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Loyd Carrier
Robert Stuart replied to Robert Stuart's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
And a start. So far as I can tell, the Loyd carrier was a truck with tracks. The engine Most of this will be black, and hidden. For those watching my universal carrier build, both the Loyd and Universal carriers used a Ford 85hp engine. There are differences between the additional components on the two models, but the basic design is very similar. They clearly thought about airflow when designing this thing: the upper crew compartment and a start on the engine bay. I found some reference photos for this build: https://picryl.com/topics/irish+guards+during+world+war+ii These are the Irish Guards, taken at Aalst while they were headed for Eindhoven. -
Universal Carrier
Robert Stuart replied to Robert Stuart's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
Yes, I generally try to feel for the end of the sprue gate with my snips ... doesn't always work well. And, the carpet monster has had a nibble. Hope I can replace the part with plasticard. Progress, I've started on the brass: The engine - most of which will be black and hidden in its own compartment. And the lower hull These channels will support the exhaust. Hiding the exhaust under the hull left it vulnerable to crushing as the carrier ran over bumpy ground. -
Looks like 1960's Airfix instructions; maybe lacking the detail?
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RG33 SOCOM AUV
Robert Stuart replied to Stickframe's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
Looks like an interesting, if complex, project - just changing that radiator grill, and the exposed pipe-work would worry me. -
Tamiya Horch 4x4.1a. 1/35.
Robert Stuart replied to stevej60's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
That is masking good progress, nice catch on that bulkhead. -
Admirals Barge Magna 1/48
Robert Stuart replied to Colin W's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
@rob Lyttle It takes some looking, but the box says "Hunting Percival Sea Prince" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percival_Prince -
Loyd Carrier
Robert Stuart replied to Robert Stuart's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
Want to get this started, so, some sprue shots... The instructions The carrier's instructions are on the left, while the gun's are on the right. Sprues Wheels, tracks and other duplicated items Engine and lower hull Upper hull, and chassis Canopy (tarpaulin) frame Extras Decals, brass, &c Gun -
When this was proposed, I couldn't help laughing; it was so different from anything else here (even the Mulberry harbour), and it meets the criteria in the rules. The build, when it starts, should be interestingly different too.
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MiniArt Tow Truck AA Type *Finished*
Robert Stuart replied to Trevor L's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
Assuming the tyre in the last photo is (at least, partially) dry fitted, MiniArt's tyres work well. Even dry fitted, prizing these apart can be an 'interesting' experience. The wheel hubs are a close fit too, and may need a bit of fettling, but, once sandwiched in, they work well. -
Ford V3000S, "Maultier", ICM, 1/35
Robert Stuart replied to Touvdal's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
Looks good, truck chassis can add complexity to a build. -
M911 C-HET and M747 Trailer ***FINISHED***
Robert Stuart replied to MRMRL's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
You are doing fine, the build looks good, as does your thread; keep on as you are. -
Venomous! Spiders, Snakes and Scorpions - withdrawn.
Robert Stuart replied to Robert Stuart's topic in Group Build Chat 2023
Thanks, you are welcome @ModelingEdmontonian -
Universal Carrier
Robert Stuart replied to Robert Stuart's topic in TLC - Transports, Loaders and Carriers
And, some of those parts are small, not easy to tell apart from the risers. (? Or, whatever they are called; the extra nubbins of plastic on the other side of the part from the sprue runner). More progress: The lower hull sides, glacis plate, engine cover, exhaust, and rear axel. Going to start on the PE soon, and then I'll move on to a priming coats ... also need to commit to a colour scheme soon.