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CONTENTS
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 | Issue 240
6 MODEL NEWS 18
What’s new, what’s due
8 EXPERT CONVERSION
1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
1:24
12 NOW AVAILABLE
Latest Diecast Truck Highlights
1:50
17 POWERHOUSE
Goldhofer Bison Airport Tractor
1:50
18 LONG TIME COMING

ERF EC Tractor 1:24
21 CUSTOMBILT
Peterbilt 379 - Part 3 1:24
30
26 FIRE REPLICAS
Kentland 331 Engine 1:50
28 FIRE REPLICAS
Boston Ladder 29 1:50
30 ANNIVERSARY
Kenworth 1:16
36 BEGINNERS STORY
Code 3 Trucks 1:50
40 PICTORIAL BUILD
Kenworth K200 1:24 48
44 IN THE BOX
ICM Soviet 6 wheel truck
kit 1:35
48 CUSTOM SHOWCASE
Andrew Reed Collection
– Part 5 1:48/1:50
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COMMENT
Contact the editor either by post: TMW Editorial Office Unit 4, Plover Court, Stephensons Avenue
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s we come to the end of another year, 2018 had some challenges and changes
A with regards to the magazine to try to reduce costs as much as possible to

be able to continue producing it. I ask myself “when is cost cutting going too far”
and I think all subscribers to the magazine will agree that it has been totally
MAIN CONTRIBUTORS
Cliff Read, Sergey Torkhov, Rich Ellis, unacceptable over the last 2 issues for you to receive your magazine copy weeks after
Warren Kostick, David Bebbington,
the title went on sale in shops. The reason for this is that IGP took on responsibility for
Christiaan Wagenaar, Andrew Reed.
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EDITOR to ensuring copies were delivered in a timely matter. I am happy to say that
Steven Downes from this issue on, the printer of the title is once again responsible for fulfilling the
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TRUCK NEWS
A&N Model Trucks
A&N model trucks have produced a transkit for the Italeri Actros
MP4 kit to convert the Actros to an Arocs S space cabbed version.
The Arocs is Mercedes heavy duty range designed for the
construction industry with it distinctive grill, made to look like
the teeth on a digger bucket. The transkit can be used to give a
4x2 tractor unit using the Italeri plastic, or A&N currently offer
one of their etched metal chassis kits to give a 4x4 tractor unit.
A&N have advised us they plan to add further options including a
6x6 etched and resin chassis kit, and they will be able to be built
up with different wheelbase and chassis lengths.
NEW
KIT
A&N model trucks have released some wheel and tyre sets, there are 3
different style wheel rims and they come in 2 widths to allow standard or
wide super single style tyres giving 6 options. The wheel nuts are separate
to allow you to paint and fit separately. There is also 3 heavy tread off road
construction style tyres that would suit tippers, or skip loaders, they are
available in 315/80 profile for the front steer axle, and for the rear drive
axle and a 386/65 wider for the front steer axle. Based Michelin tyres they
have full side wall detail. All are cast in the usual beige resin that A&N use.
A&N now have a monster 8x8 rigid chassis set. The pictures show
the new etched chassis with A&Ns resin cab conversion. The model
shown uses the 8x8 chassis, Arcos cab, alternative bumper and A&N
wheels and tyres. There are 490 parts on this test build, not including
all the resin bolts. This is a fantastically detailed model and the etched
metal chassis gives a much more realistic look than plastic or resin
parts.You need an Italeri Actros MP4 donor kit for the engine, gearbox
and radiator currently.

Truck Model World is always happy to review new kits, products and accessories and welcomes information
about new products and events. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers wishing to have items reviewed
should send samples and information directly to the Editor, TMW Editorial Office, Unit 4, Plover Court,
Stephensons Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SY
Tel +44 (0)1706 671822 or email: sjd@steven-downes.co.uk
One small additional kit: "Inserts for 8×8 chassis for German
construction truck". With this kit, you can stretch the frame and have 5
additional wheelbases from 5150 to 6350 mm.
Step – 12.5 mm in scale 1/24 or 300 mm in scale 1/1
For more information visit www.an-modeltrucks.com or look on the

official Facebook group A&N Model Trucks official group. Photos
supplied by A&N.
American Industrial Truck Models

AITM have 3 new kits, first is an Autocar C-65 transkit, including NEW
all the parts to convert the AMT Autocar, Diamond Rio, Western KITS
star or Road Boss kits into the C-65. This includes the cab, hood,
interior and several smaller resin and metal parts to complete
this conversion.
Second is the Pete 351/280 ‘Needle nose’ and this will give
you the bits to build a correct truck from the Duel film, this is
designed to fit the AMT Peterbilt 359 and includes a mixture
of resin and metal parts. You have the option to buy just a
hood, wheel arches and other smaller bits for $35, or a full
conversion that also includes the full cab and interior for $80.
Third is a new cement mixer conversion they have produced.

Based on the REX770 this can be built as a 11-15 yard mixer
and includes 60 resin parts and has full instructions. Suitable
for trucks from the 70’s or 80’s this American style mixer could
look good on a European chassis.
Check out www.aitruckmodels.com for the full range

and more details.

TMW 1:24 Author: Cliff Read
1957 CHEVROLET
SEDAN DELIVERY
Just when I thought I’d seen enough 57 Chevies to last a lifetime, I found myself inspired to
build a detailed, factory stock, six cylinder ’57 Chevy 150 Sedan delivery from a toy 1/24 ‘West
Coast Choppers’ 2-door wagon. There were some reasonable body parts on the toy but the
fender openings were oversize, the grille was dis-proportionate, and the chassis as well as the
interior were strictly custom low-rider. Two additional donor cars also became involved in this
sedan delivery project.... the Revell ‘57 Chevy 150 ‘Black Widow’ utility sedan plastic kit as well
as a Crown Premiums ‘57 Chevy Nomad coin-bank toy.
lthough almost all 1/1 restored examples of Chevrolet’s
A ’57 Sedan Deliveries now seem to sport upgraded trim

and V8 drivetrains, the original sedan deliveries were all
built as part of the basic 150 series, intended as work-horses,
and the vast majority of stock ’57 Chev SDs came from the
factory with six- cylinder motors and three speed standard
transmissions. They were based on the 2-door wagon body but
without the rear side windows and with a simple, slightly raised
flat cargo floor. Seats were non-sporty simple buckets with the
driver’s back-rest hinged to fold forward for cargo access and Above: The original West Coast Choppers low rider Chevy 2 door wagon. Lots of
the entire rigid passenger seat tippable forward from front proportion issues but still an interesting starting point for my Sedan Delivery.
hinges. They all came with a simple silver/grey pattern on black
upholstery (seats and door panels), rubber floor mats, and many restorers to add lots of plating and accessories not
straight, simple side trim on the outer quarter panels, ending typically used on commercial vehicles “back in the day”. The
in a short extension on the doors. The rear access was via a only factory options that I decided to use on my model were the
one-piece liftgate instead of the station wagon’s two-piece heater (absolutely necessary in any northern climes) as well as
tailgate. the factory external oil filter on the side of the 6- cylinder motor
I always like to research examples of stock original vehicles because I believe most of the Sedan Deliveries that left the
as opposed to fancy restorations since there’s a tendency for factory in 1957 would likely have been equipped with those.

