Today’s Z scale model is of a GMC van.? This kit is by Showcase Miniatures.? This kit was item number 4041 and went together easily.? It took about 4 hours to complete.
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Photo below came with the package.
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The cab and enclosure were 3D printed in gray and were excellent.? The chassis, flatbed, and wheels are made of white metal.? The cab showed more detailed than I would have expected in Z scale.? I painted the cab pacemaker red, the enclosure light grey, tires bone black, trailer rail brown, grill and the front bumper Mig oil Steel.? All were hand painted.
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Today’s movie of choice was the 1970 movie Kelly’s Heroes.? Directed by Brian G. Hutton.? Clint Eastwood, Telly Salvalas, Donald Sutherland, Don Rickles.? I had been recently ridiculed (poking fun at, not seriously) for trying Z scale (I usually model in On30) so Clint Eastwood’s character retaliatory nature seems appropriate, lol.? Running time is 2 hours and 23 minutes, which is enough time to paint and assemble everything.? But NOT the decals.? :-)
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Decals!? I’ve never applied Z scale decals.? Oh my gawd, these decals are so tiny, but quite crisp.? I gave it a shot.? You guys be the judge.? I thought it came out well.
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The above photo is my attempt at this kit.? It’s parked on a US quarter.
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I also drilled a 1 mm hole through the transmission from underneath so that it could accommodate the pin of a Magnorail sled.? Works like a champ.? Anyone want some pie?
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Cheers!
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Jim Schulz
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Jim Schulz