Gobs of Espresso Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Hi All, As this is my first Build of a model for at least 20 years or so, I will ask for your patience as I am pretty new to building, prepping and painting. I'm a little crazy so forgive me if some of my W.I.P photos are as well. I plan to work on Tamiya HIACE Quick Delivery but customize it into a Food truck. I haven't thought very far on how I am going to pull this of so your guess is as good as mine. I already had a few basic tools so I just picked up a few more just to get started and I am currently waiting for my Air brush to arrive so no painting will be done anytime soon. I will also be trying to use two Air pumps (yes Aquarium) to feed the airbrush since I'm a little short on funds for a compressor and if that does not work, then maybe an C02 tank if I can find a reasonable one. I will post my finding as well as photos if the Air pumps work. Till then....... Some links: Tamiya HIACE Quick Delivery The actual Van 1 The actual Van 2 The actual Van 3 actual Toyota Parts catalog and some of my W.I.P Photos: Edited March 4, 2014 by Gobs of Espresso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ill be watching this, Ive got one of these in the stash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 and a bit more....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) tired yet? if not.... a bit more.... Edited February 27, 2014 by Gobs of Espresso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ill be watching this, Ive got one of these in the stash! Thanks. Any comments or recommendations are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Different, but I like this. I will be following this one. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I like your whole idea, the mock up on the cutting matt already looks lively. I'll be following this build too! Before I got my first compressor, I used to use the inner tube from a tyre. Keep an eye on the sale and trade part of the forum as well. You could pick up a bargain as people upgrade! Welcome to Britmodeller Gobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looks like fun! Those figures do look a little large though - are they the same scale as the HiAce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Different, but I like this. I will be following this one. Simon Thanks! I like your whole idea, the mock up on the cutting matt already looks lively. I'll be following this build too! Before I got my first compressor, I used to use the inner tube from a tyre. Keep an eye on the sale and trade part of the forum as well. You could pick up a bargain as people upgrade! Welcome to Britmodeller Gobs. Thank you for your warm welcome and advice. I'll keep and eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looks like fun! Those figures do look a little large though - are they the same scale as the HiAce? Weill noticed. The HiACE is 1/24 while the figures are 1/20. I think there is only one 1/24 scale mechanic team and unfortunately they don't have it yet here. Buying it online will not work as the postal and custom service here is the pits (no pun intended) but I may get lucky so it's part of my shopping list of kits to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Ah - that would explain it! Doesn't get in the way of it being a great idea and build. Watching with interest to see how it develops - will you be going for a full-on Japanese livery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Cracking idea, I hope those blokes don't go on strike before you finsh the build... For an oddball van kit which must be 30 years old it has stood up well. Imagine if they had expanded the range to include the Citroen and Ford Transit etc. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Like it. Good fun. I have an Arii Japanese food delivery van in 1/32nd to build. I bought it mainly because of the box art! I scratchbuilt a 1/24th GMC Stepvan about 13 years ago. It's a support van for an modified Airfix Mustang Reno racer. For figures, I found: Tamiya TA24266 Rally Mechanics set is at Hannants for 16.75 There is also a Tamiya? students set? which can still be found. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Ah - that would explain it! Doesn't get in the way of it being a great idea and build. Watching with interest to see how it develops - will you be going for a full-on Japanese livery? Thanks. Actually I was thinking of a converting it into a food or coffee truck Cracking idea, I hope those blokes don't go on strike before you finsh the build... For an oddball van kit which must be 30 years old it has stood up well. Imagine if they had expanded the range to include the Citroen and Ford Transit etc. Colin Lol. I hope not but I have noticing a lot of coffee breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Like it. Good fun. I have an Arii Japanese food delivery van in 1/32nd to build. I bought it mainly because of the box art! I scratchbuilt a 1/24th GMC Stepvan about 13 years ago. It's a support van for an modified Airfix Mustang Reno racer. For figures, I found: Tamiya TA24266 Rally Mechanics set is at Hannants for 16.75 There is also a Tamiya? students set? which can still be found. Cheers Pete Thanks Pete. I would love to see the Arii Japanese food delivery van build as well as your scratchbuilt 1/24th GMC Stepvan. As of now I have not manage to find a Rally Mechanics set in my neck of the woods but I'll keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sorry for not updating sooner. My progress has slowed down a bit. I have been very busy since my last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gobs of Espresso Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Roof extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nathaniel Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 This is brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I wondered where this had gone. Nice work so far. Drop me an email address and I will send pics of my stepvan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 This is brilliant! Thanks! : ) I wondered where this had gone. Nice work so far. Drop me an email address and I will send pics of my stepvan. Yeah, I had to set it aside for a bit and was almost tempted to start a new kit OOB build but then when I studied the new kit, I started to have mod ideas. LOL! so I decided to push on with this one. Thanks! Sure! That would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just found this, excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Just found this, excellent! Thanks : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 My crew is on leave so I have to continue some work without them... I cut the back doors in two but I didn't do such a good job. door underlap trying to repair certain mistakes I made cutting the right hand door And the knife skipped! : ( but it will be mended. No fingers or toes were lost or injured I have to create an inset for the door and door jam just like the opposite side Plotting a door jam frame just like on the other side. Not sure how i'm going to scriber the edging though. plotting the roof extension That's all for now. It's actually more interesting when the crew is around. I'll get them back on the job. Till then, thanks for viewing. Any comments are welcome and respected. : ) Gobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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