1:24 SCALE
The main stripped

diecast parts that I’d
be amalgamating
to produce an
accurate
SD body.
The wagon body before and after

the fender openings and front clip
were ground away using a rotary
tool and a bench grinder.
The front clip an

rear fender openings fro
the Nomad fitted and attached
using industrial 5-minute epoxy.
The Crown Premiums Nomad coin bank supplied the entire front
clip (fenders and engine hood) as well as a section of rear
fender opening detail. I also wound up modifying the coin-bank
chassis for accuracy.....completing the spare tire receptacle,
adding a hand-made (Renshape modelling resin) wagon style
fuel tank, as well as a completely scratch built parking brake
detail. The rear axle came from the Revell ‘Black Widow’ kit, and
the exhaust is aluminium tubing.
Following lots of research, the interior structure for my
model was entirely fabricated from sheet styrene, including the
spare tire access towards the rear, as well as the headliner.
A section of aluminium sheet metal The stock-style folding seats were hand fabricated using
was cut, formed, and fitted to fill in
the rear side window details on the Renshape, and I made my own tight-swing door hinges to
wagon body. replace the original dog-leg hinges found on the wagon toy.
I used slightly larger wheels (from my parts bin) to fit into
the Revell ‘Black Widow’ tires, and had to enlarge the rather
undersize stock Revell dog-dish hubcaps using an outer ring of
jewellery wire. The
In the engine compartment, the 235” six- cylinder basic block
came from the WC Choppers wagon toy, to which I added a
handmade stock style air filter, stock mechanical fuel pump, fuel,
vacuum, and heater lines, and, to the engine hood I added
hood-hinge/spring detail, etc.With evidently only a few possible
exceptions, the 235 cu. In. six-cylinder motors came from the
The original dog leg hinges were removed from the wagon doors. A quick coat of primer showed
A new tighter swing arrangement would be fabricated to improve me where body work would be necessary
realism. The real ’57 Chevies used a double dog-leg hinge style but but also allowed me to temporarily position
with a much tighter swing than either of the diecast toys provided. a few parts to whet my modeling appetite.

TMW 1:24 Author: Cliff Read
Right:
Renshape (resin based modelling
material) was formed to become
an accurate wagon style fuel tank
on the Nomad chassis. The spare
tire receptacle (used originally as
a hinged coin bank detail) had
to be completed to actually
hold the spare tire.
Below:
Thin styrene sheet was The seats test-positioned
cut with sharp scissors loosely in the primed body and floor area.
to replicate the headliner.
The spare tire The commercial style bucket seats were These Chevies
well and its formed in Renshape and designed to used a rather
styrene mimic the articulation of the real seats... large and
cover. the driver’s back-rest folds forward, and unusual air
the passenger seat remains rigid but filter on the
hinges forward from the bottom front edge. 6-cylinder
motors.
Mine was
fabricated using
Renshape as well as aluminium
tubing and brass mesh.
Many of the main parts now painted and waiting for assembly. There were still
many more small details to be solved and fabricated
throughout, but I wanted these main painted
parts to be curing
factory painted a greyish-blue colour...not surprising since the while the small
details were
motor was labelled a ‘Blue Flame Six’.
being
I used slightly larger wheels (from my parts bin) to fit into attended
the Revell ‘Black Widow’ tires, and had to enlarge the rather to.
undersize stock Revell dog-dish hubcaps using an outer ring
of jewellery wire. The photo-etch grille mesh and Chevrolet
nameplates are all from Model Car Garage, the stock upholstery
pattern is from Scale Motorsports, and the simple side-trim is
plated jewellery wire. The paint is basecoat/clearcoat depicting
factory fleet sales available Tropical Turquoise and, since all
non- undercoated ’57 Chevies used red oxide as the underside
colour, I chose to use that instead of body colour or black.
The underside of all The seats, instrument panel, and door panels
engine hoods on ’57 painted and finished with their patterned surfaces.
Chev passenger size Fortunately, Scale Motorsports
cars were evidently supplies various scale upholstery
factory-painted patterns in decal form.
black. The one appropriate for
this 150 series of ’57
Chevies is called
Elephant hide.
The basic 6 cylinder engine block from the West

Coast Choppers wagon toy was now painted blue
with added stock fuel pump, fuel and vacuum lines,
handmade air filter, and remote oil filter. Once the
engine was installed, heater lines, radiator hoses,
and battery cables would be added.
The inner fender wells and

the firewall area with the The painted wheels with their basic ‘dog- Plated jewellery wire, available in various gages from
heater blower and the dish’ hub caps and tiny wire valve stems craft shops, is used to form the side trim. Thin cyanoacrylate
handmade single brake installed. A black paint wash has been glue is transferred from a toothpick to the end of the formed
master cylinder installed. applied to pick out the hub-cap detail. and positioned wire to wick along the length of trim.

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Above: The parking brake detail has been fabricated

using wire and formed tin sheet, following ’57
Chevrolet maintenance manual reference found on
the internet. The spring-like cable protectors near
the brake hubs are simply fine wire wound around Above: The thin styrene headliner installed into Above: The Scale Motorsports upholstery pattern
the main cable. The rear axle has been used from the painted body using 5 minute epoxy so as to decal package. The pattern is printed on clear film
the Revell ’57 Chevy ‘Black Widow’ kit since it was not distort the thin plastic. The dome light is so that it can be transferred onto any coloured seat
much more accurate than the axles from either of simply a ring of jewellery wire with a dollop of or door panel, etc.
the diecast toys. All non-undercoated ’57 Chevys epoxy as the lens.
used red oxide as the factory underbody paint.
The exhaust pipe is bent up from aluminium tubing.
Above: Just a smattering of the

reference used to find out the correct
shapes, parts, and materials used on
stock sedan deliveries. The vast majority
of vehicles that came up in searches
were customized or hot-rodded in some
way but I was steadfast in my attempt
to do a strictly factory stock version.
I don’t subscribe to the ‘plastic only’ school of modelling

and so lots of different materials were used in the model’s
construction including: styrene, aluminium, tin, brass, diecast,
Renshape, vinyl, epoxy, cyanoacrylate, Bondo, and, of course, the
paint.

TMW 1:50 Author: Steven Downes
Right:
The initial release of the special
edition set is presented in a metal case,
complete with Schwarzmuller branding.
Below:
The three models consist of a towed
low loader trailer with ramps, a tipping
trailer and a box trailer.
SCHWARZMULLER
TRAILERS
The international IAA commercial vehicles show takes place every
2 years in Hannover, Germany. The show offers the opportunity
for vehicle manufacturers to showcase their latest products
and new technology. One such company, Schwarzmuller
commissioned a set of models from their product portfolio which
have been expertly created in 1:50th scale by Conrad.
he Schwarzmuller company was formed in 1870 Above:
T by Joseph Schwarzmuller when he opened a

blacksmith’s workshop in Passau, Germany.
The company has since grown to become an international
Opening the catches reveals the
three models securely held within.
supplier of commercial vehicles, with technical innovation

forefront in the development of every new product while
still remaining a family owned business.
The models produced by Conrad in the Schwarzmuller Below:
The model features a rotatin
corporate colours include a 4-axle low loader trailer with front frame with pivoting towbar.
offset platform and loading ramps, a 3-axle segmental
tipper semitrailer and a 3-axle platform semitrailer. The
three models are presented in a metal case with lockable
catches with a foam insert keeping the models secure.
4-axle Low Loader Trailer

The 4-axle towed trailer has an all-metal constructed
body which has a painted wooden floor pattern with
adjustable wide load boards, pivoting axles and a rotating
front assembly with integrated pivoting towbar. Runner

1:50 SCALE
Below:
The rear folding ramps can be
lowered and have working width
adjustment
boards are fitted along the underside of the

trailer bed along with a storage compartment
while at the rear, a pair of non-functional
stabilisers have been modelled along with the
folding loading ramps which are hydraulically
controlled and can be lowered, while the width
can also be adjusted. Wheel chocks are fitted to
the underside of the trailer and along the sides,
printing has been used to highlight the width
extension poles and tie-down rings.
Below:
The multi-stage hydraulic piston
holds the body at the required
tipping angle.
Above:
Lowering landing legs and
an observation platform
are included.
3-axle Tipping Trailer

The tipping trailer is predominantly metal in
its construction, consisting of a chassis frame with
each axle mounted to a pivoting bracket.
The landing legs can be lowered to stabilise the
trailer when it is not connected to a tractor and
the front access frame, again constructed from
metal allows the driver to observe the contents of
the dump body. A single multi-stage hydraulic
cylinder allows the body to tip and achieves a
fairly good tip angle while the pivoting tailgate
can open. Another nice detail on the trailer is the
simulated rolled up cover fixed along the upper
edge of the dump body, complete with winding
handle.
Above:
The box trailer has lowering landing legs and
the underside storage cabinet has opening
doors, a nice touch from Conrad.
3-axle Platform Trailer

The final model in the set is a 3-axle platform
trailer where each axle has some oscillation
movement with freely rotating wheels. The
storage cabinet mounted below the trailer has
opening doors on each side which is a nice touch
while the rear doors of the trailer can be opened,
revealing the interior. A spare wheel holder is
fixed on the underside towards the rear along
with a small locker. The landing legs can be
lowered and the printing on the sides of the
trailer include tie-straps which look effective.
While the models depicted here are specially
produced and exclusive for Schwarzmuller, the
individual models will be released by Conrad in
Above:
the coming months, complete with tractor unit in The rear doors of the trailer can be opened,
various colours and liveries. giving more realism to the model.

