PlaStix Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Hi all, This is the first time I've posted any pictures of my kits online so apologies if I get anything wrong with photos etc. I bought this one about a year ago and I've kept working on it on and off over the whole year. I was originally planning on getting an American truck of some kind but searching the Internet I came across images of completed versions of the LF 20/16 and other Revell versions and just liked the amount of detailing. Anyway It was a great build and I am quite pleased with the results - so much so that it's the first kit I've bought a proper display case for. It's mostly 'out of the box' - I don't dare risk weathering my kits in case I mess them up! Sorry for the quality of the photos - I only had my work's iPad to hand. Kind regards, Stix [/url] [/url] Edited February 13, 2014 by PlaStix 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I had to look twice at the top pic - I thought it was the REAL one! Excellent stuff. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That's very cool! I wouldn't think Fire engines need weathering, all the ones I see are always spotless - just like that lovely model - it's very realistic! Great work!! keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That's nice, I have one waiting to be converted into a more typical British appliance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Hi Roy, Keef and Rich, Thank you for your comments. Rich - I look forward to seeng the British version! I just realised I could include a video showing the blue lights working: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY_se2zMtMA Kind regards, Stix Edit: I tried to embed the video following the instructions in the FAQ but couldn't seem to get it to work. Edited August 19, 2013 by PlaStix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Ha, It may be a while yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 that looks fantastic, I haven't seen many of these built. thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Hi Marc - thank you for your comments - I found Glen T's version of the HLF 20/16 on this forum before I purchased mine - his pictures were one of the sets that inspired me to get one. His finished kit can be found here. Hi Rich - let me know when you do start - I will still be interested to see your version. Cheers, Stix Edited March 24, 2014 by PlaStix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Thanks Brant, That's a great finish looks so real, love the blue lights wish I'd bought two now to try that. :goodjob: Glen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Wow, that looks real! I love all the detailing. If I ever finish my Routemaster I could be tempted do another truck. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hi Glen, No problem, as I mentioned before - yours was one of the kits that persuaded me to buy one for myself. I had your forum page in my bookmarks and used it frequently for reference throughout the build - so thank you. Hi John, Thank you for your comments - I've got a Routemaster in my small stash that I'll start at some point - got to steel myself for all those seats!! Cheers, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 so realistic. Looks brilliant. The detail is fantastic, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thank you Colin. Cheers, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi all, While clearing and sorting out the laptop I discovered some photos I'd taken during the build which I'd forgotten about. There doesn't seem to be many and I don't think I took any during any of the later stages. I wasn't a member of this forum at the time and never thought I'd post them so the quality isn't great. I've seen a couple of people have posted build photos in this section so I thought I could do the same in case anyone is interested. I also took one inspired by one GlenT took of his Schlingmann - mine doesn't look as good but I've included it anyway. You can check Glen's out here. The one inspired by GlenT's: Cheers, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Wow! Stix. That is superb. As I'm building the Man version, I know just how much work you put into making this kit. The details are brilliant and the video enhances it. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 ,that's all i can say Stix... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Love it, want one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Wow! Stix. That is superb. As I'm building the Man version, I know just how much work you put into making this kit. The details are brilliant and the video enhances it. Well done. Hi Kevin. Thank you very much. I am really looking forward to following more of your build! ,that's all i can say Stix... Thank you Vince!! Love it, want one! Thank you. Definitely get one - it is a great kit! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodeller Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I've just finished my MAN version now, Stix, but after looking at the great build that you have done on here I may try this kit too. It has some different characteristics than the MAN version and would go alongside my MAN nicely. A great job!! Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Very realistic. I love all the details (and the flashing lights!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkypablo Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great Build! What material do use to create the tarmac base? Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 I've just finished my MAN version now, Stix, but after looking at the great build that you have done on here I may try this kit too. It has some different characteristics than the MAN version and would go alongside my MAN nicely. A great job!! Brilliant Hi Kevin. Your MAN version turned out beautifully and I would be very interested to see your modelling skills at work on this version too! Thank you for your comments! Very realistic. I love all the details (and the flashing lights!) Thank you very much for your kind comments Alpha Delta. Great Build! What material do use to create the tarmac base? Tom Thank you very much Tom. The material is what came with the Perspex display box I got specially for this kit. I think it's a sort of felt like material - I requested it in black but it looks more like a very dark grey. When it arrived I thought it looked like Tarmac so masked off the areas for some white and yellow stripes and stippled them with acrylic paints for the road markings. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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