Toyota Hi-Lux

Modeling Subjects Armor
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just finished this one, Meng kit in 1/35 scale, depicts a truck in Libya in 2011

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Very well done! Exceptionally realistic finish! How did you like the kit?

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thanks, its a great kit, I will get another one but will shop around for a cheaper price.

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Looks awesome. Great job on it Have you seen the resin replacement grill that comes w/the Toyota logo on it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DVC-35002-1-35-Grill-for-pickup-Meng-VS-001-VS-002-/171531878819?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item27f018c1a3

It is pretty nice and dresses it up nicely. I have one for mine and reviewed it here: http://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=8329

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Hello James. That’s very interestin model. By the way - how did you do 2 chromed elements on toyota ? is it chromed by meng or you did paint or may be silver pegments ?

Vladimir

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There are no chrome parts in the kit. My guess is metalizer paint.

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Thanks guys, interesting grill I’ll check into that for future builds! Although looking at it I think drilling six holes in the right places will make the Toyota logo

For the chrome I use Alclad

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Very nice,wear and tear just right.

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That’s beautiful work James, nice model and the dust and weathering looks perfect!

One question though, does the kit include an option to build it with right hand steering or could it be converted? I thought about picking one up to build just as a regular civilian vehicle to use in a dio with a modern Japanese MBT.

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No provision in the kit for right-hand drive. You could cut apart the dash board and reassemble it in right-hand drive configuration though.

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Thanks Gino, sounds like an easy enough modification.

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That looks absolutely real James. You are a master at this IMHO.