Italeri Mercedes Benz Actros 1/24

[Mickc1440]

Great work on the chassis so can't wait to see the colour shift, I did one on a truck build

[scottie3158]

Looking very good.

[Stefee]

Hi all,
An update on this build. I did try to get a picture of the body panels in black base coat but was unable to get a decent image.
After 3 coats of S.M.S. Abyss colour shift paint, affixing some tricky chrome decals I applied 2 coats of Proscale paints 2k clear. Not all together happy with the finish so have just bought a H&S Ultra 2024 for my next build. Still have to flat and polish. Hopefully the different colours show in the images.
The cab interior is dry fitted and 50% complete - decided on an unusual scheme.
Comments and criticism welcome.

[Ian M]

The out side of the cab looks very nice....not sure about the inside though. I'd need me raybans for in there. Lol

[Stefee]

I decided that if I am going to do a show off truck I will go with the purple/grey interior as, belive it or not, that combination was a bespoke option on several German marques (in the 80s). Raybans were very popular in the 80s as well!

[Stefee]

A quick update.
The cab area is all painted (some love the colour some dislike it - I love it) and the bed is done to the best of my abilities. Not 100 % happy with it but once buttoned up its virtually invisible.

[Mark1]

Looking good

[Scratchbuilder]

Wonderfull work on the Actros. Looking for more.
Horrible truck to work with, could not pull the skin of a rice pudding, and as draughty as a colander, thank the saints we were only having a try of one or two....

[scottie3158]

Wonderfull work on the Actros. Looking for more.
Horrible truck to work with, could not pull the skin of a rice pudding, and as draughty as a colander, thank the saints we were only having a try of one or two....

A very over rated badge IMHO

[Stefee]

Don't know much about the trucks but, prior to getting into bed with Chrysler, the cars were phenomally well built and lasted forever if properly maintained.
My dad bought a 350SE brand new in 1970 and sold it 40 years later with just over 1 million miles on it for more than the initial purchase price. It was in rust free excellent condition and the only unusual items changed were shock absorbers, propshsft bearing and semi auto choke mechanism. New oil and filter every 6000 miles and when the new owner opened the engine he could not measure any discernible bore wear.

[Stefee]

Right, finally finished this baby, more pictures in completed civilian truck section. Thanks for the comments and interest. More pieces in completed civilian truck section.

[minitnkr]

Beautiful finish.

[scottie3158]

Very nice.

[Ian M]

Nice one Stefan. Love the colour.

[Mickc1440]

Great finish