1/24 Tamiya Mitsubishi Montero!

[sharkman]

Well, with a few other trucks being built here, I decided I'd join in.

Got this off Kijiji about a week ago (the Canadians on here will know what I'm talking about) for a good price, and since I have some blue Tamiya spray paint I thought I would dig it out for something different.

I built the chassis, which was cool that it actually has some working suspension. Started on the interior as well and began filling some void spaces. This kit was supposed to have a third row of seats but I decided to leave them out and scrape out and fill the mounts.

 

[moon puppy]

Where's the floats go?

 

[sharkman]

Need something to tow the floats around of course!



(methinks I've been pigeonholed!).

 

[sharkman]

This has been a nice little distraction from the usual!

painted the interior Nato black

Chassis painted

seats masked

Engine in (mostly)

Still working on the dash

Now to get some oven cleaner to get rid of the chrome!

 

[Iron Mike]

Keep on truckin'...

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looks really good Warren! Definitely not one of your usual builds.

 

[sharkman]

Thanks guys!

Little more progress today!

Finished stripping the chrome. The three pieces on the right were very difficult to remove the chrome. while the other pieces came clean after 1-2 baths in Easy Off oven cleaner, these three took about 10!

Dash finished

Re-painted chrome parts

Wheels

Almost finished chassis

Test fit of body

 

[moon puppy]

Nice, bumper Rhino Liner or Linex?

 

[sharkman]

Nice, bumper Rhino Liner or Linex?

No idea! What's closer to semi gloss black???

 

[lupanzer]

Beautifully done Warren!

Luiz.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[JamesOLeary]

That looks awesome. The interior is quite realistic looking. You almost have me ready to give a car model a try.

Cheers,
James

 

[sharkman]

Thank you gents!

Did a little more over the last few days. Pretty much have the chassis complete and the interior glued to it now.

Just prepping the body now for paint. It only had a few small seams that needed clean up. Just gave it a good wash too. I'm going to paint it like the box art with the metallic blue and silver cladding.

My biggest issue right now is I'm starting to run out of some supplies (paint, thinner, glue, blades). I'm waiting to see if the local hobby store will open briefly or allow curb side pick up. Might have to order some things online!

 

[moon puppy]

You gonna have the hood open? if so you have to at least get some wires on that distributor.

 

[sharkman]

You gonna have the hood open? if so you have to at least get some wires on that distributor.

I'm debating that. Yes, the hood will be able to open. Tamiya even molded it clear if you want to glue it and be able to see through.

I do have some fine wire.....

 

[Iron Mike]

Got to be wired if the hood is open . Looking good, Warren!

 

[Paulw]

not bad for not having any floats. Looks killer, Warren.

 

[sharkman]

another brief update. shot the aluminum for the cladding.

I need some new masking tape though! Local hobby store was all out!

 

[moon puppy]

Cladding?