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Hi All Started yesterday, Trailer first as I think a bit more leeway for poor fitting parts, get a feel for assembly for the Scammell itself, so far so good, gooseneck a bit of a tight fit to get the deck plate in, might not take too long, as the whole thing is just Green all over. Cheers All any tips on this would be appreciated if you have done one Mark
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Ok so this is the second model in 35 odd years so be easy! The Scammell transporter was always an iconic model back in the day when the only option was the Airfix 1/72 one. I always wanted to do this justice so when I found out about this beast I couldn't resist. This is a pretty good model with some nice detail however as I've discovered with non tank military stuff your options for detail are boundless. All those break pipes, chains, leavers, cables, springs. It's a rabbit hole of detail. I did plenty of research (Google) and added / modified as I saw fit. The colour scheme is sort of early war rather than desert. The fun bit with me is the weathering and since I discovered pigments they seem to be the weapon of choice. I tried not to be too muddy but the rust bug took hold and I think it's a bit OTT but I had fun so...... I have added a few scratchbuild bits such as the greatcoat in the cab, the seat cushions, all the tarp covers, in-field additional storage racks, lots of cables and wires including break pipes and pipes and wires in the engine. I even did the windscreen wiper motors and cables which you can't see! Aftermarket wheels were used as the kit ones just don't look realistic. Also aftermarket REME resin kits were added. The kit itself is very nice despite the plethora of ejection marks! There are a few things wrong but nothing too obvious I don't think but then I'm no expert. Thanks for looking........... Cheers A
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Hands up if you watched Only Fools and Horses, looked at the Trottermobile and thought "i want one". Well Mr Scammell thought the same...he was just a little early that's all... The Scammell Scarab is a British 3-wheeled tractor unit produced by the truck manufacturer Scammell between 1948 and 1967. Its name is commonly believed to be derived from the rounded bonnet that resembled the elytra (wing covers) of a Scarab beetle, but the name really comes from a more conventional source, Scammell's idea of the combination of an Arab horse...and the word Scammell. Sca-rab = Scarab...It was extremely popular with British Railways and other companies which made deliveries within built-up areas. The Ministry of Defence also used the Scarab and trailers for predominantly internal transport on large military bases... And it's the last sentence that allows me to contemplate a less than commonly seen Service Garb for an already less than commonly seen kit. :) Roll on the Dapol (ex-Airfix) HO/OO Scammell Scarab...
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For my Scarab... 50s/60s, and often later until the military was sold off to the civi contractors, RAF or RN vehicles were generally blue (obviously save for specials and frontline eg RAFG). Best Revell, Humbrol or Tamiya (possibly Vallejo if stocked)? Would love 100% accuracy but won't be mixing %s so will take a 'very close'. ... VMT. D.
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Scammell Handyman 1969, pics thanks to Rich.
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The classic mechanical horse and trailer!
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Preserved Scammell Explorer recovery truck.