tiking Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) This build was pretty much OOB, with some added parts to biff up the original look of the kit. I just do not like things too plain looking. Still need to add a couple of minor things but generally it's done. So I hope you like it. The kit is from Italeri and it is 1/24. Thought I tried something different other than 1/35. I was thinking of adding another gun mount at the rear. But I need to find another 1/24 gun of the same make or maybe another brand. Any thoughts? Edited May 9, 2013 by tiking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Lovely Landy. Cant help with the 1:24 GPMG sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Blooming MAGNIFICENT... You did a brilliant ,detailed job... Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thanks gents. Glad you approved of the work done it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Very nice build indeed, great looking GPMG The only thing I noticed is the radios, they look like VRC 321 sets and they should be side by side with the TURF( Tuning Unit Radio Frequency) unit on very top of each radio with the SURF (Selector Unit Radio Frequency) below the the TURF. . The wiring is on the front or the sets but i see you have correctly added the coax and earth to the rear of the top TURF unit. A quick pic to show you a fully loaded FFR, in 12 years of operating Clansman radios I've very rarely see a fit like one shown here, its packed with HF, clear VHF and secure VHF along with a clip in kit and battery charger for a manpack radio and what looks like PRC 320 HF manpack on the left hand side. Can't take credit for the photo it's from the internet. Hope this helps Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thank you kindly Dan. Much appreciated. I just went after the pics that was on the kit box. So I had no idea they were to be side by side. I did wanted to do that but thought maybe the box had it right. But thank you again for this reference pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 That's a tidy looking example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Terrific build and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks for looking Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Fantastic build, love the finish, the outdoor setting really adds to the realism. Having owned a Srs III you've captured the look just right. Just a pity Land Rover couldn't get there doors to fit so well! Thanks for sharing the pics. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks for the kind comments Colin. Glad you liked the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Nice build Pease dont call it a jeep........lol the only real option at the moment is another kit for the gpmg mount etc..they have a mixed bag with these kits,military 109 generally have the fuel [gas] tanks under the seats.not your fault at all. you have done a nice job mate and nice cammo pattern. Terry [self confessed land rover nut] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks Terry. I guess I wll have to go for another kit. Thanks for the extra info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That`s Awesome !! Looks almost real, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 As I started the scroll down the page I thought I was looking at the real thing for a moment - great modelling skills there and well done indeed. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thank u Russ and Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Excellent construction. Very real outlook. Regards, Dirk The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thanks Dirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 That's a beautiful `Landy' model, it almost looks like a real one but as an ex Scaleyback (with wings!) I do second Dan about the radio fit and can say that I`ve never seen an FFR fitted with a Gimpy either. Most open topped Landy`s that I saw were used by recce troops (in 5 Airborne Bde it was the Pathfinders) but they were always covered with tons of camouflage `scrim' netting and I seem to remember roll bars being fitted too, this dating back to the mid to late 1980`s when petrol Landy`s were still in widespread use. We were never allowed to let civilians or soldiers from other armies see the DMU either as it was the main part of the secure comms kit and it had to be covered with a smock if anybody came into the back for a visit. Most FFR`s had a canvas cover or a metal cab too, the canvas ones were very draughty during a dog stag out in the sticks! There was usually one antenna mount on the side of the vehicle too. I was lucky enough to work on a Radio Rebroadcast detachment during my time in the Sigs and we usually had three secure VHF sets, one insecure VHF set (as a spare) plus a HF set and a big box full of flashing lights that was connected to them all which made our job much easier when it was not broken, but I cannot for the life of me remember what it was called now! Having a manpack set onboard wasn`t unknown either and we could have three of these in the trailer in case we had to set up a manpack Rebro too in an area that the vehicle could not reach. That was a lot of radios to sign for and keep maintained but lots of FFR`s only had one or two radios fitted. please don`t think that I`m complaining as your model is superb, All the best Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Oh no Tony. Not at all. Like I said, i just went with what instructions told me to do. It was simply meant to be an OOB build. But I very much appreciate the insightful info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marseille Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Beautiful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks Marseille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Love it! I'm currently working on an Aussie Series 2.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks. Will be glad to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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