1:35 model : problems with using the L3000 benz truck

Posted by Sirocasey from spider-mtc-tb014.proxy.aol.com on July 06, 2001 at 11:24:33:

In Reply to: Making your own Raiders truck? Found a good starting kit?? posted by BamIndy on July 06, 2001 at 09:09:11:

Italeri makes a 1:35 scale model of the L3000. Problem is that is not an L3000 in Raiders.

Major Differences
L3000 6 tires + 1 Spare Raiders 10 tires +2 spares
L3000 cab not long enough to put a spare on each side of the cab.

Needed modifications
Create a 3rd axel from scratch
Mold 6 additional tires
Dremel out the back window flap, and 6 side windows
Cut down tailgate.
Create the Grill

Added Extras ( do some or all)
Create a custom ark crate
Bend the Grill
Add the whip dragging underneath (or even indy)
Cut holes in tarp and add ripped flaps
Cut off one door

I have made 15 vehicles, all the major ones, from all three movies, some from scatch, and this was one of the more difficult.

Sirocasey

Follow Ups:

• Got any pics of your models? (nm) Katanga 14:58:48 7/06/2001 (1)
  • Re: Got any pics of your models? (nm) sir o'casey 18:42:31 7/06/2001 (0)

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