null_null981707818191 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I couldn't decide which area of the forum to post this - should it go into Military vehicles? If so, perhaps a Mod would be kind enough to move it...Just to make a change from aircraft – and particularly those that require rigging! – I’ve had a bit of fun building the lovely little 1/72 Willys MB Jeep. Like most of the tiny vehicles, it’s got some fiddly little bits, but not many parts overall, so quite quick to complete. I found that Vallejo Dark Olive Drab (71.316) was about the right shade/colour for a D-Day Airborne vehicle. The only real elaboration was to drill out the lightening holes on the gun carriage, and also the gun barrel. I also added some ‘bedrolls’ to the trailer load. As for the paratroops, they came from the WW2 British Infantry set, with the helmets mainly carved off with a very sharp scalpel to sort of resemble berets. DP uniform was a mixture of Khaki, dark umber, rust red and sand in various random daubs! Eventually, this little set will be added to the D-Day diorama which is sitting waiting to be finished. I’ve added two pictures – broadly similar in view, but differentially focussed to show different areas more clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I like it, you did a nice job, I recently built one of these too after recovering a lost/missing clear parts that was literally on my workbench nearly in plain sight. The kit sat unfinished for 3 months..Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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