Hewy Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Just a small update, ive been working on the inside of the cab. The engine exaust and steering rack are fitted and ive painted the radiator and added a coolant hose at the bottom, and holes drilled for a bar each side that runs from cab to rad, a few more control bars from the engine to do but they can't be fitted till the cabs on,, I've decided that seeing as I've got to cut clear acetate sheet for the screen i may as well have the front windows open, i'll have to fashion some frames mind, thanks for looking Glynn thanks for the comments I've added a bit of wiring and found some old dial decals for the panel, if i can find some for the smaller dials I'll put them on, they'd probably be 1/72 ish cockpit ones in size, looking at the pictures zoomed in it looks like I've got a bit of touching up to do Edited July 30, 2017 by Hewy 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Superb detailing work sir! Wonderful paint job too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Very kind clive, Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Like it, smart work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 I Appreciate it phil thanks, many touch ups to do, but i think know where I'm going Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 That engine really looks the business. I can almost feel the vibrations as it ticks over. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 That is coming along brilliantly Glynn I am sure there would have been some oil left after it had moved on. Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 It is gonna be a nice workhorse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Ripaman said: That is coming along brilliantly Glynn I am sure there would have been some oil left after it had moved on. Regards Richard It does look like its blew every gasket on it, maybe a service wouldnt go a miss 22 hours ago, Bullbasket said: That engine really looks the business. I can almost feel the vibrations as it ticks over. John. I dont think it'd ever run by the look of it 1 hour ago, Kris B said: It is gonna be a nice workhorse. Thanks chris, in the cold light of day may be a couple of clicks over the top, but ive made my bed now, Thanks again gents Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Very impressive work all around Glynn and the engine, especially, is superb. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks stixs a bit more brush painting finesse is required though, i'll have to step. It up Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 I've been working on the cab and painted the floor, to be honest i hoped it would come out a bit more worn wood looking, but thats my 3rd attempt at it, the line was drawn, also glazed the front windows with acetate due to altering the windscreen frame, I've just gone for one side open, as soon as the white glue sets i can add the etch opening rods and try and clean them, also gave the back of the cab a coat of paint and a wash, and got one of the rifles painted, also I've made the seat cushions out of milliput, cheers Glynn Darn it, dont seem able to delete this double photo, sorry Looks like the crew had mucky trousers, weather must have been atrocious The kits seat cushions along side 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 On 02/08/2017 at 07:29, PlaStix said: On 02/08/2017 at 07:29, PlaStix said: Very impressive work all around Glynn and the engine, especially, is superb. Kind regards, Stix Thanks stixs, very kind, I've been on holiday and missed some posts. Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 No problem Glynn and I am very impressed with the work you are doing in the cab but I am a bit concerned about the stains on the seats! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, PlaStix said: No problem Glynn and I am very impressed with the work you are doing in the cab but I am a bit concerned about the stains on the seats! Kind regards, Stix I think the crew must have had a pretty scary breakdown to attend 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Really nice paint job ... impressing for sure !! I didn't consider using the hairspray method for such a work on the chassis but I can only say that the result is utterly realistic !! E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, Etienne said: Really nice paint job ... impressing for sure !! I didn't consider using the hairspray method for such a work on the chassis but I can only say that the result is utterly realistic !! E Thanks etienne, every time i look at the chassis now i fear I've done too much on the chipping, i think its probably too late now though, thanks again Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Cab looks great - love the wood effect flooring Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 On 09/08/2017 at 20:43, Hamden said: Cab looks great - love the wood effect flooring Roger Thanks roger, i was begining to lose the plot on the cab floor, i still think its a tad too green, but I'm happy with the look, A small but time consuming update, after altering the angles on the cab windscreen and adding 1mm to each of the front lower sides, i was expecting a bit of a geometrical nightmare when it comes to fitting the cab sides, even though I've seperated both doors theres a bit of a cill along the bottom, alas no worries, all its going to require is 1mm removing from the end of each cill, I've dry fitted and no drama to come,, along with seperating the doors so they can be open I've added some missing frame detail on the insides and removed the over sized rivet detail on the cab roof and added the gutter along the sides and some strips on the top, hopefully a little closer to the real cab roof, then replaced the rivets with archer rivet decals, i dont think it'll look to bad with a lick of paint, cheers for the comments and criticism Glynn Before Rivets removed and Strips added, door frames finished Archer rivets added and the door frames Cheers 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 A little look see Glynn 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looking really good. They sure didn't stint the creature comforts for the crew though. Not too much different to some of the old girls I cut my driving teeth on 30 years later. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Love the details on that roof. The rivets look perfect. I've got to pick one of these up at Telford, then I can relive my youth, running between Bunde and Osnabruck, back loading trucks to base workshops and stopping half way at "Rosies". (Sigh) happy days. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Very impressive work Glynn. Very nicely done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, stevehnz said: Looking really good. They sure didn't stint the creature comforts for the crew though. Not too much different to some of the old girls I cut my driving teeth on 30 years later. Steve. Cheers steve, no creature comforts at all steve, power steering would probably be top of the list with the heater, 3 hours ago, PlaStix said: Very impressive work Glynn. Very nicely done. Kind regards, Stix Thanks stix, most kind mate Glynn John, they do sound like fun times,hope rosies was a cafe, glad you like the rivets just hope the strips don't jump out at you after a coat of paint, but i did sand them down as much as i dared, i know armour is the name of the game here, but one of these would look great as a showmans truck, fair ground decals, and a scratch built carousel on a trailer 4 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Love the details on that roof. The rivets look perfect. I've got to pick one of these up at Telford, then I can relive my youth, running between Bunde and Osnabruck, back loading trucks to base workshops and stopping half way at "Rosies". (Sigh) happy days. John. Edited August 17, 2017 by Hewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Superb work Glynn. Excellent skill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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