with his crew, in drillsHolland, 1938.Ford DAF trekker with his full crewgoing to the front...Ford DAF trekker in the calm days before the german invasion47mm Bohler anti-tank gun model 1935 in positionNotice the Chevrolet DAF in backgroundA Chevrolet DAF under fire...Notice the logs in the front bumperEnd line for a Ford DAF trekkerNetherlands, 1940. As always, the Germans used the captured enemy vehicles to their advantage, especially in policing work and supplies in the rear lines. But when the vehicles were good and had similar mechanics, they were used even in the battlefronts. Fords-DAF served in both conditions. Hundreds were captured in great condition after the Dutch surrender in May 1940 and happily used by the Germans on several fronts.Ford/DAF 91Y - 1939 - in German hands - PolizeiFord/DAF 91Y - 1939 - in German hands - PolizeiFord/DAF 91Y - 1939 - used as troop transporterFord/DAF 91Y - 1939 - in German hands - PolizeiFord/DAF 91Y - 1939 - in German hands - PolizeiNotice the license plateChevrolet/DAF used as artillery tractor, in German hands.Russian front - with Pak 36 37mmChevrolet DAF used as staff car in Netherlands - Polizei The kit for this project will be the Ford DAF - PAG trekker model 01Y, 1940, manufactured by Dnepro Models (#3597).Dnepro's box kit As the Ford DAF model 01Y was the last vehicle produced by the strain of PAG-trekkers, the photos are rare. The best known is that from the box art: And i found this: Ford DAF 01Y used as Command lead car, in a parade in France:Ford DAF trekker 01Yin parade.WH in the licence plate And behold, I stumbled on this obscure composition of photos about the DAK on the internet. Look what I found !! An Ford DAF trekker in the desert, with DAK colors and markings, with a spare-wheel field adaptation in the right-rear of the vehicle: Se below, a magnification from the pic above (sorry the blurry aspect...)Ford DAF trekker model 01Y - 1940, in the desert colorsDAK - North Afrika, 1941. I found the inspiration for my model !!!Specs:Ford DAF - PAG trekkerTypeartillery tractor, staff-car, personal transport vehiclePlace of originIn serviceNetherlandsDutch:1940 - Germans: 1940-45SpecificationsWeightWheelbase1.585 Kgs3.099 mmLength5.425 mmWidth2,062 mmHeight2,061 mmCrew1+5ArmornoneGearbox4 forward + 1 reverseTransmission4x2 (rear axle)EngineFord V8 Flathead - 3.620 cc85 hp at 3800 RPM - gasolineSuspensionBrakesTyresFuel tanksemi-elliptical springsOil hydraulic brakes in all wheels7.00 x 17100 litersSpeed85 km/hThe kit: I bought the kit Ford DAF trekker model 01Y (#3597) directly from Dnepro Models, with an excellent care and attention of the Dnepro staff... Congrats, Lazlo!!! The kit in my workbench:The (sturdy) cardboard box, resin parts in sealedbags and instructions sheet.The thing promises ...A genius idea!! Parts in sealed bags with numbers !!!Congrats, Dnepro !!!Windshield cleaners in photo-etchedMetal and transparent parts in the kitA very spartan instructions Well, let's have some fun: Starting by the book; chassisChassis parts. Not Not folded or warped...Starting by the beginning Saturday, the work continues...Cleaning the chassis parts...very fragile...And the chassis almost completely ready... While the chassis dry, I decided to start assembling the body of PAG-trekker. As the pieces do not has dowel