ICM 1/35 Zil-131 Flat-bed Truck - Reveal

[alextheblue]

Having already apologised for being greedy and entering this SiG twice, here is my second foray into the world of ICM trucks. The first one was the Studebaker US6 and this was a great kit that I thoroughly enjoyed putting together. There were a couple of minor issues with the kit though, but I won't bore you with the details here, you can always check out my build thread. What I will say though is that this must be a later offering from ICM as most of the gripes from the Stude have been addressed with this kit. The smaller fragile bits were attached to the sprue slightly differently so that you didn't get the breakages that I experienced with my first kit. Plus everything just seemed to be of better quality, the plastic, the instructions, even the box it all came in. The decals however, were no better - although I did manage to rescue the one for the rear number plate, but this did break as well.

So, having subjected you to enough pain with my first entry, I will quit the waffle and get straight on with the pictures.


















And that's it, no more I promise, I'll leave you in peace!

Thanks for taking a look!

[Hillbilly]

Very nice I think you captured the look perfectly

[Nev]

Great job mate weathering looks really nice on this!

[rubegoldberg]

that looks great! the boards in the back are perfect.

[Russ72]

Fine piece of work Alex. Love the worn effect on the tray. Damn good.

[GIACOMER]

gotta love this

[Yevgeny]

Great workl, one of my favourite models this months

[wappynutter]

,,,,and another, as mentioned on the other build reveal, Superbly Awesome finish.. Fan-bloody-tastic matey..






Continued success Alex...
Stay safe and well.....

[alextheblue]

Very nice I think you captured the look perfectly

Thanks Steve!

[alextheblue]

Great job mate weathering looks really nice on this!

Thanks Nev!

[alextheblue]

that looks great! the boards in the back are perfect.

Thanks rubegoldberg!

[alextheblue]

gotta love this

Thanks Giacomer!

[alextheblue]

Great workl, one of my favourite models this months

Thanks Yevgeny!

[alextheblue]

,,,,and another, as mentioned on the other build reveal, Superbly Awesome finish.. Fan-bloody-tastic matey..






Continued success Alex...
Stay safe and well.....

Thanks Andy, you're too kind!

You keep well too bud!

[alextheblue]

Fine piece of work Alex. Love the worn effect on the tray. Damn good.

Thanks Russ, appreciate that!

[gustavlekstal]

A stunner most impressive for me is the worn wood look and the technique you used. top shelf

[schweinhund227]

Love the chipping you have done to the Truck Bed !

Well done !

one question thou, what happen to the glass ? or what's the story behind it !

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Awesome!
I love the chipped wooden planks! Great weathering mate