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Captured Russian World War II Zis-5 Truck & Trailer - By Rick Hoskinson


The Roco/Komo kit was the base kit for this project and the trailer was made up from the leftover bed and tarp from a previous fuel truck project. Since this is a "captured" vehicle the large aerial recognition flag on the hood was fashioned from a candy bar foil. Other scratchbuilt details are side mirror, exhaust system, etched brass running boards, shift lever, and license plates. The trailer frame is from Herpa as well as the jerry cans.  Fenders are scratchbuilt from styrene and wheels and tires are from the spares box. Paint is Model Masters Russian Armor Green. Decals are from TL.

Posted September 26, 2021