L a t e s t
TRUCK MODEL
RELEASES
One surprise during the IAA trade show was the number of new 1:50th scale
diecast models available from the MAN merchandise shop during
the event, many of which are still available on MAN’s online store
(www.man-shop.eu), all of which have been produced by Conrad. Let’s
take a closer look at what’s offered.
MAN TGX XXL 18.640 D38

MAN TGX XXL 18.580 D38 4x2 Tractor Item 76000/20
In the metallic blue decoration, the 2-axle truck features a Price €70
tilting cabin revealing the engine detail with front wheel
steering achieving a very impressive range of movement. The
wheels are freely rotating with a fifth wheel coupling allowing
any Conrad trailer model to be connected. Self-fit mirrors and
aerials are included
MAN TGX XXL 18.540 “X Lion”

Item 76000/18
Price €70
MAN TGX XXL 18.640 “IAA 2018” 4x2 Tractor

In a brown decoration with Lion printing, the 2-axle
truck shares the same tooling as the metallic blue version and
is designated the “IAA 2018” model release, although there is
no printing of any IAA markings.
MAN TGS M 35.440

with CIFA Energya mixer body
A surprise and colourful release is the CIFA
energya 4-axle concrete mixer based on the
MAN TGS M chassis. The model has steering
front axles, oscillating rear axles, rotating
mixer drum and a swivelling discharge chute.
A metal observation / servicing platform is
incorporated into the rear structure with a
colourful green and blue decoration with green
pin striping on the cabin sides.
MAN TGS M CIFA Energya mixer body
Item 77235/01
Price €96

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MAN TGS 26.240 with Meiller 3-way Tipper Body
Item 77181/08
Price €82.20
MAN TGS 26.240 with Meiller 3-way Tipping Body

The 3-axle tipper has a steering front axle and tilting cabin to
reveal the engine bay. The sides of the Meiller tipping body can be
folded down and the rear tailgate is hinged, allowing the model to
demonstrate any of the three tipping modes. The model is finished in an
off-white colour with black chassis.
MAN TGS M 26.440 with

Meiller Roll-Off Skip Body
Item 77217/03
Price €98.50
MAN TGS M 26.440 with Meiller Roll-Off Skip Body

The 6x2 chassis of this MAN TGS M rigid is fitted with a Meiller roll-off
skip body which features a functional arm which can be set in any
position of the load / tip cycle. The low sided skip has a side opening
tailgate and can be completely detached from the hooklift mechanism.
The front axle is steering and the rear tag axle has limited steering
movement along with a locking system allowing the axle to be raised up.
MAN TGX LX 35.500 MAN TGX LX 35.500 with EMPL Bison Recovery Body
with EMPL Recovery Body The EMPL Bison recovery vehicle body has plenty of functionality, with the ability to raise the light
“Kelpin”
mast, adjust the main lifting boom, lower the telescopic towing frame which has detachable wheel
Item 77198/02 holders that fit into the underside holders. The rear stabiliser bars can be lowered and have pivoting
Price €139.50
pads, the main boom crane has a telescopically extending section with two working winches. The
front axles can be steered, all wheels rotate freely and the model is fitted with an interesting front
protective bar which looks good. Roof aerials and mirrors need fitting by the collector.

MAN CitE Urban Distribution

Vehicle
One of the more unusual models released
at the IAA is the MAN CitE, a new concept
vehicle powered by electric with a totally
new streamlined design. The model has
been produced to represent the current
development version and as such, the
model is completely static, even the front
axle is void of any steering movement. The
cabin interior offers glimpses of the latest
design and technology with Conrad doing
a great job in realising the contours of the
MAN CitE Urban Distribution Truck
glazing and coloured interior. I have been
Item 55190/0
Price €103 told there is only one production run of
the model, limited to 500 pieces so don’t
wait too long to add this to your collection.
MAN TGX XLX Euro 6 with Palfinger loading crane

MAN TGX XLX with platform A new release from Conrad is a 6x2 MAN TGX XLX truck chassis with a front steering and
cargo bed and Palfinger rear liftable tag axle, finished in the Woermann company decoration. The rear body with
knuckleboom crane
fixed sides is non- functional although the individual panel lines are engraved on the outer
Item 76238/0 surface. A Palfinger loading crane is fitted to the rear of the chassis and is fully adjustable,
Price €129.99
supplied with both a lifting hook and a clamshell digging grab. The outrigger can be
extended and lowered for better stability.
MAN TGE 4.180 van with crew

cab and platform body
“Orange”
Item 1616/0
Price €65.50 MAN TGE 4.180 with crew cab and
platform body
The MAN TGE Doka is a newly tooled model
from Conrad based on the standard TGE
van featuring a crew cab cabin with rear
platform body. The body has low sides and rear
with runner boards below the body and a
headache rack offering protection to the crew.
MAN TGE 4.180 Doka van The interior is modelled with two rows of seats
with crew cab and platform with the outline for 2 doors on each side,
body “Red”
complete with highlighted door handles. Screen
Item 1616/01 wipers, mirrors and a roof aerial are already fit-
Price €65.50
ted to the model so the collector has nothing to
do except display it. Two versions of the model
are available, one in orange and exclusive to the
MAN online shop and one finished in red which
has been released to the model trade and is
available from model dealers.

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GOLDHOFER BISON
n the last issue, I looked over the
I new Goldhofer AST-2 P/X Phoenix

airport tractor and now I turn my
attention to the Goldhofer D1000 Bison
Below: The Goldhofer Bison
is another new addition to the
airport vehicles model range.
which is a more conventional airport
tractor with couplings front and back
allowing a tow-bar to be attached.
Capable of towing aircraft up to 400 ton,
the 268hp D-1000 is a powerhouse,
tipping the scales between 28 and 46 ton
depending on ballasting.
The diecast 1:50th scale model from
Conrad captures the functionality of the
machine very well, from the two axles
with nice independent steering action
which allows all steering modes to
be demonstrated and the detachable
ballast plates which fit on top of the body
to increase traction to the full width
cabin which can be raised to offer a
better view of the work area. The rear of
the tractor has a detachable plate which
can be replaced with a second operator
module consisting of tow coupling and
operator seat with controls so that the
operator can operate the machine in
reverse, another nice touch while an
integrated jacking system has been
modelled, allowing the wheels to be
raised from the ground making tyre
changes much easier and faster.
Below:
The cabin can
be raised and has a
modelled interior.
Below:
The optional rear operator
module is included in the box.

