Autocar U-8144T tractor wrecker

[rondriaan]

On a Dutch forum (Twenot) start this week a Gb with as subject ARV`S and that I could not resist my favorite subject in ours hobby

I have made the choice to build a Autocar U-8144T tractor wrecker from Real model.
There is little know about this vehicle the only thing is that they are used by Navy units.



I have one question for now, anybody know what the color is for Navy units I know its some kind of blue

[TRM]

Hey Ron!! Sweet Kit!! Make sure you get some in/out of the box shots too!!! I have seen some awesome rusty crusties for this big girl!!!

As for color...I have seen plenty references to OD but in Naval service, and I am open for correction but, blue grey or even dove grey, sure. A little digging I am sure we can come up with a good Navy color.

Count me in for this one!!!

[noname]

Nice and unique kit. Great canvas for weathering.

[rondriaan]

Thnx guy`s

Today it was the first time for me to see how the parts are looking and I was not happy at that moment, what a poor casting from Real model
Thu the building progress I will take some pictures from the high quality

The instructions they are very clear where to place the parts ;D




The parts for the truck minus the wheels and grill,


De Garwood crane, looks almost the same as the one om the Ward la France from Accurate Armour


And done some work on the cabin, removed the casting plugs and need now a little wet sanding.

[406 Silverado]

That's a ton of resin parts, and lots of tiny ones too. Looking forward to seeing this come to life.
There was a similar one posted on ML not long ago and painted in the Navy blue.

[johnt]

Hi Ron, nice subject! It will make a cool model, good luck with the build.

Cheers
JT

[wbill76]

Definitely not something you see done every day, looks like a great project Ron! Can't help you much on Navy units color schemes but I imagine it would more likely be a shade of gray vs. blue.

[spud]

omg that loosk scary

[rondriaan]

I have done some work on the Auto car not much but enough for keeping fun in it

I started with the cabine and the fun started



After a few ours sanding and dry fitten the fit was perfect and ready for some putty work.



And some pictures off the quality off the kit

[Deleted]

Apr 9, 2012 17:09:33 GMT -5 rondriaan said:

On a Dutch forum (Twenot) start this week a Gb with as subject ARV`S and that I could not resist my favorite subject in ours hobby

I have made the choice to build a Autocar U-8144T tractor wrecker from Real model.
There is little know about this vehicle the only thing is that they are used by Navy units.



I have one question for now, anybody know what the color is for Navy units I know its some kind of blue

Below is a Navy color chart and as I remember navy vehicles No.37 light gray looks like the color.

www.jpsmodell.de/katalog/jpsusn_e.htm

[Deleted]

What glue are you planning to use?

[wbill76]

Looks like this one is going to put a fight in the fit and flash department...good job overcoming that cab fit!

[rondriaan]

I like always a good challenge wbill76 ,, I hope that the cab have the most problems and the rest off the vehicle a little less problems.

ironpig thnx for the URL and the color number that's possible the right color, I don't know nothing about navy vehicle and don't have found some time to do some research

[406 Silverado]

wow, those parts do need some work ey. Should be one cool vehicle when done.

[rondriaan]

Yes its a lot off work boss ;D to make this one decent but for now its on hold for the moment I have first to finished the JS-2 (only the build) and the Cent. ARV that one need some paint work.

[TRM]

I missed a couple of updates here Ron, sorry bud! Look at all them parts!!! Got some cleaning but looks like you have things under control!!