Tamiya Opel Truck Model Build

In this episode we embark on the building stage of Tamiya's fine representation of the famous Opel Blitz truck. Our video journal covers the entire process from construction, to painting and weathering.
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[@wayneanderson5293]

A REALLY useful video; thank you!

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@RB55able]

Very inspiring and informative. Thanks for sharing your beautiful build.

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@anthonyfoley3401]

Excellent work!

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@staredsky]

Great weathering... i like the overall, the wood is very subtle done, and the detail of the jack is just perfect, love it!

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@prorizo]

Man, those seats look amazing.

[@steveyorkshire1797]

Brilliant work there! Good camera work,tips on the build,weathering etc. I'm considering getting this kit,I think this video has made my mind up!...it's a yes from me!

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@steveyorkshire1797]

@@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!

[@ada42klm]

Mr. Tomas Barak! You are a great modeler my friend. Thank you so much for sharing your work. Kudos to you.

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@svenerik73]

Just discovered this channel. Glad that I did. Great advice, focus on technique and clear, clean video/photo footage. Keep it up a look forward to more.

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@felipecardoza9967]

Arguably the most important vehicle in the German war machine. Many survived the war and they were used everywhere. Random fact: GM already owned Opel prior to the war; after the war, GM sued the US government for damages caused by bombing its Opel factory; they won the lawsuit. Weird.

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@eugenerudman]

thanks for the video. I have this kit in my stash, so I appreciate the build tips

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@hectorsandoval6817]

Máximo…realismo!!

[@JonathanCheeseman]

Lovely work as ever Tomas. Looking forward to part 2!

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@JonathanCheeseman]

@@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.

[@panzer-meister]

It's nice work. also, it's very impressive finish. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@billclarke5916]

Lovely job

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@PanzermansBunker]

Wonderful job on the Blitz. Painting and weathering are beautifully rendered. Too bad you omitted the driver figures. Bill

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@marcosaugustosoares]

Gorgeous!

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@user-jz3ox3fy2u]

タミヤプラモデルはいいよねGOODです

[@stevieRay3211]

Thank you!

[@prabhakarreddy6948]

Useful to the automobile engineering

[@CJ-qv7oo]

Hi, tomas.. Great video... Model looks fantastic... Llke the way you done the leather seats...really sets off the cab...an the wood grain... As well.. 👌👌... Top.. Work... As usual... 😊

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@onemansjunk01]

I love you videos they are very informative 👌🏼🤘🏼👍🏼.... As any body ever told you that you sound like KIT from night rider.

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@johnvoss7103]

Excellent Finish.

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@fabianbjerke7753]

Super cool build man, keep up the good work

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@hoppinonabronzeleg9477]

Great truck, great model, great build. But you never mentioned the scale until 23 minutes. I guessed the scale from the tools in your hand, plus the accessories you sourced were a clue. But the scale should have been in the description! Lovely build by the way

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@enziflex]

Prachtig!!

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@kevintersavige125]

Excellent work my friend

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@ellispawson1056]

Very Cool

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@changchienchi7220]

Dear Tomas, Thanks for sharing the excellent work. In video 12:30, do you use Tamiya acrylic to paint the seat? if you do, what is the paint number of Tamiya acrylic and mixing ratio? Thanks

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@changchienchi7220]

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

[@normangebhardt]

Thank you

[@stevieRay3211]

You're welcome Norman, thanks for watching.

[@robertdundas4593]

You da man!

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@charlie418791]

New sub here , Tomas. Nice work , Sir. Model on.👍

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@emersonpedro3944]

Lindo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@emersonpedro3944]

@@stevieRay3211 👏👏🇧🇷👍

[@jeanpaulbredeche1770]

nice job 👍

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@chotafallen8390]

thats awesome. I build models in the 70th as a kid. And woul like to start that hobby again, but I am not good in all these awesome paintings :-( is the Opel a good beginner kit?

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@alainvandenbosch2685]

Hello Tomas ... The wood planks on the cargo bed looks fantastic !!! Do you apply your oil paints after applying pledge floor protector or another clear varnish. I personnaly find it difficult to blend oil paints on a gloss surface or at least a surface protected with varnish. Can you give me any advice ?

[@stevieRay3211]

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!

[@tonyde6423]

Hey Tomas great work thanks for showing ur techniques are military vehicle's ur specialty ? Stay safe cheers

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@tonyde6423]

@@stevieRay3211 very interesting all good mate thanks cheers

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@allano937]

for your panel dents, just warm a screwdriver blade over a flame. not too hot as you just want to gently melt the plastic. use the round shaft or blade of the screwdriver depending on damage you want to depict

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@hectorsandoval6817]

🎖

[@stevieRay3211]

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

[@christopherdaniels6207]

What is the triangle on top of the cab roof used for.?

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@christopherdaniels6207]

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

[@halkdwarf5481]

This Car I So Cool as a scale car

[@flitsertheo]

It will probably be easier to build than the Italeri model (with a very tricky cab construction) but otherwise I see no other advantages of the Tamiya model.

[@geoffhalstead1811]

👎for distracting music that has spoiled this otherwise good review/build! Mine will be modelled on one captured by the LRDG.

[@barryloughran3632]

Good job. But why the design angst. Suppose to be FUN,

[@delb64]

Background music spoils a good video

[@stevieRay3211]

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.

[@KayserEin]

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