Bullbasket Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I built these models around 30 years ago (when I could still see without glasses). They are a mix of 1/72nd and 1/76th. Nothing was built OOTB, and I added some stowage and some scratch built items. First up is the Airfix M3 Half Track. As far as I can remember, this was completely OOTB with added stowage such as the camnets made from bandage soaked in dilute PVA glue and stretchers made from tissue/PVA and plastic rod. In those days, I didn't bother with drilling out the headlamps and filling them with clear plastic, just painted then silver! Another 1/76th model from Airfix is the Austin K6. Using a set of well known plans (which I can't remember the name of), I built the signals body to mount on the back. One thing that I wasn't happy with on this one was the glazing, or lack of, because there is none in these kits. I tried using MicroScale's Chrystal Kleer, with mediocre results. The CMP 30cwt was scratch built on a cut down Airfix chassis and wheels (I can't remember which one). Once again, this was built using plans and was a fairly easy build due to the fact that there are no curved parts apart from the front mudguards. The canvas tilt is tissue/PVA. It did win it's class at the IPMS Nationals one year, but to be fair, there was only one other entry in the class. The Deuce and a Half, is Hasegawa's offering in 1/72nd. The only things added to this one are the stowage items, rear view mirror and the tie downs on the lower edge of the canvas tilt. This final one is labelled as a Zis 5. I don't know a great deal about Soviet WW2 trucks, but I built the Italeri Zis5 in 1/35th scale, and it has the squared off mudguards as opposed to the round ones on this model, similar to the Gaz trucks. Maybe someone more knowledgeable on Soviet trucks can tell me if it's correct. Again, OOTB plus the added load and glazing. Thanks for looking. John. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Hi John. Hope you are keeping well. That is a rather fine collection of vehicles! I wish my models from 30 years ago were that good! I couldn’t put any of my old kits on here. Yours are beautifully painted and weathered. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I agree with Stix completely, I particularly like your CMP 30cwt - lovely job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 That collection. And even after 30 years they still are in shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 3 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi John. Hope you are keeping well. That is a rather fine collection of vehicles! I wish my models from 30 years ago were that good! I couldn’t put any of my old kits on here. Yours are beautifully painted and weathered. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Evening Stix. I'm fine, thanks for asking. I did enjoy building them at the time, but the scale is too small for my eyes today. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Gorby said: I agree with Stix completely, I particularly like your CMP 30cwt - lovely job. Thanks Gorby. Yes, that's my favourite too. John. 2 hours ago, Kris B said: That collection. And even after 30 years they still are in shape. .............and covered in dust!! Thanks Kris. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Very impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Great collection. The only one I did was the M3, I can guarantee it wasn’t as good as yours. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Every one of these are outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Great stuff John,my eyes are way older than thirty years and they are a delight for them,Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 On 29/04/2018 at 20:39, Hairtrigger said: Very impressive. 14 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Great collection. The only one I did was the M3, I can guarantee it wasn’t as good as yours. Pete Thanks both. I appreciate the comments. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Thud4444 said: Every one of these are outstanding. 13 hours ago, Jim Wasley said: Great stuff John,my eyes are way older than thirty years and they are a delight for them,Cheers. Thanks for the comments. Ever more stronger glasses is just one of the reasons that this scale is a no no for me now. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Thanks for the comments. Ever more stronger glasses is just one of the reasons that this scale is a no no for me now. John. Getting that way myself. 1/72 a thing of the past unless Specsavers do the proverbial Japanese Sniper's glasses. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Great collection of models John, the only thing I have managed to retain from my modelling youth is a 1:35 Tamiya Tiger - in many ways I wish I'd lost it along with all my other efforts from those days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Very nice models, I like small scale vehicles as it relates to my aircraft scale and model railways. They have lasted well. I appreciate that many modellers struggle with close up work due to the natural effects of ageing, but having had completely c**p eyesight all my life the ability to stay with 1/72nd is about the only compensation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The Austin K 6 conversion is a nice once. I think, that are the drawings from G. L., the Signals Container Truck. Made by myself the the conversion with the Coles EMA crane. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 13 hours ago, clive_t said: Great collection of models John, the only thing I have managed to retain from my modelling youth is a 1:35 Tamiya Tiger - in many ways I wish I'd lost it along with all my other efforts from those days! Thanks Clive. These are the only models from that time that I've kept. All of the aircraft went to the "Give a model a new home" sale at Telford. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 12 hours ago, Mr T said: Very nice models, I like small scale vehicles as it relates to my aircraft scale and model railways. They have lasted well. I appreciate that many modellers struggle with close up work due to the natural effects of ageing, but having had completely c**p eyesight all my life the ability to stay with 1/72nd is about the only compensation! Thanks T. I know what you mean about eyesight problems. Recent events brought that home to me rather sharply. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 11 hours ago, modelldoc said: The Austin K 6 conversion is a nice once. I think, that are the drawings from G. L., the Signals Container Truck. Made by myself the the conversion with the Coles EMA crane. modelldoc Thanks Doc. I used to have a whole bunch of those drawings, but as I'm never going to build in that scale again, I passed them onto somebody who could make better use of them. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Made these two crane conversions years before; had the same problems with the Austin K 6 windows: modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 A fine collection john, well kept for 30 yrs too, bits tend to get broken off and lost from mine after a couple of weeks 😁 Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Hewy said: A fine collection john, well kept for 30 yrs too, bits tend to get broken off and lost from mine after a couple of weeks 😁 Glynn 'Morning Glynn, and thanks. They've moved house (and country) a couple of times, but for the most part, they've been in a display cabinet. There used to be a Revell Le Clerc as well at one point, but that sustained terminal battle damage. All of the aircraft have gone, but I kept photos of most of them. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 A magnificent little collection. Really impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 41 minutes ago, glatisant said: A magnificent little collection. Really impressive. Many thanks. Sadly, it's never likely to be added to due to the fact that the scale is just too small for me nowadays. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazer Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Great collection I built airfix kits about the same time and i used plans from bellona . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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