Timmas Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Over here in South Wales we would say (well they would say it, I wouldn't coz I'm English): "That's tidy, butt". Now before you start worrying, 'butt' is South Walian for 'mate' which in turn is Britese for 'friend'. It's not what you guys over there think it is. Anyway, whichever way we say it, you know what we mean don't you... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks Everyone! The skinning continues... Now I get to add the details.........Later All. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hi Rich, it's a pity that you now hide all the details again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I say old bean, that's truly spiffing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hey All, I just received a notice from our friends at PB, that my account is being closed. Even tho I have already paid up until June. I think they can't stand the idea of me "getting away" with my account as is, so I've been shut down. I do not know when they will scratch the photos, but I will be back when I find a new host. The building of the Engine Covers continues with the hinges for the hoods. I have spent the last week or so cutting parts and assembling the hinges and I will take photos of everything so I'll have plenty to show when I get back. Thanks All. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I just caught up on this. Please tell me before you are ordering styrene the next time, I will buy some Evergreen stocks beforehand! It is not even front running^^ and let's hope they are actually listed on the pinks. I just love this project, despite it eating up a lot of my spare time. Prost, going to a vineyard reception/party tonight, I will raise a glass to this one here. /Stefan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks Blaubar, I usally buy all the styrene that I need for one project at one time. That way I don't have to interrupt the build process. But always something to buy later on in the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Hey All, Good to be back. I'm still trying to get a grip on ImageShack, so I hope all this works out ok. I can't seem to see my images on their site. However.... I left off with needing to add the details to the engine cover. This all went well but slow. More hinges... A lot of test fitting... Grab Handles... A last look before the great cover up... At this point it was off to the Paint Dept. for a rough job... Fresh back from the paint shop... A buddy at another site wanted to know how much Betty weighs to date... She's getting hefty now! I have so much extraneous stuff to build, that I will be working all over for a while. Fuel cans, Oxy bottles, Grab handles, Clamps...just a bunch of small stuff. I'm also working on the Cab structure. I have plenty of things to work on, but I'll take photos of all the small stuff. Until next time.......... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 No pics buddy :-( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Hi Rich, great progress and nice pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Nah, it's crap Rich. One of those hinge pieces looks about point four of a thousandth of a millimeter too short. You'd better scrap the whole thing and start again mate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 A very impressive build Rich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Exellent, by the looks of those scales itsgoing to be a heavy old unit Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Yes, finally an update of this impressive build blog. Good progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I just know if I tried to make hinges like that I would: 1) squash the tube flat while cutting it 2) when gluing the tube to the sheet, let glue leak in to the tube or onto the rod fixing everything solid good work & love the paint finish on the case. Looks suitably rustic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hey All, I got the Imageshack thing sorted, so no more problems with that. A short report for today. The last couple of days were spent on the Mufflers. Not to complicated, but with some rod bending. Parts.... I just need some connecting pipe now.... Two new, old rusted Mufflers... I get to mount these under the Running Boards, up under the engine. Only the exhaust tips of the mufflers will be seen from the outside. That's it for now. The next report will be on the all the hood locks. Stayed Tuned......... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hi Rich, your rusted Mufflers coming along totally awesome. Your artistic talent is very impressive, I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Up to your usual high standards Rich I could smell that engine Kev Can anyone explain why I can't see the pics on the last two posts on two different laptops but can see them on my phone? I think you'll agree not the best place to see this work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks a lot Manfred! KEV, I asked about not being able to see the photos. The response I got was that, the OS on some devices don't mesh with Imageshack OS. I'm not so sure what that means, but I got mine working tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 2 hours ago, RichO said: the OS on some devices don't mesh with Imageshack OS Well I don't think that's very PC Sorry couldn't resist .... Problem solved Pics ca be viewed on other half's tablet at a reasonable size, you may continue working Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks, back to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I've really enjoyed following this build, but unfortunately, I must have a computer that doesn't see the images that you post, as all I get is the text, accompanied by small black crosses. The last lot of photos that I was able to see were the ones that you posted on the 9th November. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 A question: Do you use pre mixed colours for your rust effects, or do you mix your own to a secret formula? The colours are just so perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hey John, Check out page 3, posting #69. The colors I use are straight out of the bottle. I don't premix, I let the mixing happen on the part itself. I get a more random pattern of the rust that way. I approach painting a model kit the same way I approach my paintings for a gallery. I slop the color on and let gravity and the natural flow of paint mix the colors. The less I do the better the part looks when finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 On 12/6/2017 at 12:28 AM, RichO said: Stayed Tuned......... Mate, I'm rusted to the spot! It's beautifully horrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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