robw_uk Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Next build once AEC MK1 is ready for paint. Pictures later Edited February 28, 2018 by robw_uk Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 is the beast... think it will be the most complex build i have done: IMG_20180228_154521 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180228_154512 by Robert Worth, on Flickr not sure on the paint scheme as the green has no markings whatsoever... will have to see what references I can find, I have some US stars lying around for example 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Snuggles Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 A beast indeed, a nice looking subject, should be good. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I'll follow along as well if you don't mind, this looks to be a very interesting project Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I've never heard of this kit maker, so it will be interesting to see how it goes. Looks an unusual subject too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 thanks all. Mirror Models are Irish and do a fair few softskins (Quads, trucks, diamond Ts). I also have a T-20 Russian Artillery Tractor from them.... anyway first few bits started - engine, transmission (I assume) and start of some part of axles..... IMG_20180228_195754 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 am toying with going civilian on this - maybe blue and red with black chassis (some photos of period trucks in that colour) but could do with some custom decals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 building the Homes Wrecker from Mirror Models but going for post-war civilian livery (can imagine these vehicles being purchased by British garages when they came back form Europe). No sources really for the specific vehicle but the internet has a nice blue/red livery with black chassis so thinking of doing that... anyone have any images of similar trucks for reference? anyone know where i could get suitable decals? have never made my own but maybe. Thinking I will need number plates and then the name of the garage for the doors images so you can see where i am IMG_20180228_154521 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180228_154512 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180228_195754 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 moving this build to the civilian board: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 This'll be an interesting build Rob.......and yes, new maker to me. Interesting to see how you feel they go together, incase they have something I might want to build. Let us know your opinion on the kit build and fit..... Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 very soft plastic... instructions seem a little vague with some of the placements/part numbers... but so far so good, no fit problems (mind have only built 3 very small sub-assemblies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 You might find something here: http://ccmv.aecsouthall.co.uk/ There are thousands of images to search through! Number plates can be made up from slot car suppliers decals - they'll be 1/32 but I don't think the difference is all that great. If you don't fancy doing your own decals, maybe someone like Parkes Decals could help. If you go down that route and you have black or white on the sheet, I'm sure they'd do the numbers as well. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hi Rob....I found the AFV Club the same compared to Tamiya. I can live with that though, it’s fit that bothers me the most on a kit. Still, interesting subject you have here....keep up the feedback 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Fastcat said: You might find something here: http://ccmv.aecsouthall.co.uk/ There are thousands of images to search through! Number plates can be made up from slot car suppliers decals - they'll be 1/32 but I don't think the difference is all that great. If you don't fancy doing your own decals, maybe someone like Parkes Decals could help. If you go down that route and you have black or white on the sheet, I'm sure they'd do the numbers as well. Dave thanks for that Dave. will have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funguseater Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Mirror models get good reviews for their Quads etc. Definitely watching this one...looks like a high parts count 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Yeah, I checked some build reviews. Saw one on a deuce and half recovery vehicle. Great review......but they ain’t cheap 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 sub-assemblies multiplying... think i now have the winch, engine, transmission(?) some axle bits and the start of 2 fuel tanks IMG_20180302_203912 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 sub-assemblies multiplying... think i now have the winch, engine, transmission(?) some axle bits and the start of 2 fuel tanks IMG_20180302_203912 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Following this in GSOM. rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, rio said: Following this in GSOM. rich excuse my ignorance but GSOM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Sorry GOSM Grumpy old scale modellers on facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 of course it is - sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 You can find classic silver on black style number plate lettering here in 1/35 and many other scales too. Kit looks interesting and I'm looking forward to watching the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, mbdesignart said: You can find classic silver on black style number plate lettering here in 1/35 and many other scales too. Kit looks interesting and I'm looking forward to watching the progress. now that is useful. Would mean it would just be "door art" i needed to work out. Have the colours sorted (so has the carpet after i dropped an open put of blue on it... luckily the carpet cleaner sorted it out).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 more sub-assemblies... and chassis started (oddly the kit has 4 chassis long struts.. nearly used the wrong ones!!!) IMG_20180303_163951 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180303_174410 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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