Tamiya Opel Truck Model Build 

You're welcome Wayne and thank you for the nice note. GL with your own projects!

Kind of an ironic twist to the story. But what were we to do, bomb around the Opel plant? It was a freakin' world war and the Nazis were trying to take over the world. Thanks for the note Felipe!

Thanks for watching and for the awesome note Mr. Able. And good luck on your own projects.

Thank-you Anthony for the awesome comment and thanks for stopping by. If you build this Blitz kit hopefully you'll have as much fun as I did. Good luck on your own projects.

Hi Steve - thanks for the awesome note. You can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit and I think you'll enjoy building this one. Sad about the knock-outs in the bed but a little cargo or a canvas cover and you're good to go. Have fun and good luck with your build!

@@stevieRay3211 No worries!, praise well deserved! I've done a number of kits last few years, mainly 1/35 military,i love doing the weathering!,it's always good to see other modellers videos,to get fresh ideas Again, excellent work Tomas!

Thanks Bill for the nice comment! I really appreciate hearing from viewers - luckily some of them are even complimentary! Best of luck with own building!

Thank you for the encouraging note Azzy, really appreciate it. Goes to show how even a person with all thumbs can pass inspection with enough practice. Thanks for watching and all the best to you!

Hi Marcos! Thank for the awesome comment. GL on your own projects.

Thank you!

Hi Panzer Meister - thank you for the nice comment and glad you could drop by. Comments from fellow modelers means a lot so I really appreciate it. Stay well my friend!

Thanks for the note PB and I appreciate the feedback. It sucks having to set aside the figures in these kits but time constraints when making the videos makes it difficult to finish them in a reasonable time. Plus I fear if I start to include the figures the series may turn into a comedy. All the best sir and thanks again!

Hey Eugene, thanks for the note. Don't keep the kit in your stash for too long. It's a nice build and looks great once done. Good luck with your building and God bless you when tackling the knock-outs on the bed. I can recommend a few good stowage items to hide the nasties.

Thanks for the nice comment John! Definitely a fun project.

Interesting technique. I've tried something similar but I don't seem to have the skills necessary to mix plastic with heat. Thanks for the suggestion.

Hey thanks! I appreciate the nice comment and much more mud and grime coming. Stay well.

Hi Hoppin. In my defense the scale does appear in the title sequence, albeit briefly. Good suggestion though since this kit does come in 1/48. Glad you enjoyed the video otherwise and keep the comments coming as I'm always looking for ways to improve the show for viewers. Good luck with your own projects!

Thank you for watching Sven and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Should have the M5 build up pretty soon - the little bugger is taking longer than I'd like. Stay well.

Hey OMJIAMT, thank you for the nice comment. It's funny but I was going to use the phrase, "one man's junk is another man's treasure" in my top 10 video but didn't use it in the end. Wonder if I would have had to pay you royalties if I did? Anyway, glad you enjoy the videos. LOL about KIT. I just had a listen to the voice and I'm not sure it's too close. But the compliment is still nice. Thank you my friend and all the best to you!

Thanks Jeanpaul. Thanks for watching and good luck on your own projects!

Hi Chang. The base leather colour on the seats was actually an old bottle of Testors rust which they don't make anymore. Any leather tone would work - red brown with a bit of white or even rust with white. Some paints do have "leather" as a descriptor. I overcoat the base brown with Tamiya clear orange which helps to get that padded leather look. If you use plain old Tamiya brown acrylic or enamel as a base then overcoat it with the clear orange, it should give the same colour as the video. Good luck with your project!

@@stevieRay3211 OK. I will try Tamiya brown and clear orange. Thanks for sharing the detail information.

Hey CJ, sorry I totally forgot to say hi! Thanks for the note. Stay well friend.

Assembling the cab and its clear parts is a bit tricky so probably not the best kit to start with.

Thank you Jonathan . I think we'll unbox the M5 Stuart first then get back to stacking our Blitz. Glad you had a peek at the video - cheers.

@@stevieRay3211 Then I'll look forward to the M5 unboxing first! That'll be a trip down memory lane for me - I recall making that one in the mid-80s.

Glad you enjoyed the video and project and thank you for this comment too! Stay well and hope to see you (well hear from you) again!

You're welcome Norman, thanks for watching.

Gracias por el buen comentario - sorry I don't speak Spanish but I tried a translator program. Thank-you!

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Thanks for giving the video a look. I'm lucky to be able to share the satisfaction of finishing these little gem kits with curious viewers. Your comment made the day!

Hi Hans. Not sure if you are praising me or swearing at me but thanks for the note! All the best.

Hi Rob, thanks for the note and glad you could stop by and give the video a view. GL with own projects!

Hi Alain - thanks for the note. I put the oils over the gloss coat. I usually use flat acrylics to finish the models and oil pin wash doesn't work properly unless it has a gloss under it. The oils I use to create highlights and shadows seem to work okay when blended over a gloss too but you may be using a brand that doesn't do as well on gloss. I use very little paint, almost a dry brush, when applying the highlight and shadow oils then blend them. Maybe put your gloss down, pin wash with oil, then dullcoat, then use your other oils. Find a way that works for you and your materials. Keep at it and experiment!

Hey Tony. Military vehicles aren't so much my specialty, rather, I like history and WW2 is of particular interest. I also like the engineering aspect. Built cars as a kid and may build the odd one sometime in the near future. Thanks for the note. Stay well too.

@@stevieRay3211 very interesting all good mate thanks cheers

Thanks Tony De, always look forward to your comments. Other than the cab an easy build and fun to paint. She still needs cargo in the back but that's for a future episode. Stay well.

Thank you Fabian - appreciate the nice comment and glad you enjoyed! Hearing from you made the day.

Hey Charlie, thank you for nice comment and for the sub! I can't help building models but your comment makes it even better. Stay well and thanks for watching!

Hi Hector! Thank you for your nice comment. I don't deserve a medal but I appreciate the thought! Thanks for stopping by.

Hey Chris, thanks for the question. When the triangle is up, it signals that the truck is towing a trailer. Apparently it was a German traffic regulation. All the best to you and thanks for dropping by.

@@stevieRay3211 Hi Tomas, thank you for the reply and explanation. Absolutely love the videos. All the best.

Thanks for the feedback Delb - I appreciate it. I'm torn since many people compliment the music. Would your preference be quieter music or no music at all? Maybe I'll release two versions - one with and one without the music (we aim to please!). Thank you for watching.

I like the music! Nothing need change, but if it were a bit lower volume that would be okay also.