Eastern Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Hey Oliver, could you share with us mere mortals your magic secret to shrink real things down to 1/32 or 1/35 scale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Quote Who makes it ? AFV Club's M38A1. Academy M416 jeep trailer from their M151A2 kit (needs rounded fenders (come in the kit), to be narrowed, and have larger wheels added to be an accurate M100 trailer: https://www.vodnik.net/p1/m100_wip.html ), or just use a WWII jeep trailer w/larger wheels. You will need to either rework the Academy M151 hardtop or scratch one. Royal Model has the mattresses: Edited February 18, 2023 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Thanks for all of the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Going back to work Monday so pushing to finish the first part of the engine wiring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Remarkable workmanship! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Yes, definitely amazing! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 🤯 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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JohnEB Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) On 2/18/2023 at 2:54 AM, Tank said: AFV Club/Skybow makes a very nice M38. You will have to make the hard cab. It shouldn’t be too hard for your skill set. The trailer can be found in the Takom, Italeri or Heller Jeep or 1/4 ton boxings. HTH At the risk of being overly picky, please allow me to offer a clarification to make sure the OP gets the correct kit. The Jeep in the photo is a M38A1, not a M38. In military vehicles, like aircraft, a minor designation change can mean a great deal. The M38 is a "flat fender" Jeep that looks generally similar to the WWII MB (made by Willys) and GPW (made by Ford) models. The M38A1, introduced in 1952, has rounded fenders similar to the civilian CJ-5. While very similar to each other in general appearance, there are many detail differences between the A1 and CJ-5 (not that there are any CJ-5 kits in 1/35). The previously mentioned and shown AFV Club kit is the only M38A1 currently on the market. I am restoring a full scale 1955 M38A1 in U.S. Air Force markings, so I have looked for a kit. My guess is the hard top for the M151 will not fit. Neither will the hard top in the (now rare) 1/32 Monogram snap together Jeep CJ-7....the 7 is basically a CJ-5 with a longer wheelbase. Somehow, I don't think a top will be much of a challenge with Rotorman's skills. 🙂 Hope this helps. Edited February 22, 2023 by JohnEB Add info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Good points John and thanks for clarification. I had intended the M38A1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 Exhausts painted. I was planning to add the engine at the end of the build but I don't think it's possible. I need to add some support for the engine since it has more weight that I thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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FlyAndFight Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 beautiful job on the weathering. I particularly like the different shades on the exhaust pipes. You've really captured the heat caused "rusty" look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Thanks fellows. Glad to hear you enjoy this build. Working on wires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 This just leaves me speechless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) A bit of wire work. Edited February 25, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Sheesh. You must have a shrink ray gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 I think all the wiring is almost done. This was more tedious than I thought. The engine is heavy and I am trying to figure how to secure it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Lots of crazy glue lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Rotorman said: I think all the wiring is almost done. This was more tedious than I thought. The engine is heavy and I am trying to figure how to secure it. Secure engine section body to the main fuselage w/o the engine. Then place the engine in the lower bracket and have the figures pushing it in like the photo. Let the figures take the weight of the engine not the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 7 hours ago, Tank said: Secure engine section body to the main fuselage w/o the engine. Then place the engine in the lower bracket and have the figures pushing it in like the photo. Let the figures take the weight of the engine not the model. That's what I was thinking too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 All wiring is done. Maybe the engine outside on a stand waiting to be installed(it was Rays suggestion). i am at crossroad with this right now about the engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Man a real engine doesn't look that real. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 This is such a bind blowing build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Engine in place (not glued) I had to redrill in the kit and insert an aluminum rod so they engine would slide on it(easier to handle). Prepainted the grills on top since I was afraid of overspray on the green interior. Moving on to painting the blades. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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