TMW 1:24 Author: Rich Ellis
ERF EC TRACTOR
Ive wanted to build a 1/24 ERF EC for a long time, there was a few companies
that promised the transkit of this truck over the years, but Kingdom trucks was the
only one who got the kit to the modeller. It is now rare and hard to get, so when
one came up a few years ago I brought it, it wasn’t a good buy, it had been partly
built and had the paint stripped a few times and the door had been cut out.
Very disappointed I put it in a box under the bed for a few years not wanting to think
about how much this pile of resin had cost me!
E
arlier this year I put a plea out for a Kingdom ERF EC
trans-kit on the Truck modelling worldwide Facebook
group, and was offered an Olympic transkit. When it
arrived, I thought about the butchered one I brought earlier,
dragging it from under the bed I compared the parts
and realised there was a few small parts missing and others
damaged, but I felt I could do something with it. As a member
of Britmodeller forums I had been invited to join a ‘Brits
Abroad’ group build (anything designed and built in Britain
and exported) to give some variety in amongst all the planes
and military stuff! I wasn’t sure what to build for this but
following an article in the Classic Truck magazine showing
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With all the issues this kit had I didn’t mind cutting it
about, I did some research and found the differences
between UK and European models. The Transkit needs
an Italeri DAF XF donor, and I found a complete built
chassis in the shed, and along with a spares box full of
DAF bits I decided not to open a new kit, this would be a
recycled build.
Using the instructions and looking at the reference
photos I started to modify the chassis, the DAF uses the
simple ‘New Concept’ chassis. I cut away the battery box
and spare wheel bracket adding plastic to the inside of
the chassis to fill the gaps. I kept the wheelbase the same
as the kit and used the gearbox, 4-bag air suspension
and back axle from the DAF. I decided to add a second
diesel tank, one was found and cut down to fit between
the battery and back axle. The large tank remained on
the right side, as most European spec ERFs have large
tanks, I sanded it smooth and then added straps from thin
evergreen plastic to both tanks. The resin battery box
was fitted on the left chassis rail behind the exhaust. The
DAF exhaust was used but modified to look more like the
ERF, the resin end cap normally supplied in the kit was
missing, some exported ERFS had a different style cover
to UK trucks looking more like the one found in the Volvo
F kits, one was found in the spares and it was a good fit to
the DAF part. The spares box donated the air tanks and
these where grouped at the back of the chassis following
the reference pictures I found online. Some plumbing
was added to the chassis using thin wire and fishing line
before painting. I kept the DAF wings as they looked like
the ones on the ERF I was using for reference. I made the
typical ERF light brackets at the rear. KFS Rockwell hubs
where brought for this build (the only new parts brought)
with Italeri wheels and tyres used all round.
Once happy with the chassis I made a start on the cab
with the dashboard the first part under the knife. I cut the
dash into a number of parts and re-assembled it the
opposite way around, I felt strange chopping a RHD dash
to LHD! The cup holder and storage box on the cab floor
where also swapped over along with the gear stick. Lots
of filling and sanding was needed to get it all smooth and
looking good again. The transkit has a nice white metal
steering wheel and the DAF donated the steering
column, modified following the instructions in the
transkit. The parts where painted in various greys
following some pictures in an ERF brochure I have. There
is a nice bed, with a detailed pillow and duvet and these

TMW 1:24 Author: Rich Ellis
where painted and glued in position.

I couldn’t glue the door back as it had been cut and
sanded so wasn’t a good fit and the A pillar was broken.
I made some interior panels from plastic, copying
the pressings inside the Olympic cab with the parts
overlapping the hole where the door should be, and I
glued some plastic strip down the A pillar at the front to
support where it was broken and to support the door.
Once these where in place I could test the door. I had to
glue some thin strip to the back of the door to get a
better fit but overall, I’m happy with the repair. Once
happy I used a DAF bunk as the upper bunk and painted
the inside various greys also. I went online and
downloaded some Spanish papers and magazines, these
where reduced to 1/24 and printed out with some
European maps and documents to give some life to the
cab. Bottles where also added on the dash to give a
messy look to the cab. I used some wipers from the DAF
XF to give the left-hand sweep needed, they needed
shortening to suit the smaller windscreen. The
windscreen was missing so I found one that had a similar
curve and cut it down to fit.
The cab, bumper and steps got a coat of Halfords
primer, then appliance white, with the chassis going
Tempest grey, again from Halfords with fine details in
black. One of the ERFs I was using as reference had 4
spots above the headboard and I copied this detail. I also
copied the mirror layout on this truck, so I decided to use
the livery too, I had the decals made up by Dodgers

Decals but had to guess at some of the wording as I
couldn’t read it off the picture I had. I had the registration
plates custom made off eBay and they came in good time
all the way from Slovakia.
I wanted a well-used truck and I used an oil-brusher
set from MIG on the cab to give some streaks, and MIG
powder around the cab and chassis to give a work worn
look. I added grey to the edges of the cab steps to show
where the paint was worn and chipped off the parts and
dry brushed around the chassis with sliver and a rusty
brown. I’m glad I could complete this build and it was
satisfying to get this together when I doubted I could with
the damage the parts had sustained in previous life. It
captures the look of the Spanish ERF ECs and is a different
take on this kit. I have a couple more ECs to build now, a
flat and a second Olympic and would like to get a few
more, it would be nice if they were re-released!

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TMW 1:24 Author: Sergey Torkhov
CUSTOMBILT 379
PART 3
O
ver the last 2 issues of TMW, I have been discussing
1 the tractor in detail. Now let's finally talk about the
semitrailer. It is a typical North American dry
van from Italeri (Kit 3837). The model is old and not totally
correct. Anyone who has built it knows that the walls are
about 12-20mm lower than should be, so it's time for Texas
model saw massacre. Taking 1mm sheet styrene of A4
format and cutting 12, 7 and 4mm width strips (photo 1) to
use to increase the height.
Because the walls have pins on top for docking with the
roof, I decided to build up the walls from below. The kit's
walls have a 2mm thickness consisting of two halves each.
The seam between the two halves is difficult for sanding
because of the abundance of ribs and rivets in this place so
I built up with a sandwich of two strips: 12mm-outside, 7mm
+ 4mm-inside. Between the inner strips, a 1mm groove was
left for docking with the bottom which also have pins. For
greater fidelity, strips are glued to the walls of the van on the
pins of wire (photo 2). On insert strips, I added a number of
rivets (photo 3). A total of 480.
Now is the turn of the front and rear walls of the trailer.
Accordingly, they were also increased, the front wall is sawn
in the middle and the insert is 1x12mm strip styrene.
2 The front wall has rounded corners. Here I used lengths of
5mm square rod, outer corner of which was sanded to a
radius. There are also 100 rivets added. The gate is more
3 complicated as the trailer houses a power supply which is
two 12V and 9A/h batteries connected in series. The gate
must open and close to remove and charge the batteries.
The gate was sawn off from the frame and cut in half for
insertion (photo 4). At this time, beside the 1mm insertion,
the inner side of the doors are covered with a 0.5-mm sheet
styrene.
The model is also available already built

and painted in several different liveries.

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5 6
In the area of the door hinges, the gates were cut off so 8
as to keep the hinges on the wagon, drilling holes in them to
give a solid, more reliable loops. The door hinge parts are
bent out of tin and supplemented with rivets (photo 5). Tail
light cluster and underrun bar were also redesigned with
the tail light lenses moulded, using modelling clay and cast
from the transparent resin (photo 6). There has to be a
rubber seal on the perimeter of the doors. It was replaced
by Plastrackt strips 1x0,3mm, cut to pieces, painted
separately and then glued in place. Locking rods are 0.7
mm steel wire. By the way, all opening doors are fixed by
micromagnets from “Hiq models” (photo 7). I used square
2x2x1mm and cylindrical 2x3mm which are convenient in
such projects
Important detail: since the walls, floor and roof of the
trailer stick together, the design turns out fragile. And all
would be nothing if I didn't have to put inside the 5kg(!) of
accumulators so I reinforced the joints from the inside with
100x100mm plastic squares from the same candy packag-
ing (photo 8).
Now what about the drive train? The 2-axle bogie from
the kit was cut in half (photo 9). I like the Western style with
spread out axles, spread to their maximum and with this
addition, the battery load will be better distributed. One of
the bogies has got a crossmember of square rod and front
brackets for springs made of plastic (photo 10). Plastic axles
were replaced with 4mm brass tube and the brakes were
altered (photo 11). Between the bogies, a couple of
receivers for the brake system were placed, with all
receivers made of 8mm plastic tube and hemispheres of the
epoxy, painted separately (photo 12 & photo13). Between
the "legs" and the wheels of the wagon, I've added a water 9
tank from Italeri accessories (Kit 720). I chose to fasten the
tank to the trailer’s bottom ribs, but the tank had fasteners
narrower (photo 14). Well: “Prego, Signori Italeri’s
Engineers, you are not letting us rest on our laurels. Like the 11
Hollywood movie says: “What does not kill us, makes us
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12
13
15 stronger” and wiser. Then I cut the tank and rearrange the
brackets, then used putty and sanded the seams (photo 15)
before adding the tap.
Then I began the priming and painting. Advice to all:
don't leave it to the end, especially when a large number of
parts require painting as the process becomes tedious and
exhausting. Easier to prime a group of parts as they are
14 ready so you don’t get tired when different processes are
constantly alternating. I started priming in November and
finished painting only in March however, to paint in the main
colour should only occur after dry fitting of all primed
parts. And don't forget about the thickness of subsequent
layers of paint.
The most laborious task was the fine sanding after the
white primer, as well as sanding and polishing between the
black base and Alclad. I had some agony with the main
colour too. Metallic red TS-18, purchased long ago, turned
out not deep enough and after 12 layers, I switched to Motip
red auto-lacquer which increased the richness of the
colour. The paint was followed by the decals. These are gold
pinstripes & scrolls, as well as the name of the transport
company on the doors and these were purchased in
advance at KFS. Furthermore – Humbrol clear varnish was
16 used as it doesn’t turn yellow over time. After drying and
polishing, the door and window openings were covered
with Model Factory Hiro adhesive foil.
Rubber parts like air springs and gaskets were sprayed
with Tamiya "Rubber black". The interior should look
luxurious. A La "light beige" for example. To do this, I mixed
acrylic XF-78 and XF-2, but before that, I did pre-shading in
the recesses. Wooden inserts on the doors, ceiling
and steering wheel were painted in several steps:
ModelMaster-Wood with airbrush, X-26 and XF-10 by 000
brush and finally sprayed X-26 varnish (photo 16).
I choose to paint the engine in a lighter shade of the base
colour, leaving white corrugations on the pipes and a
couple of other parts. A water-soluble acrylic ScaleColor
Fuchsia was obtained and sprayed over Tamiya's white
primer (photo 17). Expansion tank, block head, oil sump
(crank case), alternator and pulleys were chrome plated
with Alclad (photo 18). All 128 amber LEDs are sprayed
using X-26 with the stop light signals sprayed using X-27.
Mud flaps are made of matt Oracl, white-inside and
black-outside (photo 19). Reflective red & white pin
stripping was obtained on eBay. Mirror brackets are
soldered tinned copper wire and the wipers have stock
leashes, and the brushes taken from KFS etched set (photo
17 18 20). Glasses on the torpedo are from the same source.

