Diamond t 969A Wrecker
This is the Mirror Models kit of the Diamond T Wrecker, it's a complicated kit with lots of small parts and lots of even smaller parts, I added most of the LZ Models upgrade PE set, it was painted with Vallejo and weathered with AK interactive products. The wire ropes were replicated with braided fishing line that was stained with E'TAC sepia smoke ink.
Rob Pollock said on December 8, 2014
These are excellent kits, and yours is a great example of the type. At Telford, MM were selling these at a big discount on the last day - wish I had picked one up!
Bernard Wylie said on December 8, 2014
I'm seriously considering getting the hard top version, but first I want the Cat D7 they are releasing in the new year.
Rob Pollock said on December 8, 2014
Yes they have an interesting range of unusual types, all superbly rendered, and I think to have them set in a simple but effective vignette might also provide a further 'value added' factor in most cases. Once again congratulations on a great looking model.
Bernd Müller said on December 8, 2014
Amazing build, the amount of nice details is breathtaking.
Love the dirt effect of the windscreen wipers
Well done
Ulf Lundberg said on December 8, 2014
Very well built and a subtle paintjob too.
Nice!
Richard Mcstay said on December 8, 2014
Stunning to every last detail! That's a great idea to use fishing braid, I might have to borrow that one of you! The windscreen is fantastic as well mate. It's impossible to tell that's a model to be honest!
AL HOFFMAN said on December 8, 2014
Looks perfect, well built. I have this kit & was wondering about it's quality. You have given me a positive answer to that question.
Craig Abrahamson said on December 8, 2014
Exquisite detail work, my friend...and your photos really bring your work to the forefront. Outstanding job all 'round. 5-star review for that one!
bob mack said on December 8, 2014
beautiful patina...detail and subject
Simon Whitney said on December 8, 2014
Wonderful build Bernard, looks stunning.
Great finish and pics too.
Nice one mate.
Well done sir.
Morne Meyer said on December 8, 2014
A real work of art. Inspiration for a Vietnam guntruck! Well done!
Rick Wilkes said on December 8, 2014
Outstanding piece of work Bernard.
California Steve said on December 8, 2014
Great modeling Benard! Just a beautiful example of this beast of a truck.
California Steve
Mike Maynard said on December 8, 2014
The build quality is only exceeded by your paint application, great!
Bernard Wylie said on December 9, 2014
Thank you all for the kind words!
Tom Cleaver said on December 9, 2014
It looks real. Amazing work. Like really seriously stunning,. I'm not familiar with these kits - what scale?
Bernard Wylie said on December 9, 2014
Hi Tom, thank you.
Mirror Models do their kits in 1/35, check out the Cat D7 Bulldozer due for release in the new year, I'm waiting for that with baited breath.
http://www.mirror-models.com/Products.html
Chuck A. Villanueva said on December 11, 2014
Excellent well done wrecker. I have heard of this company but this is the first time I have seen one built and the detail is amazing. I also want to thank you for the link to their website. I am going to pick up a couple of kits from them. Thanks for sharing Bernard.
George Williams said on December 15, 2014
Like everyone else has already said, Bernard, fantastic, amazing, incredible, many thanks for sharing with us.