Italeri Crusader II
Crusader_1.jpg (27343 bytes) Italeri Crusader II with Eduard PE, Jordi Barrel, Fruil tracks, and additional scratch built items.
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Crusader_11.jpg (29366 bytes) The search light was out of the box.  I "primed" it with Vallejo silver and then painted several coats of pearl nail polish.  It was finished off with a high gloss acrylic clear (the cheap Wal-Mart type).
Crusader_12.jpg (30068 bytes) I used the kit decals.
Crusader_13.jpg (30751 bytes) All of the tools were replaced with one made from brass.  The crowbar end was heated with a torch and pressed with pliers to flatten it out.  I then took a Dremel tool and smoothed out the end.
Crusader_14.jpg (20459 bytes) The rear fuel line was added with Mini Mecca stainless tubing and brass wire.
Crusader_15.jpg (24291 bytes) The shovel handle was replaced with two brass rods soldiered together.
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