Foghorn Leghorn Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Bit of a plain jane model but I've got plans to build more of them so I wanted a plain one to start with. I didn't add the yellow classification plate and I didn't give it a vehicle number number either, I've come across pics with these missing so I went that route.The kit went together beautifully until I attached the windows and wheels. All the windows needed to be sanded and filed, sadly the passenger window snapped in my fingers (it's VERY thin plastic) and had to be replaced by acetate.The wheels, or to be more precise, the rear axle is a pain in the a**. It fits fine but when you add the wheels you'll find the axle is not lined up with the wheel arches. And I've found it the same on other model pics I've seen on the web, so at least it's not my fault.The solution was to cut the rear axle from the springs and relocate it, easier said than done. It's only out by about 1mm but the wheel arches are very close to the wheels so it's noticeable.I then weathered it and I ruined the model . Luckily you can remove MIG pigments as long as they're not 'fixed' so the disaster was averted with some water and cotton buds. But I love it, the car's got character and I want to build another 4 of them so if you want to offload your 35th tilly let me know 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 That looks good Neil. It has been painted well and have you put a slight dusting on it to weather the vehicle. It has been nicely painted and the canvas cover is looking very real. as for the MIG pigments, I have done the same, but in my vehicle it had fixed so I had to use other pigments to over ride the mistake. Looks brilliant and look forward to seeing more from you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Very nice job Neil. A good clean simple finish, quality dude! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob1974 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I love it. I had grate fun building mine but its not as good as yours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 nice build looks great. nice job on the canvass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpylee Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very nice, I like it alot Lee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 thats a brill build, paint an weathering job, looks 'cute', if you know what i mean. excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Id be quite happy with that, turned out well Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Great looking Tilly, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Beautiful. The Wessex Wyverns formation sign adds a nice splash of colour. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys looks 'cute', if you know what i mean. excellent Yeah, I know what you mean. The spare wheel on top almost looks like one of those weird ladies' hats that are kind of only half a hat. The Wessex Wyverns formation sign adds a nice splash of colour. Spot on, exactly the reason why I chose those markings, otherwise it would have been even drabber than it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I've one in the pile. Plans for another Normandy diorama. Not quite figured out just what yet but your Tilly has given me some ideas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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