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  • Marcello
    • Apr 2018
    • 102

    #1

    Sahariana AS42

    Hi
    since I have recently moved form MM, here is my first entry. This was supposed to be my entry for the 'Desert Group Build 2018' but couldn't start it before the recent announcements. Enough with the past and let's look at the bright future, shall we?
    This is going to be completely OOB build with just a basic desert base (which I have not yet even imagined...). I have not yet decided whether it will be a plain Giallo Desertico (desert yellow) or a camouflage patter as seen in some rare pictures. We'll see...
    The Camionetta Sahariana AS42 was the Italian response to the British LRDG reconnaissance vehicles and saw battle field in North Africa starting late November 1942. Early success convinced the Italian forces to its use in the final stages of the campaign in Libia and the whole campaign in Tunisia. After the end of war some units remained active until it was definitively retire in 1954.
    The Italeri kit is not bad at all, with some nice details. The plastic is stiff, and some cleaning of mould lines is needed. Apart from that so far so good.
    I am not sure if pictures have been posted correctly to be seen. If not, any suggestion is more than appreciated.
    Cheers
    Marcello
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    #2
    Comin right along Marcello

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    • Marcello
      • Apr 2018
      • 102

      #3
      thanks Tony

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      • papa 695
        Moderator
        • May 2011
        • 22770

        #4
        First of all, welcome to the forum Marcello, a nice start and the kit looks to have some nice detail. Looking forward to the next update.

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        • Tim Marlow
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 18901
          • Tim
          • Somerset UK

          #5
          Hi Marcello, glad you came over. This is looking good. Personally I love the picture handling on this site, so easy to use!
          Cheers
          Tim

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          • Marcello
            • Apr 2018
            • 102

            #6
            Originally posted by papa 695
            First of all, welcome to the forum Marcello, a nice start and the kit looks to have some nice detail. Looking forward to the next update.
            Thanks Ian. Will try to post as soon the progress is significant enough to make sense:thumb2:

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            • Marcello
              • Apr 2018
              • 102

              #7
              Originally posted by Tim Marlow
              Hi Marcello, glad you came over. This is looking good. Personally I love the picture handling on this site, so easy to use!
              Cheers
              Tim
              thx Tim. I agree the picture handling is very good indeed...still managed to mess it up:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:

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              • Steve Jones
                • Apr 2018
                • 6615

                #8
                Marcello
                After a great start mate. Look forward to seeing the next update
                Steve

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                • Marcello
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 102

                  #9
                  Hi,
                  A very brief update. I have started to put some colour in the interior and the seats, since it be diffixult to do it later on. I am using AK Real colour, but have some issues in finding the right dilution. Anyway I’ll find eventually. The greens are brushed, the rest airbrushed.
                  Cheers
                  Marcello
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                  • scottie3158
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Apr 2018
                    • 14201
                    • Paul
                    • Holbeach

                    #10
                    Marcello,

                    Your off to a great start. I have looked at getting this kit a few times myself.

                    Scottie

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                    • Marcello
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 102

                      #11
                      Originally posted by scottie3158
                      Marcello,

                      Your off to a great start. I have looked at getting this kit a few times myself.

                      Scottie
                      Thx Scottie. It is a very nice kit, you may go ahead with your plan:thumb2:

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                      • Neo
                        • May 2018
                        • 526

                        #12
                        Greetings! Very interesting project. I also have this kit and have plans to build it in near future. I have already bought some aftermarket to it:wheels from Hussar and Jerrycans from Asuka.

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                        • Jim R
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 15687
                          • Jim
                          • Shropshire

                          #13
                          Hi Marcello
                          You're off to a nice start. The kit looks rather nice. Some detail even on the underside. Are the springs from the kit or have you scratched them. Never seen Jerry cans moulded as a group.
                          Jim

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                          • Wouter
                            • Apr 2018
                            • 742

                            #14
                            Hi Marcello, nice build you got yourself there. And paint already ey. Looking forward to see how the rest will unfold! The jerrycans are something special indeed.

                            Cheers

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                            • Steve Brodie
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Sep 2014
                              • 4652

                              #15
                              welcome and thats looking good

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