Trumpeter zil-157

[FullArmor]

I bought this kit 10€ from older gentleman at truck meet. He had driven these at military.

These were used in sixties and some converted to diesel in seventies because of massive fuel consumption (42 l/100 km).

Kit looks like fairly decent. My first truck build and second car model. Wish me luck😁

[FullArmor]

Engine. Good instructions and fitment of parts. Added missing ingition leads. Need to add capasitor.

[FullArmor]

In picture ingition leads seam too large but in reality they are ok. That red cable diameter is 0.25mm and it is used in wire wrap test circuits. It is almost impossible to try use any smaller cable.

[FullArmor]

I'm not completely satisfied with capasitor, but better than nothing. I hope that this motor will fit nicely to frame. Next i will start with frame construction.

[belugawhaleman]

Nice start.

Will be following.

[FullArmor]

The most nerve wracking step of build...to get all frame pieces to line up...luckily this kit has been like assebling lego bricks👍

[PanzerWomble]

FYI Sometimes building a simple jig to align it all can be helpful .

Also might be worth looking at the work of Alexander Pedan for some inspiration ?, he's made some great trucks over the years, although been quiet for a while .

[FullArmor]

8 hours ago, PanzerWomble said:

FYI Sometimes building a simple jig to align it all can be helpful .

Also might be worth looking at the work of Alexander Pedan for some inspiration ?, he's made some great trucks over the years, although been quiet for a while .

thanks for the tips👍

[FullArmor]

Frame painted.

[FullArmor]

Wooden subframe.

[FullArmor]

Super tiny axle joints.

[FullArmor]

The most time consuming and the most challenging piece which i have assembled ever. Details of this kit is outstanding.

[DocRob]

Your patience pays off, the engine looks great and the axle is a feast for the eye.

Cheers Rob

[FullArmor]

9 minutes ago, DocRob said:

Your patience pays off, the engine looks great and the axle is a feast for the eye.

Cheers Rob

thanks🙂. It was challenge to glue everything together whilst also obtain movable steering and rotating rims🧐.

[FullArmor]

There is 3D model of this truck in internet. There one can rotate frame freely. It has come handy many times allready.

[FullArmor]

Added batterybox, pressure accumulators, subframe and front suspension.

[FullArmor]

Added fuelcell and aft axles.

[DocRob]

Looking good, nice drybrushing to enhance the contrast FA.

Cheers Rob

[FullArmor]

Here is some updated pictures. Added engine and axles. Wooden bed was very nice to build and paint. I am happy with results. 🙂

[DocRob]

That looks fantastic, I love the wood finish.

Cheers Rob

[Martinnfb]

Great woodwork.

 

[GusMac]

Same as they said!  👍

[FullArmor]

I do not have skills to paint any finer details. i will leave as it is but can anybody tell me how can i create clear lenses to these dials?

[DocRob]

I usually use a drop of Pledge / Future or another gloss clear medium.

Cheers Rob

[FullArmor]

1 hour ago, DocRob said:

I usually use a drop of Pledge / Future or another gloss clear medium.

Cheers Rob

Ok. I will try that. Thanks