Opel Blitz Fire Engine

Another stalled build dragged out for the holidays. Was watching TV, with the sanding bowl on my lap, when Alya decided that she liked the box.

Took her out, straight back in. Removed her again, to a huge hiss at me. The old girl was not happy about the loss of her box!

Back to the Blitz, I'm building it as a post war job, in red. The kit has all the parts for the military version, but no decals.
I couldn't not build a fire engine in red now, could I?

I've opened one half of the bonnet to show the added engine detail, I've also upgraded the interior trim.

I will understand if there is a hair in the paint.

I had hoped to paint the tank today, but its raining here. The chassis is complete and I'm working on the hose racks today.

Dash decals are parts drawer ones. Not authentic but will suffice. It will be built as my version of a "Custom Cab" ie some extra chrome, on door handles, grill, window reveal mouldings, etc.

The kit should have black mudguards & wheels. I've never liked black wheels so red they are. The paint is cheap auto store rattle can red. Doesn't
react with Italeri's plastic & dries to a lovely gloss.

Fuel lines & plug leads added to the engine, as well as the backs of the instruments. I might get inspired & wire them.............

It's looking good Chris, the decals look period correct too.!!

Skid wrote:It's looking good Chris, the decals look period correct too.!!

From memory, they're from a drag/race car. The fuel gauge should read 'benzine' but I can live with it. I've started wiring the instruments.

It's coming along nicely and I agree with your choice of red for the wheels.

Instuments wired. Doing the headlights & more brackets today.

Then off to a fly in on the coast. Lots of eye candy- beach & airfield!

Wiring and engine look great, Chris. I assume this is a 1/24 scale model. Who made this one?

Details look great Chris. Nice work.

Have fun at the beach. In two weeks I am off to Florida and the Keys to enjoy warmth and sunshine!

RetiredMike wrote:Wiring and engine look great, Chris.  I assume this is a 1/24 scale model.  Who made this one?

It's the Italeri 1/24 kit. They make a 1/35 version too, and there is a 1 /24 tray body kit that can be either WW 2 or post war version.

They're a little dated, but as you can see, build into a reasonable model.


Cheers,

Chris

webby wrote:They're a little dated, but as you can see, build into a reasonable model.

In the hands of someone who know what they're doing.... I might add !!!

Nice work Chris, loving the little details

Looking good Chris.  When you said you are off to the beach my first thought was BEACH in January!!  Then it dawned on me Australia.  You have fun.  As for me I'll be looking out the window at the snow.

The engine looks right at home in the bay. Keep up the good work!

Hi Mr W,

Looking great so far Sir, may I ask what wire have you used for the rear of the dials please, it look's spot on...

Hi Pete,

pete s wrote:warmth and sunshine!

May I ask what this "warmth and sunshine" is please, is it some sort of theater show or something...

Andy...

The wiring looks just right Chris. Nice one.

Andy, I don't know the size of the wire, its just strands from off cuts of 12 V automotive wire lying around the house/work.
The 'speedo cable' is the old phone wiring from our humble abode. Black, red, blue & orange to pick from.

Cheers,

Chris

Johnag wrote:Hi Mr W,

Looking great so far Sir, may I ask what wire have you used for the rear of the dials please, it look's spot on...

Hi Pete,

pete s wrote:warmth and sunshine!

May I ask what this "warmth and sunshine" is please, is it some sort of theater show or something...

Andy...

webby wrote:Andy, I don't know the size of the wire, its just strands from off cuts of 12 V automotive wire lying around the house/work.
The 'speedo cable' is the old phone wiring from our humble abode. Black, red, blue & orange to pick from.

Cheers,

Chris

Hi Mr W,

Many thanks for the info Sir, it really does look great...

Andy...

Firewall detail wiring looks great.
Looking forward to this build!

I have the Opel Blitz kit (old kit not sure on scale). Your work is so very, very good. Thank you!

Shot the cab on Sunday, and its dried enough for a pic. I just realised that I now have to fill
that triangular gap in the passenger foot well.

It wasn't exposed until muggins me decided to show off & open the bonnet.

Ooops!! You can do it Chris.