INTERMEDIATE BUILD
FORD WOT.6 TRUCKINTERMEDIATE BUILD
FORD WOT.6 TRUCK72 Airfi x Model WorldGREEN
MACHINE
ICM suggested the overall colour
for the truck was ‘Olive Green’, but
supplied paint references for just
Revell and Tamiya products, neither of
which seemed to be a good match for
the shade actually used. Of course, it
could be said this ‘restored’ machine
had been treated with modern tones,
but for a better result, Mike Starmer’s
treatise on British Army vehicle
camouflage (www.mafva.org/british-
vehicle-camouflage-1939-45/) offers
a more comprehensive guide. Not
only does the article benefit from his
extensive knowledge and research, but
it’s often updated as new information
comes to light. All schemes used in
the various theatres by British forces
are explained and, notably, the tone
ICM labels as ‘Olive Green’ is SCC15
Olive Drab. Unfortunately, none of
the current crop of paint companies
produced this shade accurately at the
time of writing (we can but hope), but
helpfully the article included a paint
mix based on Humbrol enamels. This
blended 150 Forest Green with 159
Khaki Drab and 33 Black, in a 5:5:2
ratio. Mike kindly checked photos
of this build after painting
and confirmed the tone was
correct... just one of
the benefits of being
a member of the
Miniature Armoured
Fighting Vehicles
Association
(MAFVA).GREEN
MACHINE
ICM suggested the overall colour
for the truck was ‘Olive Green’, but
supplied paint references for just
Revell and Tamiya products, neither of
which seemed to be a good match for
the shade actually used. Of course, it
could be said this ‘restored’ machine
had been treated with modern tones,
but for a better result, Mike Starmer’s
treatise on British Army vehicle
camouflage (www.mafva.org/british-
vehicle-camouflage-1939-45/) offers
a more comprehensive guide. Not
only does the article benefit from his
extensive knowledge and research, but
it’s often updated as new information it’s often updated as new information
comes to light. All schemes used in
the various theatres by British forces
are explained and, notably, the tone
ICM labels as ‘Olive Green’ is SCC15
Olive Drab. Unfortunately, none of
the current crop of paint companies
produced this shade accurately at the
time of writing (we can but hope), but
helpfully the article included a paint
mix based on Humbrol enamels. This
blended 150 Forest Green with 159
Khaki Drab and 33 Black, in a 5:5:2
ratio. Mike kindly checked photos
of this build after painting
and confirmed the tone was
correct... just one of
the benefits of being
a member of the
Miniature Armoured
Fighting Vehicles
Association
(MAFVA).it’s often updated as new information
comes to light. All schemes used in
the various theatres by British forces
are explained and, notably, the tone
ICM labels as ‘Olive Green’ is SCC15
Olive Drab. Unfortunately, none of
the current crop of paint companies
produced this shade accurately at the
time of writing (we can but hope), but
helpfully the article included a paint
mix based on Humbrol enamels. This
blended 150 Forest Green with 159
Khaki Drab and 33 Black, in a 5:5:2
ratio. Mike kindly checked photos“IT WAS IMPERATIVE THE
CHASSIS RAILS WERE PARALLEL” The modified parts were then neatened before being attached to the chassis beams,
directly above the centreline of the front spring mount.
Moulding limitations meant the headlight holes weren’t at the correct angle – this was
addressed by using the wheel arch depressions as a guide and drilling them correctly.springs, but otherwise there was
minimal clean-up necessary for
ejector pin marks, as most were
hidden once assembled. The clear
window parts were arguably too
thick, but this wasn’t apparent
after they were fitted into their
respective frames.“I love the sound of a V8
in the morning”
ICM’s WOT6 included an
incredibly detailed Ford V8
replica, but this was hidden when
the cab was attached. It was
decided to build this separately
and mount it on a pallet beside
the truck, along with a ‘For Sale’
sign. This added another element
to the developing diorama, with
the truck and powerplant on
display at a present-day military
vehicle show. Completing the
scene were a re-enactor giving
a demonstration of a ‘captured’
German machine gun, plus
onlookers in World War Two-
era costume, a photographer in
modern clothes and an ‘AmericanWith the cab floor and radiator surrounds attached,
it was realised there was no need for the kit’s
coolant hoses as they wouldn’t be visible.