robw_uk Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 more sub-assemblies... and chassis started (oddly the kit has 4 chassis long struts.. nearly used the wrong ones!!!) IMG_20180303_163951 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180303_174410 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Looking good Rob 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 finally a bit of movement. rear axle mounted... photos and i hope more progress tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 finally a bit of movement. rear axle mounted... photos and i hope more progress tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 photos.... slow progress but enjoyable (could do with more positive locations on some of the pieces or clearer diagrams in the instructions but so far no major issues) IMG_20180321_074310 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180321_074338 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 photos.... slow progress but enjoyable (could do with more positive locations on some of the pieces or clearer diagrams in the instructions but so far no major issues) IMG_20180321_074310 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180321_074338 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Good to see some progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Nice building. I have a few of their early kits and am eager to see your progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hi Rob This looks to be just about as much fun as that Mirror Models Diamond T Wrecker I built a while back. The rather large and multiple sprue attachments on every part that needed to be cut with an Xacto knife rather than a sprue cutter. Then there were the number of parts, small parts , multiple parts for the simplest things when 1 or 2 larger parts would do, and the fits weren't all that great. And the instructions were almost Dragon style, exploded views but not the view you really need from that odd angle and rather poor descriptions. Having said all that, it did turn out to be an excellent model, just the building was a chore, so I'm sure this wrecker will be great when you beat it into submission too. These wreckers sure are busy at the rear end and quite a bit more tedious to build than the normal AFV. Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Merged this down, as both topics were still bumping along. @robw_uk, you'll have to de-dupe it where necessary, and if you decide to move something in future, it's easier just to ask a Mod to move the thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 22 hours ago, Mike said: Merged this down, as both topics were still bumping along. @robw_uk, you'll have to de-dupe it where necessary, and if you decide to move something in future, it's easier just to ask a Mod to move the thread. thanks Mike... noted for next time.... chassis & cab progressing.. instructions still baffling for position of engine... but will work it out... IMG_20180322_150713 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180322_150722 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 major components taking shape.... enjoying this even if still fiddly.... IMG_20180324_165601 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 slowly making progress. think once the a-frame for the cranes is mounted on the chassis i will have to paint. as I have said. red chassis and a-frame, blue cab (interior and exterior) and truck bed. think blue cranes as well... IMG_20180402_173413 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180402_173503 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 more progress... had to re-position the winch frame as it was not perpendicular to the frame... but slowly it is beginning to take shape IMG_20180408_155921 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180408_155905 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180408_155940 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teuchter Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Nice work on this. I remember a similar, possibly SWB, vehicle mouldering away on the farm. Possibly ex RN, as I recall very worn thin blue paint over white. We were near Rosyth and various supply depots. Not the sort of thing kids took pictures of in those days. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 finally the build is done so its heading to the paint shop... this nearly went the distance today, its not 100% level I think but need to see when the components go on. so painting chassis, cranes, a-frame will be red (from games workshop) cab and flat-bed will be blue (vallejo model air) dont intend to weather, its a "restored, display" model rather than something used ever day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 its gone red.... well the red bits have... need to paint the blue then will post some photos (maybe tomorrow)... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 its red and blue..... IMG_20180505_144919_1 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180505_144940 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180505_144953 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 The cranes look good in red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Looking really good. Love these old military vehicles in civilian use. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 36 minutes ago, Fastcat said: Looking really good. Love these old military vehicles in civilian use. Dave Thanks Dave.... Would love another similar and do it beaten up Think it would be a good practice on weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 took time away from AFV to do some more on this. Cab built (cab & flat-bed placed on for now)... Time to start adding the major assemblies IMG_20180615_070239 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180615_070251 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Looking really good Rob Nice to see a war horse in a different guise Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 coronavirus lockdown shelf queen project... dusted this off (literally) - aiming to complete the build but cannot touch up paint as desk is being used as home office 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 probably the hardest kit I have built BUT it is getting there... still red & blue and will stay with no weathering/chipping etc.... IMG_20200404_203833 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20200404_203827 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20200404_203817 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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