Chevrolet 1533X2 30-cwt trucks

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Simon Theobald

I would like to make a scale model of one but the Tamiya one that is most common has a totally different grill and will need modifying somewhat. Any help appreciated!

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The Tamiya kit has the same grill with some bars missing otherwise it is the same as the truck in the photo.

[David Dunlop]

Great photo!

Anyone know what the front plate means and when/where they were used? First one I have seen.

David

[Ilian Filipov]

Originally Posted by cliff

The Tamiya kit has the same grill with some bars missing otherwise it is the same as the truck in the photo.

I'm in doubt this one is with 4B1 metal body fitted to LRDG trucks, looks wooden. Could be 1311X3 model used also in the desert (with marker lights on top of the headlights) but with untouched "waterfall" grille. The problem is that the Tamiya model is of 1533X2.

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Ilian Filipov

I'm in doubt this one is with 4B1 metal body fitted to LRDG trucks, looks wooden. Could be 1311X3 model used also in the desert (with marker lights on top of the headlights) but with untouched "waterfall" grille. The problem is that the Tamiya model is of 1533X2.

The Tamiya front body panels are the same as the truck shown apart from missing some bars from the grill!

[Ilian Filipov]

Originally Posted by cliff

The Tamiya front body panels are the same as the truck shown apart from missing some bars from the grill!

Hi Cliff,
Yep, I know the front sheet metal was the same up to 1947 but this can't make the wrestling with Tamiya kit easier.
Cheers!