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Author:
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The Swan figurine on the hood was purchased on Aussie

Models in advance, but pardon me, where the Swan is!? It's
a dove (photo 21)! With a height of 11mm, it is more suitable
to 1:16 scale and should look like (photo 22). Forgive me,
creature, I had to cut your wings and feet, reducing the
height to 8 mm before I drilled a 0.8 mm hole in the head
and removed the excess using needle files and a scalpel.
I finally got a normal curved neck (photo 23). The wings are
used to represent a single "Snot". The groove was sawn
through the centre with a needle file. It turned out the two
wings. Wider unbend not became. Could have broken.
The construction lasted 8 years intermittently. Not
everything worked the first time. For example, classical
running lights badly lead the light so I replaced all 17 on
copies from model Freightliner FLD. The etched sun-visor
was not successfully drawn so I had to put it aside and glued
on the kit's visor. Not changed/not replaced remained 19
about 10% of the original parts of two kits. The main things
to consider in global projects is - change the types of work
constantly, dry fit the maximum number of parts before
gluing/painting and clearly see the final goal, think it
through to the details. And know this: "YOU WILL
SUCCEED!", all you need is to strongly want it! and as
Dave Gahan sings "Even the stars are brighter tonight.
NOTHING'S IMPOSSIBLE!" I shall go to listen to Depeche
Mode.
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TMW 1:501:24Author:
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FIRE REPLICAS
Kentland VFD Engine 331
With two truly authentic fire and rescue models already produced Looking around the model, you cannot help but notice the precision
featuring the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department’s equipment, the final and accuracy of each and every part to create the genuine Kentland
release is the old school Engine 331, a special rig of the Commander II Engine 331 features which include the stainless steel hosebed
pumper which is the last J-cab truck produced by Seagrave and once dividers, etched pump panel and 0.6mm stainless steel side ladders,
again, Fire Replicas have painstakingly engineered an exacting 1:50th not forgetting the detailed cabin interior, authentic graphics and
scale replica which captures an impressive level of detail throughout. accessories and memorial door decals. Each and every time you
Using a multitude of different materials, from high definition resin glance over the model, you notice more and more features, from the
and stainless steel to flexible rubber, wire, brass and other composites to orange finished hose hook- ups on the pump module to the printed
create each and every one of the 500 parts which go into the production dials and switches of the main pump panel. All compartment door
of the Seagrave 331 pumper replica. handles are photo-etched parts with side running lights, tinted main

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and indicator lights and transparent red and clear emergency lights
fitted to the roof. The front of the cabin sports the etched grill with
Seagrave branding while below this, hoses have been connected to
the three water output ports. Even the bell has been duplicated
demonstrating true attention to the smallest of details to make the
model as authentic as is possible. When it comes to the paint finish,
this is also of a very high standard with a main white overall colour
complimented with intricate silver pin lines while all access areas
have a raised anti-slip diamond plate texture finished in silver with
crisp separation of the colours.
Technical Details
Model Dimensions: 7.5” x 2.5” x 2.25”
Case Dimensions: 12” x 6” x 5.25”
Item Number: FR025
Number of parts: 500
Production Quantity: 175
Scale: 1:50th
RRP: $269

TMW
TMW 1:501:24Author:
SCALE Steven Downes
FIRE REPLICAS
Boston Fire Department Ladder 29
In the last issue, I took a look at the first replica to be released for the Boston fire department,
the E- One Typhoon pumper “Engine 52”. I now take a look at its stablemate at the Dorchester
firehouse, the E-One Metro 100 Aerial Ladder 29.
The E-One Metro 100 Aerial Ladder Boston Fire Department Ladder 29
Designed with urban and suburban departments in mind, the Metro 100 As with Engine 52, Fire Replicas have started from the ground up with
ladder is an extremely compact single axle truck based on a custom the development of Ladder 29 to ensure total authenticity to the in-use
Cyclone chassis with an impressive 100’ vertical reach thanks to the vehicle at the Dorchester firehouse. With 615 individually designed
welded extruded aluminium ladder. The compact 220” wheelbase and parts needed to construct each model, the level of detail is right up
10’7” travel height allows it to operate in confined spaces. With an there. The stainless- steel ladder is particularly impressive, accurately
outrigger footprint of 11’ which can be deployed in under 45 seconds, scaled for true realism. The use of photo-etched parts for the ladders
the vehicle is rock solid in operation and has various storage options stored within the side compartments really does give an impression of
including left and right-side rescue-style compartments and storage for depth and no matter where you look, small details pop out, like the
ladders and equipment. replicated cable harness, authentic licence plate, light lenses, door

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catches and Boston graphics, not to mention the main structural

features like the dual rear access steps that lead up to the base of the
ladder, complete with grab rails and textured surfaces. The 4-door
crew cabin has a fully furnished interior with tinted rear windows
and clear front window allowing glimpses of the driver and officer
stations within. The rear of the model has a number of small parts
which are perfectly aligned with printing used to good effect for the
chevron pattern and small information and safety labels. The finish
throughout is excellent, as expected from a true museum quality
replica and it is the smallest details which bring the model to life,
particularly where paint and printing is used effectively. The model
is presented on a sturdy base with clear protective cover and etched
nameplate.
Technical Details
Model Dimensions: 9.5” x 2.5” x 2.75”
Case Dimensions: 12” x 6” x 5.25”
Item Number: FR037-29
Number of parts: 615
Production Quantity: 125
Scale: 1:50th
RRP: $299

TMW 1:16 Author: Warren Kostick
Anniversary KENWORTH
Kenworth trucks have been a part of the Canadian landscape for over 60 years. To mark
their silver anniversary (25 years) in Canada, way back in 1979, Kenworth designers came
up with a very unique set of graphics. Each truck would be painted silver with a red window
visor, followed by the application of the anniversary decal package. These custom paint
schemes would only be available on a limited number of trucks, just 25 conventional
and 25 cab-overs. All 50 trucks were produced at the same time on the assembly line, so
they have sequential serial numbers. They were also equipped with extra chrome, a
personalized plaque on the dash with the driver's name and the full VIT package, which
stands for Very Important Truck. The V.I.T. package consists of full dash instrumentation
with wood grain inserts, diamond tuck interior throughout, a walk-in double sleeper with a
large bed, a stereo, TV, wood shelving and a closet. Under the hood was a 400 Cummins
engine, which also had a chrome dress- up package. The Goodyear tires also received
special treatment and were embossed with the maple leaf and the number 25
before being mounted on aluminum rims. Heck, even the owner wasn't forgotten, being
presented with a silver track suit with similar graphics, a hat, belt buckle and even a
chromed number 25 emblem. Who says being a trucker isn't a rewarding career!

