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Hi all 😎 Although completed just before Christmas 2020, as I'm new to BritModeller (and I'm quite pleased with how she turned out), I'd like to present my third completed build since returning to the hobby after a 23 year break: Airfix 1:32nd 1914 Dennis Fire Engine. Built out the box with the exception of a few scratch built extras on the engine block, and a couple of lengths of fine brass chain on the rescue ladder supports. Painted with Tamiya acrylics except flesh tones and wood grain on the ladders are Citadel Miniatures. Weathering/stains using Citadel Miniatures shades and the odd dab of Tamiya weathering powder. As always, comments and suggestions welcome 😊👍 Cheers!
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Hi all 😎 This kit is the 1991 re-box of the 1966 vintage Airfix tooling. My third build after 23 years away from the hobby. Being built out the box with some scratch built extras to liven the engine up as the engine block is very basic. This is my first attempt at gloss paint and gloss clearcoat with an airbrush, for which I'm using Tamiya acrylics. There's a lot of photos to come, so will be added over the course of several posts here. Comments and suggestions always welcome! 😊👍 Cheers! 1991 re-release box artwork and build instructions. Construction isn't overly complicated, however it pays to test-fit multiple parts (even build sections) to avoid surprises. Care is needed on fettling, and there are a few sinks, ejector pin marks, part numbers and heavy split lines that need addressing, with some in fairly awkward/annoying places; however nothing that I would call a show-stopper. The plastic is red, but is almost radioactive in it's glow. I found it needed primer very quickly as it started to hurt the eyes, and is awkward to keep track of fettling as not everything shows up well on the surface! Note that the left hand of the driver figure in the photo isn't a bad casting - this is how it was designed. This is going to be amputated and a replacement hand sourced from the spares box. More to follow!
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Dennis Fire Engine. J461SAC Ex Henley In Arden Warwickshire Fire Brigade. Pics thanks to Rich.