1/35 U.S Utility Truck M151 Ford Mutt

[zak]

The M151 was developed in the 1950's. It had a 4 cylinder 2.3 litre OHV engine. 4 speed with 4 wheel drive,
Ford began production in 1959 and later models were built by Kaiser Jeep and AM General.
This is the M151A1 version from 1964, various upgrades had been made.
Around 200,000 version of the M151 were produced.
Essentially a Jeep upgrade.

This is the Tamiya version under construction.
I will build this as a Marine Corps version.

[zak]

On the Modelling Day, I started this Academy version, it is not the same as the Tamiya and includes a full engine. This is the M151A1 version.

[zak]

The Academy has much more detail included, engine, radiator, air cleaner. battery compartment under the seat. See photo.

[chriswil42]

Hope you'll be painting the batteries.

[zak]

I might even wire them up!

[MSea]

Don't forget the dipstick for the engine 

[chriswil42]

Make the lights work aswell?

[zak]

Don't forget the dipstick for the engine 

There is only one dipstick I know!

Battery and plugs wired up!

[MSea]

HoHoHo you little wag you - now who are you thinking about 

[zak]

The Tamiya one has had the wheels added and some weathering.
Decals added as well.
Just the driver to add and some dry brushing to do, then a bit more weathering.

[chriswil42]

Looking great.

[zak]

Weathered, almost there, just a figure to convert as a passenger.

[zak]

Back to the Academy kit, engine detail and batteries painted.

[MSea]

Looking great but I can't see the dipstick - hohohho 

[chriswil42]

Looking great. Nice detail.