Road Grader

This metal HO scale road grader has been in my collection for decades.

I decided it was time to paint it.

So I painted it.

It turned out pretty well for an old kit.

I used a soft plastic Roco driver.

Close up on the engine detail.

The wheels don't turn.

Nice detail on the radiator. 

It is soft metal and a bit fragile.

Bottom view, it's not very detailed.

Over all it's a good model I think.
 

Artillery, Truck, Trailers

Some of my artillery is in the queue.  It's due to have the wheels painted and the ground cover installed. 

The 37mm mountain gun was deployed in units of three guns, here they are!

Painting Eko 2 1/2 ton truck passengers that will be redeployed as Jeep drivers.

Roco 5 ton tracker, ready for wheels to be painted.

Van ready for wheels to be painted, and the landing gear adjusted.

Metal model road grader, after about 30 years it's time to paint it and paint the tires.

Roco trailer, note the front landing gear is a trailer hitch!  Put a drop of gap filling super glue in the center and paint the rim black to make it into a decent replacement for the missing piece!