Soviet zil 157k

[GerryW]

This looks like it's going to be some serious building here! Great work. :thumb2:

[Mark1]

Thanks Gerry, I may have just opened myself a can of worms but you never know till you try these things.

[Dave Ward]

The Ural I built was an old ICM model, not up to later standards, but probably reflects the 'basic' Soviet nature. The only picture I could find was a comparison between the ZiL- 131 (l ) and the Ural-375 (r) from August 2017 - hope you don't mind me posting it............

Dave

[Mark1]

Trump

The Ural I built was an old ICM model, not up to later standards, but probably reflects the 'basic' Soviet nature. The only picture I could find was a comparison between the ZiL- 131 (l ) and the Ural-375 (r) from August 2017 - hope you don't mind me posting it............
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Dave

Trumpeter do the zil 135 and there is a 130 about not sure who makes it.
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[Mark1]

Chassis went together OK, now on to the many parts of the running gear.

[Mark1]

Many parts later the chassis complete with running gear except the engine.

[Tim Marlow]

Wow, lots of detail on that one Mark. Almost seems a shame to hide it with the body and wheels…..

[Mark1]

Wow, lots of detail on that one Mark. Almost seems a shame to hide it with the body and wheels…..

I sometimes think I could leave out half the build with these trucks and just stick the wheels on the end of some lollie sticks and not turn it upside down :smiling: :tongue-out3:

[Tim Marlow]

Yes, but where’s the fun in that Mark LOL….

[Guest]

Build a diorama of the assembly line at the factory where these are built?

[Mark1]

Build a diorama of the assembly line at the factory where these are built? :smiling3:

That's food for thought!

[The Smythe Meister]

Just had an interesting read up on this one Mark,
Very nice progress mate:thumb2:,
As has been said,that`s a seriously nice looking chassis with all it`s cracking details,
Good stuff!
Andy

[Mark1]

Got some paint on the chassis and engine, front section with winch and front bumper still to be painted in green .

[Lee Drennen]

Don't think I could manage this in 1/87 scale.....the wires would be thinner than a human hair. Looks like you are off to a good start on this Mark......I can keep an eye on JR for you, he really gets excited when you say things like 4BO or Fire, Petrol etc. In the mean time will there be refreshments? I prefer Tetley's but Yorkshire will do. Rick H. :thumb2:

Your finally coming to your senses and drinking Yorkshire tea you will make JR proud

[Lee Drennen]

Looks good Mark