John Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Delivered today having been on pre-order with Airfix: First impressions are of a kit similar in design to the Bedford but more complex and with fewer out of the box alternatives: Markings are supplied for one fairly anonymous RAF vehicle in G3/G4: All in all a very impressive package. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 A trawl through the paint box uncovers an elderly tin of Humbrol 112 Field Blue, which is one of Mike Starmer's suggestions for RAF Blue Grey. I think that might be how I'll finish the Albion - the first one, at least! I'm really getting into these 1/48th scale trucks. Better clean the cat hair off the in though... John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Looks a very decent kit.....Hope they scale it down to 1/72 at some point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Starmer Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Humbrol 112 Tarmac is fine but for the kit scheme the basic colour should be Khaki Green 3 NOT H86. For Khaki Green 3: mix 5 x H155 + 1 x H10. this will need matt varnish over it when dry. Humbrol 30 is nothing like Dark Green No.4, use H75 if pushed but this is a bit too grey, OK as faded though. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcastle Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Hi all Looks like a lovely kit - I do hope they make a 1:72/76 version as well! Tim Hardcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Posted this in the WWII aircraft, but though might be appropriate here as well.... well know shot, but some points, and is that an Albion refueller? Photo is 85 Squadron, Peter Townsend in P3166 VY-Q, Castle Camps, July 1940, due to be featured on a new Xtradecal sheet. More on 85 Sq here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234907653-hurricane-i-vy-cg-of-85-sqn-lille-seclin-around-apr-1940/ Funny, now I look at the above pic again, I actually pay attention to the refueller... to my untrained eye this looks like an Albion refueller? Graham Boak confirms it is. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234981324-airfix-albion-refueller-a-look-in-the-box/ also just kitted by Airfix, note correct paint colours in link, and here note how easy it would be to do this New numbeplate, and the '100' I presume for 100 octane fuel? Note first aid kit strapped on back of panel, the mixed exhaust stain, lighter round edges, from running a lean mixture, and the distinctive oil stains on the UC doors. EDIT while searching away....I start paying more attention! Not paid attention to this one before, but the the neatly painted fabric over gun ports, plus some neat refueller details Graham Boak points out the unusual fitting on the rear hub. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234981865-hurricane-p3166-vy-q-85-squadron-july-1940-refuelling/#entry1986942 The fitting on the rear axle looks odd - it appears like the later standardised parts for lifting onto ships but they'd be required on the front axle too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Improvised winch perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Or for bolting another wheel to for working on very soft ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Looking at the photo above that shows the inside of the Albion's control cabinet with the fuel valves and gauges, I'm thinking the visible wall looks a bit light for either RAFBG or a camouflage finish? You can see the same effect here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=89565&d=1396824345&thumb=1 John Edited to say and possibly in this trailer too? http://www.spitfireperformance.com/CH_001357-2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Eau-de-Nil was used for some interiors prewar. Whether this applied to the inside of the fuel control box I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The fitting on the rear wheel is a drum for self-winching the vehicle out of soft ground, or unditching. We were supplied with one for a rear wheel on our PO vans as late as the '70s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I have a tin of EdN somewhere - I'm sorely tempted to use it to piant the inside just so I can say I've used it! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 A-ha! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Humbrol 112 Tarmac is fine but for the kit scheme the basic colour should be Khaki Green 3 NOT H86. For Khaki Green 3: mix 5 x H155 + 1 x H10. this will need matt varnish over it when dry. Humbrol 30 is nothing like Dark Green No.4, use H75 if pushed but this is a bit too grey, OK as faded though. Just looked up the Tamiya mixes I have for these colours, which are more of Mike Starmer's mixes Tamiya mix Nobels Khaki Green No.3/ G3 & Dark Green Just what the new Bronco kit owners need. Khaki Green 3 was the new basic colour from mid-1939 till phased out in 1941. But also may be used as an alternative colour in lieu of Slate 34 in the Caunter scheme. Mix: - 3 pts XF62 olive drab + 2 pts XF59 desert yellow. The resulting colour is slightly less rich than a sample matched to an original motorcycle part and slightly less brown than on a steel helmet in original colour, so a good average. Dark Green G4: - mix 3 x XF61 + 2 pts XF58. No original colour found; yet. This was the colour specified in MTP 20 for use in scheme 1 for 'average European conditions'. This colour is matched to the colour that I use over Khaki Green 3 and which is based on the use of complimenary hues and low contrast values seen on numerous contemporary photographs and what few colour photographs exist for 1940 period vehicles. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 A-ha! John Correct colour for painting the Explosive identification Hazard band on WW2 British bombs as well! Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) There are several potential conversions for this kit, here are two . . . others being tractor unit and at a push, chassis and front end for the Ambulance. Below, you can just make out the 'X' panel on the rear body of the GS tender I am hoping to get these finished quite soon . . . Ian Edited December 31, 2015 by Mancunian airman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Some progress on the inter-changeable bodies . . . GS with a Tilt Mobile Workshop Glazing and rear steps to add . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Managed to do a bit on these . . . . On the smaller scale, I tended to build a box around a rear body and wrapped a tilt onto the vehicle concerned but on this larger scale I thought I would try for the 'hoops' that made up the tilt frame. Only when this stage is completed and the tilt put on will I know if it looks good . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centaur95 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Not wishing to pour cold water on your enthusiasm, but the RAF ambulance looked like this... Cheers, Centaur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Centaur 95 One of several bodies built as an Ambulance on the Albion chassis, I am seriously considering building one. The basic components are in the kit, chassis, radiator grill, running gear, just need the body from the back of the engine to scratch . . . thanks for looking in Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 There are several potential conversions for this kit, here are two . . . others being tractor unit and at a push, chassis and front end for the Ambulance. Below, you can just make out the 'X' panel on the rear body of the GS tender I am hoping to get these finished quite soon . . . Ian This is great work Ian do you have plans for these, or did you work by eye. This would be of interest to the members over on Track48, the 1/48 armour forum. http://www.network54.com/Forum/433829 Sleeper Service [Nick Perry] is now one of the mods there. Have you any mods planned for the Bedford? Finally, what colours did you use? The Airfix specified ones, or mixes? Just from the pics the green looks like Humbrol 30. see post above for acrylic mixes for Tamiya and Humbrol http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234981324-airfix-albion-refueller-a-look-in-the-box/#entry2011725) cheers T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Duplicated post in error Edited January 7, 2016 by Mancunian airman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Troy You are correct, I did work with the Mk.1 eyeball but I could draw up a basic plan with measurements, no idea how to get it onto the other site. You are also correct with MY colour scheme, basic Hu30. It is my preferred choice, I don't get to hung up about the precise colour, there was a war on and from what I understand of the situation on the 'Home Front', paint was in short supply and in particular, my direction is home RAF and they were painted, as used to camouflage buildings, with paint that was readily available. Home RAF vehicles were re-painted on a 'as when'. When the 'Mickey Mouse' scheme was introduced in late 1943, vehicles were gradually re-painted over a period of time so as you can imagine, over a period of time there was more than one scheme of differing colours and schemes. Bedford MWD I should like to see one as a Wireless Service/Repair van similar to the Morris seen in the film 'Night Bombers' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 'Tilt' in place and its currently being painted and will be able to post tomorrow . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) I drafted this basic plan for anybody who may consider a build themselves. Any issues you may have then please let me know . Not quite finished but almost there . . . Edited January 12, 2016 by Mancunian airman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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