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made was to the Kenworth hood emblems

which seemed to be positioned in the
wrong spot according to my reference
photos. So, the recessed areas for the
emblems were filled with spot putty and
sanded smooth. The emblems were then
thinned from the back, before being
repositioned once the decals had been
applied. Once I started assembling the
frame, I discovered that one of the front
shock absorbers was missing. Having
purchased the kit with the shrink-wrap
removed, I was expecting to run into this
very problem. However, the missing part
was replaced in short order with another
shock constructed from aluminum tube and
brass rod. Luckily, the shock absorber
turned out to be the only piece missing from
the kit.
This truck would spend many winters
on the highways of Canada, and more
specifically British Columbia as denoted by
had a 1/16th Kenworth from Revell
I
the license plates so a winter front kit from
sitting in my closet, so decided to go Kit Form Services (KFS), embossed with a
big scale for this build. Although the Cat logo for the kit's 3408 Caterpillar
kit comes with a Cat engine, it would suffice engine was added to the grille. The snaps
as at least one of these trucks was ordered for the cover are 1.5 mm bolt heads, also
with a Cat engine from the factory. For the from KFS, and a black wash was used over
most part, this would be an out of the box the visible grille area to add more depth.
build, but a few changes and modifications The exhaust pipes are molded to the
would be in order. The first change to be mufflers and are cut at an angle on top. I

wanted to change these to flat tops and

increase the height of the stacks by an
additional 8 mm. An important mounting
bracket that locates the muffler assembly to
the cab is located 10 mm above the muffler.
Rather than trying to recreate this bracket, I
only removed the top section of the stack
located above this bracket. Aluminum tube
of the same diameter was cut to a length of
67 mm and polished to mimic the chrome
finish on the kit parts. Although not a perfect
match, it's hard to tell the difference
between the parts and this also eliminates
the seam between the two halves. Other
areas that needed a chrome touch, such as
the quarter fenders, battery boxes and
tread plate were given a coat of Krylon's
Original Chrome. The air cleaner brackets
were covered with metal foil.
According to the instructions, the CB
radio is to be located to the bottom of the
dash, but at that location it's almost
impossible to see so I decided to relocate
mine to the roof of the cab, which is a more
common location. Both the radio and
microphone had to be enclosed on the back
side with sheet due to the way the parts
were molded. Other added details to the
interior include a safety coat hanging on the
rear wall, magazines on the passenger's
seat, while wrenches and paperwork were
placed atop the dash. I used a decal placed
on the glove box door to simulate the
anniversary plaque. The antennas were also
reworked by filing off the chrome plating,
which in turn helped to thin them out. A
section of aluminum tube was added to the
center of each antenna before they were
painted flat white. The rearward facing work
lights on the back wall of the sleeper were
painted chrome, then clear lenses added for
more realism. Directly behind the sleeper
are a set of air and electrical lines to service
the trailer. The brake pots have raised
details for airlines, so they were plumbed
using electrical wire.
The rear mud flaps have locating tabs
which insert into corresponding holes
located on the frame. When test fitted
against the rear duals, I found that the flaps
were a bit too far away from the tires for my
liking so the holes in the frame were plated
over with styrene, and the tabs removed
from the mounting arms of the mud flap
assembly. They were then repositioned on
the frame after receiving paint and a set
of Kenworth decals. When I test fitted the
quarter fenders, I found that they were
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duals so like the rear mud flaps, the locating

tabs were removed from the arms. A plate
made from 1.0 X 6.3 mm strip was then
added to each arm. This would supply a
solid mounting location and push the fender
outward to the correct position. It's not
uncommon for semi trucks to have extra
mud flaps added depending on the driver's
needs and the overall appearance he wants
for his truck. So extra flaps were added to
the front bumper, hood fenders, and battery
boxes. All were decaled with the Kenworth
logo and have square corners which match
with the rear mud flaps from the kit.
Using clear sheet, I cut out a bug
deflector for the hood. A set of mounting
brackets were sourced from my parts box
and the necessary bolt heads added. It was
then painted with clear red to coincide with
the paint scheme of the truck. I added some
warning decals from KFS to the frame
rails and engine components. A set of KFS
large beacons were placed atop the cab
after receiving a chrome foil base and a
simulated rubber mounting pad. While
studying the reference photos I found
on-line, I noticed a few more details about
these trucks. The first was that the number
25 should be located inside both the small
and large maple leafs of the decal package.
These were not present in the decals I had
purchased, but I was able to locate the

appropriate numbers in my decals bin. The

second thing was that all of the trucks were
equipped with an air conditioner located on
the roof. Unable to find anything suitable in
my parts box, I constructed one from
styrene. The black conditioner grill was
simulated using a section of KFS's mesh
screens, while the conditioner lines are
electrical wire. The photos also revealed
that the front license plates were not
attached directly to the bumper. Instead,
they were mounted to a hinged chrome
plate that mounts to the bottom of the
bumper. This was replicated using a
chromed piece of metal from my parts bin,
cut to size, the decals added, and then
attached to the bumper using epoxy. A
licence plate hanger was made from styrene
for the rear plate as one was not supplied
with the kit. It was mounted below the rear
tail lights along with a light for illumination.
One of the final steps in my truck builds is
to attach the front axle. This way I can ensure
that the axle doesn't sit either too far forward
or back in relation to the fender opening.
As I was about to center the axle in the
opening, I discovered another issue. The tire
width was too narrow (at least for my liking)
for the overall fender width of the front
hood. I knew I had to resolve this issue or I'd
regret not rectified the problem when I had
the chance so the center hub, which is glued
to the end of the axle shaft (and holds the
rim in place) was carefully pried free.
Luckily this created no damage to the parts.
To space the tire/rim assembly to the
correct width, I simply cut a 3.5 mm spacer
for each rim from 1/2-inch styrene tube and
glued it to the back of the rim's throat. This
meant that the center hub section would no
longer bottom out on the axle shaft, but
this caused no problems with gluing or
structural integrity of the parts.
Of the 50 trucks that were produced over
35 years ago, it's not surprising that only a
few still remain today.You may get lucky and
see one at a truck show, or possibly still
pulling a load down the highway, because
Kenworth trucks are built to last! I'm pleased
with the outcome of my build and happy to
add one of these iconic Canadian trucks to
my collection.

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MIX & MATCH

At the 2017 HEMS model show, I met David Bebbington and had a discussion with
him about the modified models he has created, converting cheap toys into more
appealing “models”. I asked him how he got into the modelling scene and if he
would like his models featured in the magazine and his reply was “but they are not
good enough for the magazine”. This got me thinking, and everyone has to start
somewhere. Not many people can just jump in and create a masterpiece without
practise and experience. So why do people take up the modelling hobby?
avid’s story is actually quite sad,
D
started to get brighter. It was in 2012 that he I asked David to provide details about
as he was a former truck driver, met Nigel Bassett, a model train enthusiast some of the models he has produced,
holding a HGV Class 1 Specialist who introduced David to the vast range particularly of heavy rescue vehicles,
licence for heavy and wide loads along with of diecast models and the various code 3 starting with a set of vehicles all finished in
licences for fork lifts, Hiab operator and models that were produced by modellers. the same decoration, consisting of an
tractors. His job took him all around the UK This introduction started a passion for extended trailer constructed from two Joal
and he enjoyed it immensely, with no two modelling and became an escape from the 2-axle trailers which were cut and extended
jobs ever being the same. It was in 2010 that health issues. He says that the early models into a 4-axle trailer. A full strip-down was
he suffered from several mini strokes before which he worked on were not that good, but performed before the model was repainted
having a major heart attack in April of 2010. with experience, and a lot of searching using a grey primer and metallic black top
Another heart attack in August of 2010 the internet for parts, he began to create coat to produce a rather impressive finish,
resulted in him needing 5-valve heart models which are quite striking. The main enhanced with Tekno parts and decals
bypass surgery, and his chances of survival aspect of his creations are to take cheap sourced from Ebay. The Joal tractor was
were bleak at best. toys and craft them into much better looking taken apart, the stickers and paint removed
He pulled through, and then the models with a new paint finish and and the same finish was achieved with grey
depression set in. His former life was now a enhancements to increase the detail. Barry primer and metallic black. Detail parts
distant memory and for several years, he felt Wilcox, owner of Mums Diecast is his source including the mirrors were sourced from
hopeless but with the full support of his for various model parts, with over 95% Tonkin along with added beacons and light
partner Tracy and his family, the dark days coming from the Tekno range. bar to make it a US style truck.

