Ford F-30 gs LRDG 1941

By: Frank Schirmer

Manufacturer(s): ESCI

Modifications: Scratch-build general service body and engine, Chassis and cab from ESCI Quad Field Artillery Tractor, wheels are from HASEGAWA Daimler, painted with HUMBROL enamel, wash and drybrush, MIG pigments

Description: figures comes from CMK and MILICAST Ford F-30 general service L.R.D.G. in 1941, it is the predecessor of the Chevrolett 1533 30cwt

Judge 1
The model is nicely built and I like the variety of stowage added. The base paintwork is good, but I would suggest it is a good base for more weathering and shading and it lacks depth. This would especially be true of any desert vehicle, even a relatively new one, so some small scratches and scuff around the edges would look in place. Also more shading around the details. I would also suggest more dust, especially on the horizontal surfaces.
Judge 2
A good solid effort here on the build of this model. The paint scheme used, combined with diversity of the stowage, makes this a very interesting and eye catching subject. The markings are nicely applied and appropriately weathered as well. The use of some washes, and a bit of tonal variation would be helpful in adding to the depth of the finish. Some of the stowage/accessories could use a bit more dullcoat to take the sheen off. The “waving” green flag adds a nice touch of “life” to the overall presentation, but sits a bit oddly on the pole (i.e. a bit canted at the bottom). Good work. Wayne
Judge 3
A well executed and fairly comlex conversion, it would have been nice to see a more complex in progress shot of the various subasseblies. Paintwork is suitable and interesting, using very attractive colours, although it does appear to have been applied a little thickly in places, especially on some of the detail parts. The model lacks convincing weathering, despite having received a dust wash. The paintwork appears in pristine condition, lacking any scrapes or wear patches and this does not seem appropriate for an old vehicle serving in such a harsh environment. The modeller appers to have used a rather heavy dry-brushing of metallic paints over a blackish base for many metal parts. A dark grey base, black wash and very light drybrushing in slightly metallic grey, followed by a rub with graphite will give a much more convincing scale effect.