It Ain't the Red Ball Express

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It Ain't the Red Ball Express

Post by Karl Dak » Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:03 pm


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Re: It Ain't the Red Ball Express

Post by normandy » Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:45 pm

Great picture Karl! That Indy Truck for what it is......is a cool piece.
Anyone ever figure out what it says on the door? I was able to translate WesternOutlaw but that's about it.... :wink:

Well done Karl! Oh and if I may.....that screw....paint, putty or photoshop, it just stands out to much.

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Re: It Ain't the Red Ball Express

Post by Karl Dak » Tue Sep 23, 2014 5:37 am

Thanks Normandy. I must say that I've always loved this Cargo Truck. I think it's one of Hasbro's best Indiana Jones items (followed by the German Motorcycle).

I'm not sure what the door says - something about a "large load, caution".

Re. the screw, noted and agree with you. I was looking at it after I photographed thinking that it should have been covered by a small hub cap or something. The silver color stands out.

Let's try this as a color variation:

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German Cargo Truck by WesternOutlaw, on Flickr

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Re: It Ain't the Red Ball Express

Post by normandy » Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:41 pm

Wow, That did it !! Great job Karl.

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Re: It Ain't the Red Ball Express

Post by maritime96 » Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:18 pm

Agree 100% with Normandy - that picture looks much better without the screw showing. The Indiana Jones truck is really a great vehicle for what it is, looks great in your picture.
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Re: It Ain't the Red Ball Express

Post by granch » Wed Sep 24, 2014 2:34 pm

What is written on the door:
"Caution pedestrians
"oversized load
"danger pallet...
(part of the last word is missing, it is behind the soldier's coat, don't now what is hidden)

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