Really off road - like, in water !

[tikbalang]

awesome skillz!!! were there any mods to the underside?

[Mr Slug]

Yeah, quite a bit of modification.

Here is a pic of the floor pan,

[bajaherbie]

what, no keel?

[SANDDUDE]

Amazing Craftsmanship!

~SD

[DeMinimis]

My jaw is on the floor. Incredible work. Great thread.

[Mr Slug]

Thanks for the great comments guys,

Now for a little update on the replica.

After due consideration regarding the final painting, I deceided on a camoflauge scheme.

Yep, the famous - or infamous (depends on what team you were batting for in the mid 40's) 3 colour 'Normandy'. Used by the bad guys in western Europe in the summer and fall of '44.

This is the scheme, as shown here on a fantastically restored genuine typ166 from the UK. - I just love this little truck.



And 'modelled' here



And my effort to copy that scheme.

[david58]

I give you a A+

[bajaherbie]

what does it say on the dash? something about 70 kph?

[kangaboy]

Any luck finding, or more likely fabbing, a top for ur little guy there?
Great work by the way...just jaw dropping skills.

[SANDDUDE]

When do we get to see it floating in water?

~SD

[takotruckin]

It looks awesome. You have done a GREAT job so far.

[Mr Slug]

Thanks Guys,

I hope to have the maiden voyage in about 2/3 weeks time - a month at most.

A top is currectly being fashioned from a ww2 willys jeep cover.

yes, the '70 kph' is a warning about maximum speed

I don't speak German, but think it is something like "anyvone exceeding 70kph vill be shot"

[bugman742002]

i think it says that the max swimming speed is 70kph.

[Mr Slug]

i think it says that the max swimming speed is 70kph.

I hope so, I will take my skis !.........

[Mr Slug]

Few more pictures