Andy Moore Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 This is IBG's new Scammell Pioneer, the first of three versions they're bringing out, with the artillery tractor and transporter to follow. For the most part, it's an excellent kit, with great fit and nice detailing. There are a few shortcomings with it though, the biggest of which is the incorrect windscreen shape. On top of that, there are a few simplifications and missing details, some of which I added, such as the linkages for the chassis mounted winch. The access ladder was scratch built, as IBG don't provide one in the kit, and a lot of the brackets and fixtures on the rear where enhanced or replaced as necessary. The fuel tank had the moulded-on boarding steps removed, and replaced with something more in-scale. For the crane rigging, IBG only provide a length of thread, so some Eureka copper cable was used for the two winches, and a detail set from KFS Models was used for the pulleys and shackles on the back. Despite all that, it was a great kit to work on, and the scratch building fell into the fun category, rather than the tedious one. As a kit though, it looks like it's going to be out-classed by the Thunder Models alternative, but it'll still be worth picking up, as long as it's priced below the Thunder one. This one's finished as a Russian lend-lease example, and painted in SCC2, rather than the 4BO indicated in the instructions. Thanks for looking Andy 46 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Excellent job Andy, absolutely love the finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just brilliant, I love it. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks Chris, thanks Steve. Glad you like it. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Above the call of duty that one Andy,all us mortals can do is look on,not just the way its built but also how it is presented,Fabulous.Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Stunnin' enough said cheers Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Jupp, that is one nice truck. Unbelievable. That must by hours and hours of layer build up. Very convincing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Do you ever think that, when the Russians saw the stuff we (the Brits) provided them under lend lease, they thought "what the f**k is the this old piece of s**t!!" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 My goodness, that is incredible finishing! Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks guys 23 minutes ago, Soeren said: That must by hours and hours of layer build up. Very convincing. Yes, there's a lot of layering in the weathering, but it went down fairly fast, as much of it was done with acrylics. 10 minutes ago, Graeme said: Do you ever think that, when the Russians saw the stuff we (the Brits) provided them under lend lease, they thought "what the f**k is the this old piece of s**t!!" I imagine they probably thought that a lot with tanks. You're hardly likely to be impressed with a Churchill or M3 if you've just stepped out of a T-34 or KV. The various Gaz's and Zis's weren't exactly cutting edge by the war though, so they probably quite liked the Pioneer. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Excellent Andy, the grime looks like it's built up over time, which is what it would have done in real life and not just been plastered on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Wonderful work there, Andy - first class! regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Awesome modelling. Agree with all the other comments regarding the realistic finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Awesome! Thanks for your input regarding the IBG/Thunder Models comparison. Regarding the lens and lease... 9 hours ago, Graeme said: Do you ever think that, when the Russians saw the stuff we (the Brits) provided them under lend lease, they thought "what the f**k is the this old piece of s**t!!" Hadn't they thought: poo-poo, now I need to learn how to drive and sit on the wrong side(from their perspective)... and use the left instead of the right hand for the stick shift.... Or were the lend and lease ones changed to a left side steering one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 As everyone else has said a lovely model both asembley and decor but iam afraid if I were to build one it would be stright from the box without all the add on whistle and bells I always build a model firstly to please myself for my enjoyment not to please other people but of course it is good to have other people like it and at my stage in life if you get another model finished is a God send .🤓🖒 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) That is quite stunning! I was looking for a WIP thread for this but there isn't one This is a beauty and if mine comes anywhere near this level, I'll be incredibly happy! Edited November 20, 2017 by Kallisti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Welcome back to the forum, I already missed your excellent work, to say that the Pals have not already said, top notch job in every aspect of the model, and its presentation is the icing on the cake... , cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builder52 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 It's just amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks for all the kind words guys Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Absolutely stunning model Andy. Best one for a long time. The Pioneer may not have looked beautiful, but it was a great truck. I have happy memories of trundling over to Base Workshop in Osnabruck at a stately 21mph. I'll be using your WIP as a guide for the artillery tractor that I picked up at Telford. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Excellent build and finish Andy. Top Job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armored76 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Simply superb!!! Very well done, sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Brilliant attention to detail, the wear on the wood, staining, general build up of crud - fantastic. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 That really is utterly, utterly awesome....on every level! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just another awesome model, Andy ... from detailing to weathering, every step is superb !! E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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