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Okay, I finally decided to start doctoring on my HL truck. I was wanting something to run with our German tanks, but wasn't having any luck coming up with any ideas. I came across a picture of the 223 and thought it would make the perfect build. I think it's pretty close to 1/16th, but not exact. I scaled the prints to match the tire diameter and went full speed ahead.

Here's the truck with the scaled up plans. I had to lengthen the wheel base 15mm to make it match the prints. I used ribs to make a center box section to build the rest of the body off of. And starting on the body itself. Bill

Here's how the body came together... Test fitting the body onto the truck frame. Had to do a bit of trimming on the frame, but nothing too severe.

More to come!

Bill

I ran the top of the fenders all the way through the body to give them a bit of strength... Here's some shots of the body, so far, mounted on the chassis. And a short video of it running to check the steering.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uJucUq ... e=youtu.be

Bill

Adding the details now...
The spare tire is just foam covered with a piece of cloth
Here's the front mount for the antenna.
The plan was to have the antenna be able to be placed up or down.
More coming!

Bill

Here's some pictures of the details...
I made the mufflers out of flattened brass tube, copper sheet, copper tubing and solid wire. The manifolds are made out of some scrap resin castings. Bill

Now it's time for some painting!

The MG for the top turret I made up a light tow cable to wrap around the front bumper. It's picture hanging wire and some small aluminum tube. Here it is after a coat of sand paint and some shadowing with the airbrush. Bill

Wow, I am amazed buy hoe 'easy' you make this look, it's stunning!

Got the paint chips painted and had to get it outside to get some decent pictures!
Still have some detailing to go, but it's getting there!

Bill

Thanks, Marco!

It does look pretty cool running around on the ground. I've got to get a video of the turret in action. I have it tied ionto a servo with the 4 wheel steering option on my radio, so it moves as you steer the truck.

Bill

Another amazing creation , love the one off builds Capt !!