Small Scale Military Headquarters

We got a few 21st century 1/144 2.5 Ton Trucks at a decent price. We didn't have one with a canvas cover over the back cargo area and decided to try making one.


The big chunck of plastic that was used to screw the truck to the base was cut away which made it come apart with out a problem. The solid wind shield was also cut away.


The molded in rails were cut away and single ones were made from stretched spru. It didn't matter how they looked because they were going to be covered.


Once the super glue set the rails were rolled over and glued to the other side.


Mixed up some white glue and water and dipped in pre cut piece's of tissue. The front, back first and then the top.




Some paint, a few stars, a piece of clear plastic for the windshield.






A coat of flat over the paint and stars and were done.


Not too bad for first attempt, the canvas could have been a little tighter with not so many bumps but who knows in over 3 1/2 years of war one truck didn't look like this.

And I thought 1/35th scale was challenging. You would have had me at the tarp but you had to show off with the windshield too?

Btw, were you aiming for a specific theater with the green tarp? I've always imagined them as khaki/tan but am not a truck tarp expert.

Excellent work man!

Thanks grunt1,
I was just looking for something in WWII. I recall a lot of OD canvas covers at the military shows. I am not a military vehicle person, I am more on the aircraft side.

Amazing, especially at 1/144. Looks great

Looks great

Great work! You made a very realistic enhancement to that little model and I'm amazed you made the extra effort to add actual framing and "canvass" on such a tiny scale

Excellent work!

Thanks for the positive comments guys. Working on a second one to maybe throw up on Ebay. Not sure which would be more desirable OD body with OD canvas over cab & bed or OD body and tan over cab & bed. Suggestions? Will post pics of build when done.