mecanix Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) This gallant band of men are from the Royal Irish Constabulary and they are patroling the Irish countryside during the Anglo-Irish War 1919-1921 in an early type of guntruck, a Crossley Aviation Wagon. This war was one of the first Urban/rural guerilla wars in which motor vehicles, ambush,roadside bomb and the gun truck/APC were common. By 1919 several thousand reconditioned and surplus vehicles from ex-RFC stocks were in service with the Crown Forces in Ireland. The Aviation Wagon, Staff Car and more well known, at least to devoted readers of the annals of Maj James Bigglesworth DFC,RFC, Crossley Tender were produced in their thousands by Crossley at their Stockport Plant,near Manchester.Every RFC and RNAS squadron had at least 10 on strength, I believe. As there is no kit, except diecasts, it needs to be built from scratch. Vehicles of this era had distinctive radiators and suspensions, so I started with them. If that was right, the rest should hopefully follow. The basic chassis. With gearbox,radiator, fuel tank and wheels temporarily added. The wheels are from a Resicast Rolls Royce Armoured car. They are 1mm larger than they should be but what the heck. Engine, transmission and drive shaft added. Finally the bonnet. regards Edited December 8, 2011 by mecanix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert26 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 That looks great-will look great when finished-are u going to load up with constabulary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecanix Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 So far work on the drivers compartment floor and the rear compartment. The wood is ship modellers strip planking stuck onto 5 thou plasticard. I believe nothing looks like wood as real wood. thank you Robert but sadly no full load of constables, well maybe just one. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExRAF Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This looks as if the finished article will have a lot of character! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecanix Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Rear passenger deck complete. Some of the smaller fixtures and fittings. Mudguards and the binicle. Drivers seat cushion, 60thou plasticard wrapped in clingfilm to give it a used look when painted and three evenly spaced dress-pin heads. Headlight and mounting bracket. ExRAF I think you are right, military vehicles of this vintage have lots of quirks and character. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro-manic Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 This is very impressive. Are you working from plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Thats looking fantastic, I'm really impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecanix Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Basically the build phase is finished. Pyro, yes they are from Mil Mod May 1980. please PM me if you want a copy.Vehicles of this vintage tend to be largely uncomplicated shapes and tend to be quite straight-forward to build, in my opinion. Next the paint shop. Thank you Sean. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Enrique Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Mecanix, Your work is amazing!!!!!!!! Superb!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havoc Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Very very good indeed, Very impressive !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) I know it's Irish but isn't the 'L' and 'R' on the wrong sides.... Fantastic work BTW... it is always nice to see some Irish service vehiles as they are so rare.... look forward to seeing the painting. Edited December 31, 2011 by Séan Pádraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidgeh Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Proper modelling! Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecanix Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 A simple battered paint job, Humbrol kharki base with Tamiya Buff and pastel staining. The wood fittings were distressed with a sharp Swann-Morton and a paper nail file Added to a Lancia Armoured lorry, Henry St/ O'Connell St, July 4th 1921 Gentlemen, thank you for your kind words. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Fantastic work! Where did you get plans for it? (sorry - just read your reply above) Carlos Edited January 3, 2012 by CarLos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Don't you mean 'Sackville Street' July 4th 1921 They look amazing... I'd love to build some Irish historical vehicles, I recently bought the Roden 1920 RR Armoured car which is a start I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Wonderful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad57 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Mecanix, WOW very impressive my friend.Are you working from drawings or photos? Love seeing vehicles of this era being built. Highest Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Excellent...and something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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