1/72 IBG 917t Japanese truck

[razordws]

Hi Gents, haven't been around much as life has been busy. I finally sold my old house last month and I'm currently on the hunt for a new one in my new city. I'm looking forward to setting up a new workbench but it also means moving about 150 built models. They are currently in a storage locker and there has already been some carnage. I know some of you have moved in recent years and can relate.

It also meant closing an old email account that I didn't realize was tied to my account here. Had to wait for Bob to let me back in so I'm a little late getting started on this campaign.

Going with this IBG kit

 

[jeaton01]

Glad to see you back, Dave. Did you move far?

 

[razordws]

Thanks John. Far enough, about a 9 hour drive. I actually moved almost 2 years ago when I got remarried. I kept the house till now for my youngest son who was still in school.

 

[moon puppy]

Hey Dave you made it back in. Sorry for the delay it getting your message, I don't check that admin account often. Looks like a good pick.

 

[Barney]

Moving is such a pain in the butt south end. I remember my father tossing out all my models when they moved while I was in college. Good luck finding a new place (make sure you have plenty of room!)

 

[razordws]

Got some progress done on the weekend. The PE fan was a nice touch but will be totally unseen. Oh well!

first time I've seen glass bottles in 1/72

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Saki!!

 

[moon puppy]

Hey Dave is back!!

 

[Gator]

Nice!

 

[razordws]

A bit of an update. Cab is not fully glued together or to the frame. I'm always a little worried about these IBG kits as they are complicated for this scale and don't have very good locating points for assembly but so far this one is going together smoothly.

...and yes, I probably just jinxed myself.

 

[moon puppy]

Truckin'!

 

[Sharkmouth]

 

[sharkman]

Looking great Dave!

My that's tiny!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

These tiny trucks can look so good, but it can be such a pain to build them.

So far so good Dave! Keep on keeping on.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Dave, what a thrill it is to see your work again! This is magnificent! I feel you on IBG kits; especially their trucks. I've done quite a few of them for my collection so I know what you're going through.

 

[Gator]

Nice little truck.

 

[razordws]

Thanks guys!
Plugging along on this. I didn't prime before painting and the paint rubs off pretty easy. I'll have to touch it up before clear coating. Just have the windows and a couple little bits to add before weathering.

 

[moon puppy]

Looks good, needs some washes and dirt.

 

[razordws]

Completed build

 

[Duke Maddog]

Magnificent! I want one of these so very much!