paul_c Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hi all, I've just recently finished a conversion of Revell's 1/35 Series III into a Fire Service Land Rover L4P (Lightweight, 4 wheel-drive, Pump) for a good friend of mine who has a small private collection of emergency vehicles. It isn't based on any particular vehicle, and research showed that they differed significantly from Brigade to Brigade so this is more of a generic representation of the type. This was my first ever attempt at any form of scratch building and I have to say, I loved it. A relatively simple conversion just requiring the cab roof to be modified from the kit parts, the rear stowage and equipment made from plasticard and the tilt frame from copper wire. The only aftermarket I used was the Airwaves 1/35 chequer plate for the non-slip panels and rear bed floor. There are a few inaccuracies such as the beacon looking far to big after I had fitted it and it also needs a ladder but my confidence in my skills fell a bit short there! Unless anyone knows of a 1/35 scale aluminium ladder? Here's the pics........ 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Another new entrant to the world of scratch-building... Get ready to buy lots of wine, paracetamol, sleeping pills and a straight-jacket. A padded room might be handy too. I started down the rocky road of scratch building only around 2-3 years ago by cutting the doors open on a Stingray. Now I think I need locking away at times. It's addictive and great fun. A lovely mod of your Landy. All the best for what's to come... Roy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Nice , lovely work, you can't beat a good Landy. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Another new entrant to the world of scratch-building... Get ready to buy lots of wine, paracetamol, sleeping pills and a straight-jacket. A padded room might be handy too. I started down the rocky road of scratch building only around 2-3 years ago by cutting the doors open on a Stingray. Now I think I need locking away at times. It's addictive and great fun. A lovely mod of your Landy. All the best for what's to come... Roy. Thanks Roy. I've been a follower of your builds mate and if I end up scratch building as half as good as you, I'll be chuffed! Nice , lovely work, you can't beat a good Landy. Andrew Thank you Andrew. I'm a big Landy fan, driven loads during my RAF service, just never owned one! My friend has a TACR1 in his collection, great fun to drive that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Absolutely excellent. That really looks the part, great Land Rover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Very nice. Well done. More please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yes very nice, we had one of these with our crew on the airfield with air traffic control at Silverstone circuit for years (27 in my case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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