I saw Bill's build and for some reason I had to get one. http://modelingmadness.com/review/misc/vehicles/russia/kop64.htm
So the kit has a few issues, one of the biggest is that Fred's feet doesn't power this beast. It's missing the engine, so I robbed one from my Willy's Jeep. I hacked off the jeep transmission case section from the engine and used some styrene to block the bits off. Built an oil pan and blocked off other bits. Next I punched some circles and added them to 64's transfer case. Need to add some putty to smooth things out. Using the jeep parts again, I built a radiator and blocked off the underside to other bits on that part. Finally I built the non existent fuel tank, it's not great but I think it will do. It is all black and with a green floor and white sides it will stand out when you look down from the top of the turret as it sit to the rear of the 64.
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A little update.
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I didn't like the left strap on the fuel tank and removed some, still not great but no more messing with it.
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Built the map holders and door locks/handle.
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Added a gas and brake petal.
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Only a few parts left on the sprue: steering wheel, two cargo hooks, tools and mg. After the paint barn, I will add the fuel line before putting together the top and bottom section.
Nice bit of scratchbuilding :)
Thanks.
Dusting this one off again. Where it stands now. Wow from 4 years ago. :o
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I don't recall what I couldn't figure out that stopped the project for all these years. Hope to paint some more small parts, final assemble and weathering to finish this up.
I didn't like the colors I had used so basically repainted everything. I muted the green on the body and black on the tires.
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Things left are the exhaust, machine gun and weathering.
I double dog dare you to finish it.... looking good. I like little fighting vehicles.
Quote from: JonE on Thu 11/20/14 12:29 PM
I double dog dare you to finish it....
Don't you put that evil on me Ricky Bobby!
Thanks Jon.
A little closer, only to finish painting the red on the tail light and paint and install the gun.
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