Aviattic 1:32 Marienfelde Lorry and Driver

[FarEast]

I got this kit a while ago and as I have never built a resin kit nor anything apart from Wingnut Wings It was a little bit daunting.

The kit itself is beautiful and I have to admit I was blow away by the level of the quality. The plan was to build it out of the box but that went out of the window as soon as I started the build.



I decided immediately to drill out the front and give the radiator and internals a little more attention.





This is now put aside and the wood detailing is started.



I added some deep oil stains and other weathering effects on the flooring before oils to create the wood grain effect.



While the oils were drying it was time to get some colours on to the dashboard.



So with the oils dried on both the wood and leather I then added a thin coat of Tamiya translucent orange and then locked it in with clear varnish. The leather cushions were given oil washes and a satin varnish.









The small details were then added.

[FarEast]

So before I could close up the cab I needed to get the driver assembled and painted.

I always start with the head as it gives me a feel for the character I'm painting.







From there its just a case of matching up the uniform detailing.









Once happy with the finish it was time to close the cab up with him inside.

I actually had him placed and then masked the cab shut so I could start working on the exterior colours.

[FarEast]

This weekend I got a little more bench time and went to work on the brass.

I'm really liking the Mr. Hobby Metallic polishing paints - they seem to take longer to dry but the colours and effects are great.



Only dry fitted for now.

[Manni]

Ohhhh.....sh..., see what you have done....now I want one of theese trucks.
I saw it on their web-page and found it a bit boring -for the price. But now with your artful colouring and weathering it looks awsome.
Manni

[FarEast]

Manni - I know what you mean, while I was building the Albatros B.II it was on my bench and it really didn't appeal to me but I kept fondling the resin and the more I looked the more interesting it became. Unlike the aircraft that already have character due to the schemes the  Marienfelde Lorryhas to be given it and I think that's something that really appeals to me.

Already you can see a propaganda poster attached to the wall behind the driver, I will also be adding several other little odds and ends in the cab and have some great ideas for the flat bed!

[Manni]

Yes, there are now many ideas running throug my head. I have so much spare motors and and and...
Manni

[FarEast]

you got a WWI kit on the shelf of doom.... through it in the back and you have a Diorama!

[Borsos]

what wonderful interior! You really bring it to life. Are you planning to do a diorama with it?
Borsos

[FarEast]

Borsos,

Yes I do! Something big HoweverI will also make sure it can stand alone.

[Borsos]

Great! I am very curious.

[FarEast]

Great! I am very curious.

Here you go!

[dr 1 ace]

Looking forward to more posts !!!


Ed

[Edo]

very beautiful build indeed!
I am looking forward for what it will turn out in the end...
In the meanwhile: I saw you use a Dremmel like cutter... how do you use it? Whaen I use mine il melts plastic and it does not cut through it...
thank you
ciao
edo

[Borsos]

Borsos,

Yes I do! Something big HoweverI will also make sure it can stand alone.

Wow. Yes, that looks as it's getting actually big! 

[lcarroll]

Quote from Edo......
"very beautiful build indeed!
I am looking forward for what it will turn out in the end..."
  ................. and so am I!
   A Gotha, a Lorry, some figures and "action", and a very talented Builder, this is going to be a pleasure to follow!
Cheers,
Lance