebay for as little as 329.00 complete ( without radio and receiver ) I am mostly interested in the very nice plastic cab and detail bits ( like the real wood cargo bed, etc ). The cab and detail bits for it can be found for around 59 - 69 dollars. ( price of a whole JJRC or Fayee truck, I know ;o)
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Evenin' all!
I thought I should post some more pics of the work being done on the truck. I am still awaiting window wipers and a passenger I can arm up with a few details. ( may have shown up today, post usually comes in with the better half ) So anyway, work continues! Pics ( Click to enlarge )
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Enough stuff for a couple of truck and more...  Thanks Wayne!.jpg
Enough stuff for a couple of truck and more... Thanks Wayne!.jpg
Starting with those door panels.jpg
Starting with those door panels.jpg
Scratched Floor Heater for a little extra cab detail.jpg
Scratched Floor Heater for a little extra cab detail.jpg
Got to have that crank on the dash for the windshield panels.jpg
Got to have that crank on the dash for the windshield panels.jpg
Took a while to find interior window cranks that looked old style.jpg
Took a while to find interior window cranks that looked old style.jpg
A WIP on the dash....jpg
A WIP on the dash....jpg
Sleeve to allow the steering wheel to rotate.jpg
Sleeve to allow the steering wheel to rotate.jpg
Getting serious about the dash.jpg
Getting serious about the dash.jpg
WIP on the windshield.jpg
WIP on the windshield.jpg
WIP on the windshield.jpg
WIP on the windshield.jpg
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Continued: ( Pics: ( Click to enlarge )
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This will allow the mirrors some rotation..jpg
This will allow the mirrors some rotation..jpg
A little more work....jpg
A little more work....jpg
Rubber mirrors removed...plans for those....jpg
Rubber mirrors removed...plans for those....jpg
That will dry flat...notice the side view mirror mount drill out..jpg
That will dry flat...notice the side view mirror mount drill out..jpg
Time for some Tamiya primer after sealing off the pivots.jpg
Time for some Tamiya primer after sealing off the pivots.jpg
Each crank is three pieces.jpg
Each crank is three pieces.jpg
Some neat detail bits and panels mounted with LocTite epoxy.jpg
Some neat detail bits and panels mounted with LocTite epoxy.jpg
Old handles removed and new ones mounted...Everything is drilled and pegged.jpg
Old handles removed and new ones mounted...Everything is drilled and pegged.jpg
Some door handles from Diorama Freak.jpg
Some door handles from Diorama Freak.jpg
The stamp of approval.jpg
The stamp of approval.jpg
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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...and just a few more, Pics: ( Click to enlarge )
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Lights painted and remounted.  Starting to look like a truck again.jpg
Lights painted and remounted. Starting to look like a truck again.jpg
Grill painted in and holes drilled for either fiber or an led bulb.jpg
Grill painted in and holes drilled for either fiber or an led bulb.jpg
Carefully removing the plastic lumps that are the marker lights.jpg
Carefully removing the plastic lumps that are the marker lights.jpg
Starting work on the front of the cab.jpg
Starting work on the front of the cab.jpg
Not so toy like any more.jpg
Not so toy like any more.jpg
Interior is done except for some driver accessories.jpg
Interior is done except for some driver accessories.jpg
Painting up the door interiors which should be glossier than the exterior paint.jpg
Painting up the door interiors which should be glossier than the exterior paint.jpg
Ready for detail paint tomorrow after the doors dry overnight..jpg
Ready for detail paint tomorrow after the doors dry overnight..jpg
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Time to add the next few hours of Fun accomplished. Pics: ( Click to Enlarge )
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Rear bumper and tow hitch from Diorama Freak.jpg
Rear bumper and tow hitch from Diorama Freak.jpg
WIP on the front end.jpg
WIP on the front end.jpg
Much more in line with the era this truck is depicted in..jpg
Much more in line with the era this truck is depicted in..jpg
A new front bumper and tow hooks have arrived..jpg
A new front bumper and tow hooks have arrived..jpg
Now we are getting somewhere....jpg
Now we are getting somewhere....jpg
Pre paint.jpg
Pre paint.jpg
Fortunately, it is nothing that some cutting, drilling and pinning cannot resolve..jpg
Fortunately, it is nothing that some cutting, drilling and pinning cannot resolve..jpg
Finally Wipers but they are oversized for the truck..jpg
Finally Wipers but they are oversized for the truck..jpg
Proper era equipment and armament have been sourced for this guys redo..jpg
Proper era equipment and armament have been sourced for this guys redo..jpg
This Indiana Jones series figure will make a great truck Passenger or Driver.jpg
This Indiana Jones series figure will make a great truck Passenger or Driver.jpg
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Continuing on with a few more pics: ( Click to Enlarge )
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On to the next steps....jpg
On to the next steps....jpg
Some drilling and parts mounted with nuts and bolts to ensure a solid tow point for the artillery piece..jpg
Some drilling and parts mounted with nuts and bolts to ensure a solid tow point for the artillery piece..jpg
not too shabby!  Will look better with working rear tail lights.jpg
not too shabby! Will look better with working rear tail lights.jpg
Chain added and parts mounted with Loctite to see how it fits..jpg
Chain added and parts mounted with Loctite to see how it fits..jpg
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Dang it, Painless, I could've gone the rest of my life without learning about Diorama Freak but you had to show them to me. I already placed an order for a tow hitch (got the set of four) and you'll be seeing them soon on the back of the tanker kit and the Q60. 8)

Nice tires ya got there. Bwahahahaha @) @)

In fact, the whole truck is coming along nicely. I love what you did with the bed.
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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Another very good source for different types of Tow Hitch in 1/16 is www.hagen-miniatures.de/
A very broad range of white metal castings at a very reasonable price. :thumbup:
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Re: 1945 WWII Soviet Dual Axle Transport Truck

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I ordered from Diorama Freaks' Ebay site and never got my order here in the US. I ordered from two different vendors in Germany at the same time. I got my order from Imperial-Modellbau like 2 weeks ago. When I inquired about where this order was from Diorama Freaks, Uwe did get back to me right away and asked if I wanted to wait or get a refund? I responded I'd like to wait and he cancelled my order. I got a prompt refund, but what I wanted was my parts. I never got a tracking number or even had the order marked shipped on Ebay. The order was from Sept 24th. I keep thinking that maybe the order will show up, but he cancelled it so fast that I think it was never sent because it was for a decent amount of money. I can't see them losing 55 Euros if there was a chance it would show up.
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