bar side Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Think you are imagining something more than the reality. It’s a real event from around the time of the second Boer War https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Mafeking Trouble with having had relatives in the army - always talking about obscure colonial events. For others see: the black hole of Calcutta going doolally the road to Mandalay etc... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Hey Everyone, This is it guys. The last week of this build. I have started at the front of the truck and will be working my to the back bumper. All the little details that I'm sure would have ended up on the floor, are being added to finish this up. I will show each section over this week and then the final portrait shots before RFI. First up is the Cab. Final photos........ The Cab is now 100% finished. I removed the cab to make the install easier. I'll be moving back to the engine covers next. Thanks All......... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hi Rich, I've missed not being able to see the progress on this build. For some reason since you went over to ImageShack, all that appears on my screen is a little box with a cross in it, so I've not seen any progress since the beginning of the year. Anyone any ideas how to get around that? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 I have heard that some computers can't see Imageshack photos. I'm not a computer person at all, So I don't know how to fix this. I believe it's at the Imageshack end of the line where the problem lies. But only on some computers, not all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hey All, The engine covers are now finished 100%. I'll be back with more finish work in a bit..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 20 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Hi Rich, I've missed not being able to see the progress on this build. For some reason since you went over to ImageShack, all that appears on my screen is a little box with a cross in it, so I've not seen any progress since the beginning of the year. Anyone any ideas how to get around that? John. Hi John, maybe it's up to your browser, which you are using. Therefore try to use others, maybe that helps. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hey Rich, can't wait to see the whole truck, keep it up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Great work Rich and thanks to Manfred I can see it on my laptop I can confirm Internet Explorer no pics Google Chrome and Firefox Pics .... Happy Days Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 There we go, no problem guys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Just downloaded Chrome and that's fixed it. Thanks for the advice. Now I've got a lot of catching up to do on this build. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 That is one heck of a model Rich, its been a pleasure to see it all come together Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I'm having a go at scratch building a seat and cockpit at the minute for the k7 bluebird, and it really brings it home how special your work is rich, lead on Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Thanks for tagging along Richard, and Glynn. It's been a blast reading your comments. Hey Guys, These are the final photos of the 100% complete, Winch cover... I have a couple of small items left to build, a day or so for these. I'll be back with the final portrait shots...Thanks All.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 It has to be said Rich that this is probably the very best heap of rusted, festering junk on four wheels I've ever seen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Hey All, I finally finished This big Russian "Betty". The build is done. Thanks a lot everyone for tagging along with me on this two year build. I learned a lot for the next build, and will be attempting things untried by me before. I'll be ready for RFI in a bit, while I finish the Dio display base. Thanks All, Rich....... BTW: I will be moving down to the Diorama section to try to finish that build, Launch 14, Coopers Rocket. Check it out, Thanks. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) What a remarkable achievement Rich. You've turned a subject I thought I'd barely be interested in into an un-missable narrative and another work of art. Can't wait for the next one!! Kirk Edited April 12, 2018 by Kirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Superb work Rich, totally spiffing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Hi Rich, first of all, my deference and appreciation for this grandiose model, into which you have put all your modeler skills and artistic talent, as wild and depraved as this rust bucket may look in the end. It was a pleasure to follow your growing masterwork day by day. It is ready for the Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Rich, the result is truly amazing. It's been a real privilege to share the journey with you. Speaking as someone who has only recently returned to the hobby after many years, and who is therefore a novice, it's a real masterclass. I'll nip over to the diorama section to take a look at the rocket, and see Big Betty in her final glory. All the best, Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Excellent work as usual Rich. Amazing detail underneath those rusty covers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 If you'll pardon me saying What a pile of rusty junk! and I mean that in the nicest way. Its been an educational joy to watch this develop Thank you for sharing with us Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Gosh. Nice to see it finished, but sad to see this thread come to a close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 To look back at the drawings and the first castings, I thought then...this guy is out of his tree! I was right, Rich, you gotta be nuts. With each visit it just got more insane. To take a few sheets of styrene and produce a pile of scrap is outstanding. Now I'm waiting for the dio and the next project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave665 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 You're an inspiration Rich. Thank you for sharing yet another epic build. The final result is a gloriously rusty beast of a machine. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 You guys are all great with the kind comments!! See you all again with the next build. Thanks All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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