Vintage Monogram 1/35 M34 REO 2.5 Ton Eagar Beaver Truck

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s one I’ve started and painted twice I’ve had it for several years thought I give it another go. I’m going to give it another paint job and add some Don Mills Tow Hooks and gear shift/break lever

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s a update. Re painted the cab/frame, Fixed the back of the fuel tank, sanded the tires, added the tow hooks and worked on the bed a little by adding more slats

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
There is something very satisfying about making a nice model from an unpromising starter. You have to be slightly masochistic as well :tongue-out3:Looks like you have made a good start.
Jim

[Lee Drennen]

Jim. Thanks for the complement and stopping by yes you are so right I almost put this in the bin.

[scottie3158]

Lee,
Nice work the tyres have scrubbed up well. The slats are a nice addition.

[Lee Drennen]

Paul. Thanks for the complement and stopping by. I was wondering if I was going to get the tires to the look I wanted. I think the slats are going to make a big difference

[minitnkr]

Nice job on the fuel tank. Remember those extra slats are the seats folded up, so will need some extra details. Built this Monogram model way back when but a tyke. PaulE

[Lee Drennen]

Paul. Thanks I have the seats I might test them folded I appreciate the insight and thanks for stopping by and the complement

[Mini Me]

Great start on this Lee. Remember seeing this kit when first released...couldn't afford it...ended up getting the Jeep towing the 37mm.
Rick H.

[outrunner]

Looking good Lee.

Andy.

[SimonT]

Blimey, 1957 first released - that explains the simplified nature of the kit

Old kits are good fun though

[Lee Drennen]

Simon. Thanks for stopping by. Yes that was when my oldest brother was born. Old kits are fun to mess with sometimes. This one is on the simple side but I hope by adding some aftermarket details it might become a shelf queen.

[Lee Drennen]

Worked on the side of the bed this evening thanks for our good friend PaulE for pointing out the “slats” I was putting on we’re actually the benches which came with the kit. So I removed the pin marks on the sides and the benches and test fitted one and I like it. Thanks Paul for pointing this out you are a asset to the forum.

[Steve Jones]

Great to see you working your magic on this old classic. Luv what you have done to it

[Lee Drennen]

Steve. Thanks for the complement. It’s starting to be a fun build I think I’m going to get some archer gauge decals for the dash this will help it more