1/18 Solido SAS Jeep

[DRUMS01]

MODEL INFORMATION: The full build string can be found in the WIP section of this forum.

- 1/18 Solido SAS Toy Jeep

MODIFICATIONS:

- numerous scratch built details
- resin figures from China
- resin heads by SOL Models (AUS)
- resin tarps from scale details
- resin radio from Shapeways
- resin ammo cans from SOL Models (AUS)
- resin ammo crate from Detail Miniatures
- M2 50 cal detail set from ABER
- Marsen Mat created from pattern Tin (Hobby Lobby)
- axe and shovel modified from toy tank
- decals for soldiers, ammo cans, German grenades from Peddinghaus and Echelon Decals
- decals for radio, watches, and engine from spares
- numerous bags, canteens, pouches from Marauder
- resin nuts and bolts by MENG
- K-Ration box by FC Model Trend
- all straps created from lead tooling foil

FINISH:

- painted with Tamiya, Model Master, and Vallejo paints
- washes done with Tamiya wash and diluted custom paint blends
- additional rust and facial blending with watercolors
- chassis grime provided MENG scale dirt and mud


This is one of my display options / ideas:



Inside picture:





Outside photos:







And here is a classic or period photo:



Till next time, stay safe, happy, and healthy...

Ben a.k.a. DRUMS01

[digger303]

Excellent work and result, favorite bit is the 50 cal and mount.

[barryf1fan]

MAN!! That is awesome!

That last pic . . .

[Twokidsnosleep]

Very nice build
It is just screaming for a base and the other accoutrements scattered about

[Stokesy44]

Epic effort and result. You turned a toy into a museum piece

[RangerNeil]

Thats a fantastic job - well done!!!

[DRUMS01]

Thanks digger303 and barryf1fan, your comments are much appreciated. And digger, I really appreciate your remarks throughout the build process, they help motivate me to keep things on point.

Hey Twokidsnosleep, I already have the mat board cut out for the base and the general outlines marked on it. Some of the "stuff" that will be laying about will include more tarps, boxes, ammo cans, oil can, gig bag, sledge hammer, mattox/pick, K-ration box, rope, etc. I am going to try to make some sand bags from milliput, and I cannot forget the dog. I'm sure I will come up with other small stuff along the way.

Stoskey44, thanks for the high level compliment even if I do not feel it is warranted. I see some real master builders in the forum and all I try to do is keep up.

RangerNeil, thank you so much for your assistance on getting the SAS details correct. It is always nice to have an inside expert and you fit the bill perfectly for this build.

I'm currently getting things ready for the base, but also looking ahead for what is next to build. I am currently split between a 1/35 armor (artillery) piece, a large 1/16 (Lancia or NISSAN) or 1/12 (Tamiya F1 or Countach) car, or a very large aircraft (possibly 1/18 Harrier, 1/48 B-1 or C-130, or 1/32 F-14, 15, or 16), and last possibly a 1/300 Tamiya Yamato Battleship with full PE. The choices are killing me.....

Ben

[RangerNeil]

You could do a nice 1/35 Soviet D30 Howitzer - and perhaps the Zil 131 or Ural 375 tow vehicle/gun tractor.....

[cor]

Very nice. The detail is amazing, turns it into a real jeep. That Yamato would be an extremely challenging build,

[luc75]

Some amazing detail Ben. Do like the black and white picture at the end