Here is what a resin kit looks like before paint. Gray putty and black glue can be unsightly at this time, but a coat of paint will make everything good.
This kit is completely resin, and the mirror frames were damaged over the time I took to complete this kit. I ended up using the now discontinued Eduard photo-etch set to replace them.
Th gray cable is beading string. It does not fray and there are no loose ends to make it look like the material it actually is.
I love the tires in this kit. It really make the M123 "beefy".
The new box art for this kit will feature this photo. My proudest moment in the hobby!
The pioneer tool rack on the fuel tank is from Collector's Brass. You can never have enough of these tool racks in the parts box.
The black star is applied using a Lion Roar stencil and Tamiya black pastel. The bumper codes were created with Testors white decal paper and an inkjet printer. The bridging code plate was made from strip styrene and a beading tool.
The electrical connector was made from wrapped wire and a bit of creative bending.
The cable in the foreground is beading thread, while that on the spool, is a resin cast part. Placards are from Archer.
Textile paint was used to create the grease on the fifth wheel.
Dashboard dials are from Archer's generic set. The two large dials are the same, just placed 180 degrees different. The placards are all from Archers generic set as well. Both sets of decal/transfers are invaluable for fleshing out vehicle interiors.
Dashboard dials are from Archer's generic set. The placards are all from Archers generic set as well. I used a drop of Testors clear glue on the dials to simulate glass. I also used the glue on the mirrors.
Just an underside shot. I like to take these on all my truck builds.
The bridging code plate was made from strip styrene and a beading tool.
This award was totally unexpected. Matter of fact I left the show early for not placing in any of the categories I competed in.
