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  • pjgtech
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    • Dec 2023
    • 760
    • Peter
    • Swale Kent UK

    #1

    And on to the next one, Airfix DUKw amphibious vehicle - 1:76 scale

    After prevaricating for a couple of days I finally decided on my next build. My Lidl (or was it Aldi?) Xmas bargain Airfix kit. The DUKw amphibious vehicle.
    Obligatory original kit pics, box, sprues, etc....
    Few parts on the sprues look like they will need a bit of cleaning up, flash, etc...
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  • Jim R
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    • Apr 2018
    • 15636
    • Jim
    • Shropshire

    #2
    That is a real golden oldie. Must be 50+ years old. The old Airfix parts on a tree rather than the sprues we see now.

    Google Sefton Lifeguards DUKW for an unusual paint scheme
    Last edited by Jim R; 09 December 2024, 21:28.

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    • pjgtech
      pjgtech commented
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      Hmmm, interesting.... 8-)
  • Miko
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    • Feb 2024
    • 582

    #3
    Originally posted by Jim R
    That is a real golden oldie. Must be 50+ years old.
    According to 'scalemates' it was a new tool in 1966!

    In the inexplicable railway scale of 1/76?

    Miko (my only 1/76 was Airfix Airfield Control Tower, the only mold Hornby didn't want, apparently?)

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    • pjgtech
      pjgtech commented
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      Cool, nearly as old as me then......nearly. 8-)
  • pjgtech
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    • Dec 2023
    • 760
    • Peter
    • Swale Kent UK

    #4
    Looking at the clean up of parts required, I think this will be a good test for my new Dspiae sanding tool.

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    • pjgtech
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      • Dec 2023
      • 760
      • Peter
      • Swale Kent UK

      #5
      Quite a simple build this one, progress so far...
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      • pjgtech
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        • Dec 2023
        • 760
        • Peter
        • Swale Kent UK

        #6
        No big update, just added the axles/wheels.......
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        • pjgtech
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          • Dec 2023
          • 760
          • Peter
          • Swale Kent UK

          #7
          Quick update.
          Fully built now and fully painted.
          Just got to stick on the canvas cover then gloss then do a bit of weathering.
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          • pjgtech
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            • Dec 2023
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            • Peter
            • Swale Kent UK

            #8
            Decals now on and glossed.
            Just a bit of light weathering / panel line to do....
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