builder52 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 It's time to finish what is in hand for Saumur 2017. A lovely model. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 That is really superb! Brilliant painting and weathering. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Great model made to a very high standard. reminds me of a real one on show at Telford few years back, how hard it looked to drive, and how cramped it looked inside, driving through France would have been hard work 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHendry Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 That looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junco Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Excellent work of art. Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Great job all round. I bet it's a quantum leap from the old Tamiya offering. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 An absolute beauty of a model. I'll look out for it at Saumur next month. Nice one. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Very very nice indeed. I've read that the construction is 'challenging', how did you find it ?? Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 very nice indeed, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Very nice detailed, i love interior work, and final shot look pretty real, , cheers my friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Great result with excellent photography. Every time I see one of these built, I think of my late Dad who drove them in the Household Cavalry post-war. I have bought all the Dingo kits, but haven't got around to building any of them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Great looking kit, superbly realised with that weathering. Is there any PE on that kit? Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 On 5/3/2017 at 3:45 PM, Gerrardandrews said: Great model made to a very high standard. reminds me of a real one on show at Telford few years back, how hard it looked to drive, and how cramped it looked inside, driving through France would have been hard work 😊 I had the privilege of driving a preserved one occasionally at rallies back in the early 80's. Never on the public road. Definitely before the days of ergonomics. Not much room, sat on a squint and legs out flat, B****r all visibility. Manual steering and brakes: strong biceps and quads! The pre-selector gearbox was a hoot though (especially with 5 in reverse and even less rear visibility!) and there was adequate power on tap despite only being 55BHP. NCR211R / F473*5, if anyone knows where it is now. I didn't know the US apparently bought 10 to use in Vietnam, putting an experimental turret on one. Now, if you modeled that you'd be laughed-at. Daimler should have tried to sell them some Ferrets: maybe they did try. Have a look at this one with 2 fixed 0.303" Brownings and a 15mm BESA, presumably experimental. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builder52 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) Thank you very much, your comments are very pleasant. I have finished the diorama, I will post the photographs. Here the model before painting, 100% from the box. T's a very pleasant kit. Edited May 13, 2017 by builder52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builder52 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 10/05/2017 at 14:01, Das Abteilung said: I had the privilege of driving a preserved one occasionally at rallies back in the early 80's. Never on the public road. Definitely before the days of ergonomics. Not much room, sat on a squint and legs out flat, B****r all visibility. Manual steering and brakes: strong biceps and quads! The pre-selector gearbox was a hoot though (especially with 5 in reverse and even less rear visibility!) and there was adequate power on tap despite only being 55BHP. NCR211R / F473*5, if anyone knows where it is now. I didn't know the US apparently bought 10 to use in Vietnam, putting an experimental turret on one. Now, if you modeled that you'd be laughed-at. Daimler should have tried to sell them some Ferrets: maybe they did try. Have a look at this one with 2 fixed 0.303" Brownings and a 15mm BESA, presumably experimental. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builder52 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 the Dingo with the diorama 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 That diorama looks amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Cracking dio. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayprit Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 11 hours ago, builder52 said: Daimler should have tried to sell them some Ferrets: maybe they did try. You hit the nail on the head? They did try! In September 1952 a Mk1 Ferret was shipped to Fort Knox, Kentucky for tactical evaluation and automotive testing. The vehicle was described in the trials report as being one of the original FV701A prototype vehicles which had been extensively rebuilt in the UK with as many production modifications as possible incorporated during the rebuild. Photographs which accompanied the report suggest this may well have been the case and, although the vehicle has been rebuilt to standard FV701C configuration, the hull was not armoured and the warning triangles to this effect were still in position. During the test which covered 4000km, problems were experienced with the transmission, which failed twice during the trials, as well as with the Tracta joints, various oil seals, and all 4 x shock absorbers. For some reason the platinum-tipped 'long-life' spark plugs were replaced twice during the period of the tests. Driver comfort and safety, and stowage provision were heavily criticised, and it was reported that the generally-larger US radio sets could not be easily accommodated. The final report concluded that the ferret was 'unsuitable for use by (US) Army Field Forces' and that no further action be taken. History does not relate what became of the test vehicle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHendry Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Brilliant! Another view of that diorama with the barn. I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm still intrigued by the - unverified - idea that 10 Dingos made their way to Vietnam in US Army markings. Although if they didn't like the Ferret, one suspects they liked the Dingo even less! Allegedly, 7th Cavalry had them. I can't find anything on the great Web about them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNchazer Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Cool dingo!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builder52 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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