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Two support vehicles were up next, one a

Meisto F150XL Ford Pickup and the other a
Siku Mercedes Sprinter van. Both were fully
stripped and repainted before a sticky back
wooden deck was added to the Ford cargo
floor and orange paint used to pick out the
amber light details on the Sprinter.
A wrecker truck, starting out as a police

marked 1:50th scale toy from Realtoy has
been converted to match the same metallic
black colour scheme, first with a full
strip-down and repaint before a number of
additional parts from Tekno were used to
enhance the appearance, from the bull-bar,
marker lights, wheel chocks, fire
extinguisher and air cleaners which were
painted with chrome paint to get the bling
factor. The finishing touch was the metal
chain wrapped around the bull-bar.
Rounding out the set is a MAN tractor from

Siku which again faced a full strip-down and
repaint before more Tekno parts, including
wheels and tyres, exhaust, rear lights, front
bar and beacons were added along with
chevron decals and home-made suzies.

A Siku 1:55th scale Mercedes wrecker

truck is the foundation for the next model,
replacing the cabin with a 1:50th scale
version, again from a Siku model. The Hiab
crane has been removed and replaced with
a Conrad Palfinger knuckle boom crane and
Tekno parts have been added for the lights,
tyres and checker plate. The front hitch is
from a Corgi Scammell contractor. This
time, the model has not been stripped and
repainted but instead, the cabin has been
painted to match the original version with
matching decals added to the front along
with chevron marking
A flatbed Mack truck started out as a

wrecker which had the rear wrecker
body removed and replaced with a
flatbed deck made from a Tekno trailer.
The entire model was striped of paint
before receiving a coat of light grey
primer followed by a topcoat of pearl
white which results in a rather unusual
final colour. The deck was fitted with
sticky back wooden panels from Tekno
along with the front and rear lights, side
running boards, wheels and tyres which
are also sourced from Tekno while the
headache rack and decals were found
on Ebay.
The Mack wrecker toy is the foundation

for another creation, again having a full
strip down before being painted with a
red oxide primer followed by a light coat
of metallic silver to achieve the sparkling
pinkish colour which looks good. Jewels
sourced on Ebay are used for all the
lights and side markers with Tekno
wheels, tyres and roof beacon.

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Another rather interesting finish can be

found on a wrecker truck converted from
a Siku Freightliner model which has had
the cabin and engine bay removed and
replaced with a Scania Topline cabin
from a Cararama model. As well as the
exterior paint finish which consists of a
white primer coat followed by a white
pearl topcoat, the model features a
Palfinger crane from Conrad with fuel
tanks, exhaust, marker lights, light bar
and beacons sourced from Tekno along
with the tyres which were fitted to the
Siku wheels to enhance the realism. Extra
detailing was added to the cabin interior
including the curtains with jewels
sourced from Ebay used for the light lens-
es. The chevrons and markings are decals
purchased on Ebay.
The Siku Freightliner wrecker truck is the

foundation for another rework, this time
keeping it as a Freightliner but stripping
it down for a new paint finish, achieved
using a deep grey primer followed by a
topcoat of Metallic Hulk Green which
results in another rather interesting
colour combination. The headlights were
bevelled out to fit jewel lights with a roof
mounted bar with spotlights also painted
in the matching green colour, again using
gems for the lenses. Final
touches include the side
running lights which
are rectangular gems
sourced from China
(Amazing what you can
find on Ebay) with Tekno
beacons and airhorn.
The final model we will look at is a

Deagostini Russian truck which started
out as a fire & rescue vehicle which was
found on Ebay. This was fully stripped of
paint and primed with a grey colour
before a topcoat of fluorescent green.
Giving the deep green final colour. The
beacon was hand painted and the decals
These are just some of the models David
were sourced on Ebay.
has created or enhanced and while they
may not be 100% realistic in terms of
accuracy, he is pleased with the final
results and looks forward to displaying
his creations at several shows in the
UK. While he enjoys making the
modifications to enhance the toy- like
models, he also collects replicas from the
likes of Conrad, WSI, Tekno, NZG etc,
models which he says are too good to
take apart and play with. An interest
of Australian trucking has come from
watching the Outback Truckers show
on TV and David is now working on
his own range of road-train models,
something I hope to feature in a future
issue of TMW.

TMW 1:24 Author: Christiaan Wagenaar
KENWORTH K200
A Pictorial Build
Christiaan has sent through a number of pictures of a Kenworth K200 model
which he has recently built. The notes give a very brief description of what he
did so enjoy this pictorial build.
built this kit almost Out of the Box, with
I an Italeri chassis. The only thing I

changed is the length of the chassis. I
kept it a little longer as recommended
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because it has a toolbox and an Airco unit

between the fenders and tanks. For the
fenders I used KFS resin fenders, where I cut
the raised edge off. The rear bumper and
heavy tow hitch I made myself with CTM
photoetch lights and for the work lights, I
also used CTM lights.
The 14 roof lights are from Auslowe, so
are the aerials and mud flaps. For the
engine, I used a resin Cummins engine. The
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wide front tires are from two cut in half

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Italeri rubber tires glued together, one half
slightly bigger than the other.
The kit went together well, except the
glazing for the windows. I used them as
templates to cut them out of 0,15 clear
styrene as the kit ones are much too thick
to get them properly into the corners.
The paintwork is from Motip rattle cans and
pinstripes from Auslowe. I was very happy
to win the second prize in the Australian
class at Jabbeke 2018 European Model
29 Truck show.

IN THE BOX
- KAMAZ 4310
RUSSIAN TRUCK
I have produced several “in The Box” reports on ICM plastic model kits of Russian
trucks in both 1:72nd and 1:35th and I now turn my attention to another relatively new
release from ICM in the Soviet 6-wheel Truck, a KamAZ 4310 6x6 cargo truck. While pre-
vious reports have just concentrated on the initial build, they have not shown the
model come together to a conclusion, so my aim with this project is to complete it as
an out of the box build, hopefully within 2 weeks.
O
n opening the box, you are
presented with grey coloured
sprues holding the parts that make
up the model including clear parts for the
Right:
lights and windows, 7 vinyl moulded tyres, Box artwork and
a set of decals and the instruction sprues of parts.
booklet which contains easy to follow build
instructions over 136 steps, with several
optional elements to the build including
having the cabin doors open or closed, and
fixing the cabin in the raised position to
show off the very nicely constructed engine,
or setting it lowered. While the kit is
essentially a military depicted truck, I have
decided to finish it in a more civilian colour
scheme after looking at a number of images
on the internet of the truck in action.
For now, I will build the model as depicted
with the cargo body however there are a
number of other options based on the
KamAZ 4310, including water / fuel trucks,
emergency vehicles, tipper trucks, etc
which would make interesting conversion or
scratch building subjects, maybe something
for the future.
I choose to use plastic weld and a small
paint brush for the assembly of all the
plastic parts, with the exception of the clear
glazing and lights which are glued in place
with G-S Hypo Cement, something I picked
up when reading a truck model forum
as the best glue to use for clear parts.
Other tools include a pair of cutters, nail
files, several different shapes of tweezers Above:
and a couple of scalpels. With everything The build instructions are
ready to go, it was time to start the build. Above: very easy to follow and Above:
The first 4 pages contain a everything appeared clear. As a military model, only
Layout of the different parts. military colour options are
shown, along with markings.

