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| Subject: | Re: Detail sets for Chev 15 cwt or FAT? |  |
| Date: | Mar 16, 2002 |
| From: | Kevin (Bluey) | |
Paul ,
I couldn't find any PE sets for this kit.
I started mine (Chev Gun Tractor)a couple of months ago I have all but finished it.
It's awaiting paint.
I found a lot of work cleaning up the mold lines on the suspension .Take particular
note of the instructions regarding the springs placement .
Thereare sink holes on the sides of the chassis rails ,which I filled with Milliput.
I added a spare tyre hold down bracket and a center bolt for it.
I made a brass shovel to add to the rear left of the spare tyre.
I modified two brackets from Aber's german tool holder set to make two hood tie down
clamps.
I also made a winch rope from three strands of very fine wire and wound it onto the winch
drum .(I made the winch workable,the winch is under the chassis and driven off the
transmission,parts 160c,156c,157c,158c,159c )
The kit has a lot of detail ,some fit problems around the front fenders .
I found the bulk head (91d)between the rear compartment and the crew compartment is arse
about ,IMHO it should face the other way around .
The seats are a bit fiddly and a bit of a pain.
A set of foot pedals in the drivers compartment would have been nice but you won't
see much down there any way
On the floor next to the two front seats are two oval shaped bits molded on ,these I
believe are placements for a rifle butts ,I plan to fit two303 SMLE rifles from the
Italeri weapons set .
Basically its a very good kit ,(better than the Tamiya so Im told) its a pity Italeri
didn't include a 25lb gun and Limber to compliment the tractor.A bit of work cleaning up
,but I think its worth the effort as far as I know its the only game in town for the 13
style cab.
All I have to do is workout what colour the interior should be.
Hope my description helps.
"Paul Roberts" wrote in message
news:3BE4CE8D.13B314E1@home.com...
> Anybody know of any detail sets or PE for the Chev 15 cwt. or FAT from
> Italeri? Also, with the site down, anyone have any tips on building one?
> What to fix, what needs scratchbuilding, etc?
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> Thanks,
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> Paul
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> Paul Roberts
> tankmodeler@home.com
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