Hanomag SS 100
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I'd never heard of this particular truck but the moment I laid eyes on this kit I wanted one! I just love the unorthodox looks of this bad boy. The huge front end which houses an equally huge engine, the shape of the cab, the rear end with the fuel tank and toolbox...
Takom did a fine job on this one. Crisply molded, great fit, clear instructions. It was a joy to build.
I built it OOB in civilian livery, save for the front license plate which I nicked from a MiniArt truck kit, along with the decals. I did use the rear license plate from the Hanomag kit and cut the MiniArt decal to shape. Oh and I made the towing thing on the front bumper. Lastly, I cut off the molded on door handles (that should be illegal on a kit like this) and re-attached them on a bit of rod. Everything else is box stock, without any additional detailing because in this case I was purely interested in the looks of this machine.
I mixed up 2 shades of green using Vallejo Model Colour paints, a lighter one for the interior and a dark