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Below:
The engine builds up with plenty of
detail, some of which can be seen
once the truck is completed.
Above:
The 7 vinyl tyres have
a nice tread pattern. The first 4 pages of the build instructions
show the layout of all the various parts
which are found on 7 sprues before the
build starts with the chassis rails, winch and
transfer box. The engine is then built over 11
steps before insertion onto the chassis. At
this point, I chose to leave out the engine
which would make it easier to paint both
chassis and engine block. The next step is
the exhaust which I again kept separate for
painting before work begins on the axles
and suspension. For the front axle, there is
Above: an option of constructing it in a way which
Fuel tanks and exhaust are made allows the wheels to be set at a steering
from several parts for added detail. angle, or set straight. I used the steering
axle parts but, in the end, set them to the
straight orientation. The next steps are to
assemble and attach the various items to the
chassis, including fuel tanks, battery box, air
bottles and front mud guards. The wheels
are constructed next, but this task I left until
the end as the wheel hubs would first need
painting before the tyres are fitted.
The construction of the cabin is
completed over 39 build steps and during
this, I left out the clear parts which would be
fitted at the end. The doors were also left
separate, as was the roof to allow painting of
Above:
The cargo body goes together very
the cabin interior and I was undecided as
well and is easy to keep square. to if I wanted the doors open or closed.
As having them closed requires carefully
removing a little plastic, I chose to keep my
options open for now. 22 steps are used
Above:
to assemble the cargo body which
The cabin shell was part
glued with the roof left incorporates the rear facing lights, so again,
separate to allow finishing the clear parts were omitted until final
of the interior. assembly. That just about concludes the
assembly of the model.
During the build, I was constantly
looking at the various sub-assemblies trying
to work out the best way to put the model
Above: together which would also make it easy to
The chassis ha a number paint, so some of the build steps were taken
of cross members which
out of order, and some parts were not glued
helped to assemble it square.
in place according to the instruction step,
but left separate for painting, with the parts
coming back together at the end during the
final assembly. This included parts which
were in different colours, like the mud
guards on the underside of the cargo body.
Left:
The wheel centres are
made up of 2 halves which
Above: were painted before the
Pre-fitting of the cargo body to the tyres were fitted.
chassis rails. Looking good.

Below:
TMW 1:35 Author: Steven Downes The finished chassis, complete with
mounted engine and transmission.
Left:
Parts of the cabin after
receiving the top colour.
As these would be black with the rest of

the underside blue, they were held in place
with blu-tack and the supports glued onto
the guards. Once set, the guards were then
taken off the body and put on one side
for painting. I have to admit that the build
went together very well, with no issues
encountered and the fit of the different
parts, particularly the cabin shell, were very
good.
Above:
For the painting, I use Vallejo paints with The underside of the chassis
an airbrush fitted with a trigger. The chassis showing the exhaust and drivetrain.
was painted with a gloss primer which
leaves a very nice finish, so good in fact that
there is no need for a top coat. The cabin
and cargo body were first primed with a
light grey before I chose my final colour for
the model. Inspiration came from pictures of
civilian truck variants and the sky-blue
colour stood out, so Vallejo Model Air and
Game Air colours were obtained. After sev-
eral coats, the coverage was looking good
so it was time to hand paint the interior of
the cabin which was done with Model
Colour paints, a mid grey for the main areas
with a darker grey for the dashboard and
seats to add a little contrast. This is the first
time I have tried to lacquer a plastic model
kit and this did lead to some interesting
Above:
conclusions. Trying to spray the varnish in The underside of the cargo
the same was as the base colour did not body has a number of structural
work, and with some trial and error, it elements which all fit together
appeared that I need to be a lot closer to the like a glove.
model during the application, and then care
is needed not to spray too much varnish and
have it start to run. After 2 coats, the shiny
result was taking shape, so a final coat was
applied before everything was set on one Below:
side to thoroughly dry. The finished truck once the
cabin has been attached.
Before assembling the cabin windows,
I tried painting the black window seals
but this did not go well, so I decided to
invest in several paint pens which I hoped
would allow me to make a better job. This is
another tip I picked up on a forum, where
Molotow chrome pens are used for fine
detailing so along with a chrome pen, I also

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Below:
The model looks impressive
without the cargo body. I also
found a use for the Molotow
chrome pen to paint the mirrors.
ordered a black, white and silver paint pen.

Using them was easier than with a paint
brush but there was still a drawback, as the
pens not only lay down paint at the tip, but
the sides of the tip also contain paint. I was
happy with the eventual results, but since
finishing this project, I have an idea on how
I can maybe make the paint pens work
better. Something for the next project.
The final assembly included installing
the finished engine, assembling the cab
frame, doors and roof panel before this was
fitted to the cab mounting frame. As some of
the engine detail can be seen from behind
the cabin, I chose to fit it into the lowered
position, with both doors closed. The cargo
body has just been placed onto the chassis
rails so that in the future, I can look to swap
it out for another interesting body.
Above: Some of the engine can be seen Above: The chassis rails are nicely detailed
from behind the cabin and the spare for an out of the box build.
wheel just slots into the holder. Below:
The final assembly steps were
to attach the different light lenses
once they had been painted with
transparent paint.
Above:
The final model, once the
cargo body has been placed.
Above:
The KamAZ 4310 truck alongside another ICM
release, the Zil 131 Emergency track which was
featured in TMW over a year ago and is still a work
in progress, although close to completion now. NEXT UP is a 1:35th scale model of the Ural 4320 cargo truck from Zvezda,
another little cracker which goes together really well. More on this in the next issue.

TMW 1:48/1:50 Author: Andrew Reed
MODEL TRUCK
HIGHLIGHTS
Scania R-Series with
extending flat trailer
After my earlier models of ERF E14 &
Seddon Atkinson 401 in James Watkinson
livery, what would this general haulier be
using nowadays? Maybe they'd be running
Scania's?
The tractor unit is a WSI diecast item,
which was taken apart, stripped down and
re-sprayed in the red-orange and white
colour scheme. Additional items on the unit
include twin diesel tanks from Heavy
Goods, roof top beacon from Tekno, tackle
tray with chains & straps etc, a rolled sheet;
and a few coiled ropes. Signwriting is from
Kingfisher with KFS pin-striping.
The extending flat trailer is scratchbuilt.
As with my previous models, I started
with spare parts from Kingfisher for the air-
suspension, wings and legs; and Tekno
wheels & tyres. The rest is made up from
various Evergreen strip and sheet. The
load of steel was made using lengths of
pasta, glued in to small bundles with steel
banding made from small strips of paper.
These were then spray-painted silver and
weathered using Tamiya powders. After
being set on timber bearers cut from balsa
wood, the load was then secured with
straps made from paper.

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ERF
When I first left school, I went to work for JA Hutchinson & Sons of
Peterborough, who had a fleet at the time of around 30 ERF's all running
with flat trailers largely on steel and pre- cast concrete traffic. Sadly, the
family firm has now closed up but I wanted to make an ERF based on
their livery, which had apple green cabs, white roofs, red chassis, red &
white chevron bumpers and traditional sign-writing and pin-striping.
I had some decals for Wright Transport of Lockerbie, which have
white lettering with red shading similar to Hutchinson's so my apologies
go to both firms for using some modeller's licence here. An ASAM EC
Olympic kit was used, but some chassis parts were changed.
Replacement fifth wheel and run-up ramps, and rear wings came from
the spares box. ERF style rear lights and a chassis mounted kit box were
made from strip and sheet.Wheels & tyres are WSI items. The chassis was
sprayed using Halfords Audi Laser Red, with the cab being Rover
Applejack; the roof and bumper were Halfords Gloss White, and the red
bumper strips hand painted on after.
Volvo FH12
Just down the road at Yaxley were based Peterborough
Heavy Haulage, another name that has now gone. They
ran a similar size fleet on general haulage, along with
some bigger stuff on heavy haulage. Their motors were
plain grey with white lettering and this Volvo FH12
is loosely based on this local haulier. The unit is an ASAM
kit, again replacing the fifth wheel and wheels & tyres
with Heavy Goods spares (super singles on the
front steer which became popular round that time). The
chassis is Halfords satin black and cab Tamiya grey, with
the lettering adapted from Sparrows Haulage decals.

MODELS
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