1/16 LRDG Jeep

[rondriaan]

I wanted to build something different than what I normally build and also a bit smaller than 1/9 I have always found LRDG an interesting subject, so I got out of my comfort zone and built this vehicle.
The Jeep is from Takom and the conversion from SOL to make an LRDG Jeep.I cannot understand why there are only German Jerrycans in the set and also not a few American and British ones.

So far the fit of the Jeep is good and the Jerrycans from the SOL set still need some TLC.

[chromdome35]

More evidence of how much 1/16 is growing in popularity.

Looking forward to watching you build this one.

[Tojo72]

This oughta be good

[kyledehart5]

Very cool. I will watch with interest

[rondriaan]

Thanks guys.

Brian I get a litlle older and so my eye sight, so 1/16 is a good scale LOL

[deafpanzer]

So cool, I didn't even know that there are 1/16 LRDG kits out there!!! You definitely have my attention too.

[handiabled]

Bookmarked this one, 1/16 is a scale that is catching my attention more and more

[406 Silverado]

I'm in on this one for SURE!!!

[chromdome35]

Nov 15, 2023 8:47:38 GMT -5 rondriaan said:

Thanks guys.

Brian I get a little older and so my eye sight, so 1/16 is a good scale LOL

That makes 2 of us!

[rondriaan]

The first 4 steps of the building plan are ready. some parts are stil lose fore easy painting.

[handiabled]

Driveline looks great so far!

[rondriaan]

Nov 18, 2023 9:06:15 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Driveline looks great so far!

Yes looking really good and must say no problems with the fit of the parts.

[brandonk]

Looking good. She's gonna be big.

[moparmadness]

It really seems like 1/16 is exploding in popularity right now!

[Steve Zuleski]

Yes, the bigger, the better, right? That is, of course, if you have room in your cabinet when it's done, HA! Ruck On Bby!

[rondriaan]

The kit is building nicely so far, no problems unless I cause them myself 😂

Some pictures of where I stand. Lots of parts still loose to make painting easier

[406 Silverado]

I really envy you folks who can build stuff like this engine up and then paint it all assembled. That is some REALLY good detail on that beauty so far Ron.

[deafpanzer]

The engine looks great!! I hope you are going to keep the hood open so everybody can appreciate the details of the engine?

[rondriaan]

Nov 24, 2023 16:32:00 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

The engine looks great!! I hope you are going to keep the hood open so everybody can appreciate the details of the engine?

There coming 5 Jerrycans on the hood so open wil be a problem I think but I leave the hood lose.

[rondriaan]

In the meantime, a little further.

Removed some parts for the canvas roof frame and drilled holes where the parts were.
Window mounting and also removed from the mirror and drilled holes where they were.
I also replaced some bolts, rivets and snaps that were lost during sanding.
Some bolts were installed under the fenders so you can see them properly, even when the wheel is in place.

The resin parts in the photo are both one mm short, well resin sometimes shrinks during drying. It's actually a bit redundant that these are included in the set, the improvements are minimal and besides that they forgot to adjust everything, so I enjoy using the kit parts.

[406 Silverado]

I really enjoy everything that's going on in this build. Funny about "upgraded" parts that sometimes don't work out and in this case it turns out that the kit parts are just as good. Looking great so far Ron!!

[Tojo72]

This is making fine progress,when it gets more along you should give us a size comparison with some 1/35 kit.

[kyledehart5]

Most excellent. This is wonderful work.

[rondriaan]

I have rebuilt the weapon into a slightly better version that was used by LRDG :-) Everything is still a dryfit for the photo.

[deafpanzer]

The MG looks GREAT! It makes me want to shoot it badly!