Vanroon

Thanks Keith. A bit of contrast lifts it to greater heights.

The kit is basic but the vehicles were very desirable for younger set in the 70's, Great travelling vehicles with the up-market seats, air-conditioning, choices of engines from 3.3l six, 4.2 & 5.0l V8s. Tractable and easy to work on.

They're either coming out with or have released an XY GTHO and ute. Lazy Modeller have a line of Sandman decals in the factory options. I bought these from Stick This (who make replacement stickers) when the kit was first released. I'll be testing the decals to see if the carrier film is removable Kit dashboard and radio face decals were supplied and are currently bubbling up with solvent. Surfboard needs masking for second colour and graphics. Windows need the black trim applied then final assembly shall ensue. weathering to follow.

The 'Lone Oranger' according to GMH catalogue.

Had a lazy day and just sanded the paint. 3000g to get rid of the roughness from using too small nozzle. Dry fitted things, tyres on. Stickers next, black trim and final assembly. I should weather the undersides thoroughly as I've never seen one clean.

Indistinguishable at this scale. No decals for the air filter so it could be either a 253 or 308. (307 was a chev import) They build very nicely. No flash, minimal attachment points to clean-up. While I was sanding the paint last night I was struck how well it really captures the essence of our Holden. I have a HQ Monaro and an A9X Torana as well and have ordered a Falcon ute.

Tiny update: My granddaughter gets some little flat vinyl elastic bands with her 'scrunchies'. As they are surplus to her requirements, I scrounged them into my modelling. Makes for a much tidier line across the pulleys than I can achieve with a brush. Later.

Really well Martin. Basic and quite simplified but all the mouldings are clean, flash-free and fit so well. The chassis is basic with one half of the exhaust molded in, no diff detail at all. Had I a better parts box, I would have improved that. The interior is exactly as I remember sans the dirt and grime of 30 years constant use. I have about 3 hours in it now and could 'finish' in another 2.

This early version of their kits has no 'chrome' plated parts So I lacquered the bits that were plated on the vehicle. Not sponsored but a great fan of SMS airbrush ready lacquer. Jet Black then 2 light coats of Cold Chrome. I usually paint smaller parts on the tree. Interior parts which will show. The larger parts. Exterior paint is a little rough so will need to be sanded and polished. Which is counter intuitive as my friends vehicle was well weathered. For a simplified kit, this has adequate detail. I have since fitted the vinyl ignition octopus. Later.

An Iconic post-teenage Australian vehicle, the Sandman line of upgrades commercial/tradesman vehicles were/are lairy expressions on con-formative individuality. I had a panel van at one time. Used as a work vehicle, converted to a home on wheels for travel then used again as a delivery vehicle for a business I ran. But it wasn't a Sandman. Australian diecast model car company DDA have made available to the public plastic injection moulded versions of our unique vehicles. This is one of them. The model is based on probably the least outrageous 'star car' from the Peter Weir movie 'Mad Max'. Max Rokatanski's holiday vehicle around which the story evolves. I'll be building this as one of my friends vehicles of which I have fond memories.

Hi, I have been enjoying your build as a silent onlooker. Admirable work and great colour selection. Your transparency adhesive dilemma is a relatively easy fix. My 'go-to' are any of the water washable acrylic glues. Gorilla Grip, the above mentioned Ammo White Glue or simple wood workers glue. They're slow drying, so I do this at the end of a building session, clean up and allow to cure overnight. I hope this input is of assistance.

How wonderful! I’m admiring your CAD skills as a retired drafter.

The nearest i can come up with would relate to a ‘swing arm’ as in a motorcycle suspension or ‘Wheel fork’.

Nice progress. The Porsche (BBS?) wheels look good. I coloured my MB wheel centres, it may not work so well in your case.

That looks like a fun build and quite a painting challenge after dealing with those bubbles in the chrome embelishments.