Royal Mail DUKW

[Nick]

It is 1950 and the Royal Mail are having trouble with deliveries in the remote parts of Scotland. The ferries aren't so good and the roads are rough.
The regional Posrmaster has a brainwave based on his experiences in Europe 1944-1945.
Ducks! Or actually DUKWs!

They can handle the roughest of roads and cross bodies of water. What could possibly go wrong?

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[Nick]

Now for a few details. I realise this is a bit late and not quite finished but I think I've got far enough with it to present it anyway for your presumed delight 

This is the Airfix 1/72 DUKW from 1966 with a few added extras from the model railway world.
Sheep from Modelscene
Cow by Noch
Crates and Mail Bags by Peco
Decals by Black Square

I'm pleased with the red paint. This was Tamiya X-7 which comes out very close to the red seen on Royal Mail vehicles. It's a bit rough but this is a model of a working vehicle and not a museum piece 

The animals are on board as part of a Royal Mail plan to improve profits. Basically there is space on board the DUKW and the postie can earn a few bob on the side from farmers needing to move stuff locally.

[Andrew Gorman]

The sheep are a nice touch!

[Rick Lowe]

Nice idea and execution! 

[Old Wombat]

Needs the tarp, to protect the mail & livestock from the elements, but, otherwise, very good! 

[steelpillow]

"It's a tidal race! The ship's oot o' control, I canna' control her, Captain!"
"Warp factor 4, Mr. Sulu."
"The hull's warped and leaking too much already, Sir!"
"Beam me up, Scottie!"
"It's nae a smilin' matter, Captain, there'll be no beamin' smile on ma face 'till we're safe ashore!"
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[zenrat]

That's good Nick.  Made me smile.  Australia Post could use a few in Queensland at the moment.

Where do you put the stamp on a sheep?
 

[NARSES2]

That does look good Nick, particularly the colour   

Where do you put the stamp on a sheep?
 

On their foreheads of course. Same as "Brides by Mail" 

[Rheged]

This is a most impressive vehicle!

[kerick]

Great idea! Looks good too!

[su27rules]

Nice!!  Good work!!  

[The Rat]

Another one I missed until I saw it in the Group Build vote. Excellent! The only addition I would make is Postman Pat at the wheel! 

[Weaver]

Ha, great idea Nick - well done.

[Weaver]

Ha, great idea Nick - well done.

Next up: a Buffalo in Parcelforce colours?

[Rick Lowe]

How about your least-favourite carrier in the markings of Flight 19?
On the basis that there must be some reason that stuff never gets to you...