AndyBunney Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I am soon going to be making a 22 Sqn Wessex and 202 Sqn Sea King. These will be placed on a re-creation of the pan at Leconfield where I worked on both types in the late 1980s. I have a Houchin GPU on the way and have purchased a JB Models Bedford Tactical re-fueller (We had one of these for a while) The main re-fuellers we had were Bedford MK6 (Based on the Bedford TK) I don't suppose anyone knows how I can re-produce one of these in 1/72? I am hoping to scratch build a Massey Ferguson MF40 Towing tractor by basing it on a 1/76 Diecast David brown Tractor shown superimposed here. I shall also be adding a Lightweight RAF Landrover (to tow the Houchin) and TACR2 firetruck to the scene. This will all be a pretty good re-creation of the time when D Flt 22 Sqn Wessex where replaced by E Flt 202 Sqn Sea Kings in 1987/1988. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Sounds like a great plan. My first posting as a baby rigger was on Sea Kings at HMF, St. Mawgan so I'll be following this with interest. As for the TK, have you considered modifying one of Oxford Diecast's versions? The cab shouldn't need any work and the bowser body could be relatively easily scratch built onto a cut down chassis. Oxford also produce a TACR 2 that would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) On 11/29/2018 at 9:42 PM, paul_c said: Sounds like a great plan. My first posting as a baby rigger was on Sea Kings at HMF, St. Mawgan so I'll be following this with interest. As for the TK, have you considered modifying one of Oxford Diecast's versions? The cab shouldn't need any work and the bowser body could be relatively easily scratch built onto a cut down chassis. Oxford also produce a TACR 2 that would be ideal. I have ordered the 1/76 Oxford diecast RAF Centenary set (76set58) This includes a lightweight landrover and TACR2 (complete with red bonnet and correct Royal Air Force Fire Service markings.) The cow catcher also looks better than on their black bonnet version. I had a quick look and this might make a good base. Thanks for the advise. Edited December 3, 2018 by AndyBunney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Houchin GPU kit arrived today. I actually only ordered one but they sent me a pack of two by mistake! Win win! This is what they should look like when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Air-Graphics (in conjunction with L'Arsenal) have the Massey on their future list. Test shot looks good. The Mk5 GPU - most commonly seen with the Wessex is available from Flightpath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 23 hours ago, Evalman said: Air-Graphics (in conjunction with L'Arsenal) have the Massey on their future list. Test shot looks good. The Mk5 GPU - most commonly seen with the Wessex is available from Flightpath. We didn't have mk5 GPUs and who parked it that close to Walter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) On 11/30/2018 at 8:22 PM, Evalman said: Air-Graphics (in conjunction with L'Arsenal) have the Massey on their future list. Test shot looks good. The Mk5 GPU - most commonly seen with the Wessex is available from Flightpath. That's the Douglas Taskmaster, not quite the same but does look good. The one we had was, I believe, made by Cameron Gardiner. We didn't have mk5 GPUs and who parked it that close to Walter? Edited December 1, 2018 by AndyBunney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) I just looked at his website. I think Mr Air Graphic may have put the wrong name on his product. He lists it as a Douglas Super Taskmaster which is this His resin prototype, which does look nice, is of one of these which as far as I'm aware is a Massey: Edited December 2, 2018 by Evalman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Houchin number one about to be started. Parts prepared for assembly Finished Houchin awaiting paint & decals And the completed article. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Bowser and Houchin kits ready to start Chassis, Tank & Pump unit assembled ready for paint. And painted ready for assembly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Following on from a suggestion by paul_c I bought a cheap TK box lorry from Ebay It already had a twin wheel rear axle and round rear arches. Wheelbase will need cutting down but the box body can be used for the pump cabinet. Dismantled, box body cut to rough length and rear axle moved to approximate new position. Tactical MK alongside for scale. Height of box reduced to give correct fit. I think the box is still a few mm too long and I will have to round off the top more where it meets the sides. Edited December 11, 2018 by AndyBunney Photos not loaded properly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 I've now cut the pump box to the right length and moved the rear axle to the back of the chassis ready to cut 25.5mm out from the middle of the chassis. This should bring all the major components into the right place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Who doesnt like the challenge of a conversion ?? I will be following with great interest . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 Chassis is now the correct length, Rear axle in the correct position and a coat of Nato Green to cover the emerald green body and red wheels. Panel lines next and fire extinquisher stowage to cut out then the tank to fabricate. With the Flightpath Diorama kit and Nitrogen trolley I shall have towing arms, chocks, fire extinguishers and I already have the TACR2 and lightweight Landrover, 2 Houchins and the Tactical Bowser. Better get on with the Wessex and Sea King soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Made the beacon and mounting bracket. It is slightly too big but there is a reason for that and once the booms are mounted either side on top of the pump housing I don't think it will look too bad. And that's why it's a bit big! 1.8mm LED painted with clear orange hopefully it will be connected to a small flasher circuit set within the box running off a 3v battery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Tank starting to take shape now. I think I will add some struts fore and aft before trying to wrap a skin round it. This is all your fault @paul_c😁 Edited January 5, 2019 by AndyBunney 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Ha! My pleasure! It's looking great though Andy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Homemade battery holder installed in the pump cabinet to run the flashing LED Switch attached to chassis rail and tank & pump cabinet attached Basic construction complete and a thin coat of NATO green added to the tank, next thing to do is add booms and pipes, ladders tank access panels etc. Does anyone have ony pictures of the top of one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Made a start on the ladder today. 0.4mm brass rod cut, bent and soldered together. Once the excess solder is cleaned off I think it will look good. Positioned on the rear of the bowser I think it needs to be a bit further to the left but I dropped my 0.4mm drill and broke it so will need a new one before I can re-position it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 On 11/29/2018 at 2:34 PM, AndyBunney said: I am hoping to scratch build a Massey Ferguson MF40 Towing tractor by basing it on a 1/76 Diecast David brown Tractor shown superimposed here. Didn't need to scratch build it in the end as a kit became available. Photos to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBunney Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 (edited) Edited April 9 by AndyBunney 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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