INTERMEDIATE BUILD
FORD WOT.6 TRUCK
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
FORD WOT.6 TRUCKhttp://www.airfi xmodelworld.com 75MACHINERY
SPACES
As mentioned previously, ICM’s kit
lacked any workshop equipment,
but several such products (and
complete kits) are available from
aftermarket companies:
ResiCAST (www.resicast.com)
35.1162 REME Retriever
35.2336 UK Machinery and tools
PlusModel (www.plusmodel.cz)
344 Lathe
437 Milling Machine
CMK (www.cmkkits.com)
3031 Turning Latheshould be added to the pipes
where they would otherwise join
with the manifolds. For those
concerned over how this would
appear, it will be hidden once the
vehicle is mounted on its wheels.
Several small mistakes in the
instructions became apparent
during construction – there was
no Part C10, instead this was B10- fortunately, the diagrams were
of such quality the pieces could
easily be identified if necessary.
All these potential ‘gotchas’
appeared to relate to numbering
and the locating arrows, so a
careful read of the instructions
should eliminate most, if not
all of these. Similarly, the prop
shaft part number was omitted
in Step 29 (it should be 32), while
location arrows in Steps 76 and
77 were incorrect (although the
inset diagram in the former had all
items in their correct positions).
Despite these errors, the kit
came together relatively trouble-
free, as most parts fitted easily,
although the front mudguard
location was vague, and this sub-
assembly was too narrow to fit the
chassis. Thankfully, this was fairly
simple to rectify; Part A7 (which
connects the wheel arches) was
replaced by a 22.5mm-wide (⅞in)
plastic strip. It was also apparent
that the integrally moulded cab
floor mounts were located too
close together – these must be
removed from the component
and then attached to the frame
(as in the accompanying photos).
Canvas tilt bows were left off until
after painting, as it simplified
the process, and were coloured
separately, with care taken to
scrape the mating surfaces to
ensure a strong attachment. Any
touch-ups were applied after they
were secured to the vehicle.It’s not easy being green
Painting a monotone model can
be as involved and challenging
as a complicated camouflage
scheme. First, the model received
automotive grey primer, followed
by a dark brown tone for areas in
shadow and panel edges; these
would act as a pre-shade. Next,
an ‘Olive Green’ hue was mixed
(see separate panel) and lightened
slightly for scale effect, then
airbrushed in a series of light
coats over the model, all the time
ensuring the shading wasn’teasily be identified if necessary.
All these potential ‘gotchas’assembly was too narrow to fit the
chassis. Thankfully, this was fairly
simple to rectify; Part A7 (which
connects the wheel arches) was
replaced by a 22.5mm-wide (
plastic strip. It was also apparent
that the integrally moulded cab
floor mounts were located too
close together – these must be
removed from the component
and then attached to the frame
(as in the accompanying photos).
Canvas tilt bows were left off until
after painting, as it simplified
the process, and were coloured
separately, with care taken to
scrape the mating surfaces to
ensure a strong attachment. Any
touch-ups were applied after they
were secured to the vehicle.It’s not easy being green
Painting a monotone model can
be as involved and challenging
as a complicated camouflage
scheme. First, the model received
automotive grey primer, followed
by a dark brown tone for areas in
shadow and panel edges; these
would act as a pre-shade. Next,
an ‘Olive Green’ hue was mixed
(see separate panel) and lightened
slightly for scale effect, then
airbrushed in a series of light
coats over the model, all the time
ensuring the shading wasn’tMACHINERY
SPACES
As mentioned previously, ICM’s kit
lacked any workshop equipment,
but several such products (and
complete kits) are available from
aftermarket companies:
ResiCAST (www.resicast.com)
35.1162 REME Retriever
35.2336 UK Machinery and tools
PlusModel (www.plusmodel.cz)
344 Lathe
437 Milling Machine
CMK (www.cmkkits.com)
3031 Turning LatheAll these potential ‘gotchas’
appeared to relate to numbering
and the locating arrows, so a
careful read of the instructions
should eliminate most, if notchassis. Thankfully, this was fairly
simple to rectify; Part A7 (which
connects the wheel arches) was
replaced by a 22.5mm-wide (
plastic strip. It was also apparent
that the integrally moulded cab
floor mounts were located too
close together – these must be
removed from the component
and then attached to the frame
(as in the accompanying photos).
Canvas tilt bows were left off until
after painting, as it simplified
the process, and were coloured
separately, with care taken to
scrape the mating surfaces to
ensure a strong attachment. Any
touch-ups were applied after they
were secured to the vehicle.It’s not easy being green
Painting a monotone model can
be as involved and challenging
as a complicated camouflage
scheme. First, the model received
automotive grey primer, followed
by a dark brown tone for areas in
shadow and panel edges; these
would act as a pre-shade. Next,
an ‘Olive Green’ hue was mixed
(see separate panel) and lightened
slightly for scale effect, then
airbrushed in a series of light
coats over the model, all the time
ensuring the shading wasn’t As no machinery was provided, it was decided to simulate their absence by masking the
load bed with appropriately scaled plans of a representative vehicle.Areas that would receive
decals were sprayed with
acrylic gloss varnish to
avoid ‘silvering’. Once
this had dried, the
markings were applied
without any problems. Once the masks were removed there was a convincing representation of a oil and grime-
stained floor around each of the work stands/lockers. With the floor finished, the canvas tilt bows could be added (remember to cover the
interior when airbrushing the frames) – paint was scraped from the mating surfaces for a
strong join and then retouched afterwards.