Rick Hoskinson used an obsolete Roco 234/1 armored car as a basic starting point for this model. Rick cut out the upper compartment and added an interior and Preiser Pak 40 anti-tank gun on a scratchbuilt mount. He also removed the rear engine deck details and scratchbuilt new intake louvers and access hatches. Rick added a scratchbuilt antenna mount and armored skirting around the gun mount as well as an ammo box on top of the right fender. Also added were a scratchbuilt front bumper and mounts as well as rear radiator grille, exhaust pipes, and mufflers. The spare tire mount and tire are from the spare parts box. The model was painted with Model Masters paint and weathered with Pastel chalks, dry pigments, and art pencils; finished with TL decals. The figure is from Preiser.

Posted January 21, 2012