spruecutter Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hi everyone International Rescue is the theme for the IPMS 'Beyond The Box' SIG table at the Nationals in Telford this year. The idea behind 'Beyond The Box' is to take a standard kit and turn it into something other than the manufacturer intended, ideally with a fun factor built in. For my build, I decided to take the Airfix 1/12 'Wallace & Gromit' A35 van and turn it into a fire engine, similar to the Morris Minor fire appliance at the Gaydon Motor Museum. This was my starting point. I chopped off the roof, filled in the rust holes and gave it a nice, shiny red courtesy of a Tamiya rattle can. The wiper blades and A35 badge are 3D-printed parts sourced through Shapeways. The bell used to belong to a Lindt chocolate Easter bunny. The stuff in the back is a combination of Tamiya's 1/12 F1 Racing Tools + children's toys + scratch built items. My twist on the International Rescue build theme was to have a cat stuck up a lamp post - in other words, Domestic Rescue. The cat owner is being interviewed by the local press reporter. Wallace is on hand to oversee the rescue operation. The cat like its owner is scratch built using Milliput. If you would like to see the model close up, it will be on the 'Beyond The Box' table at Telford over the weekend of 9/10 November. The table is close to the Airfix stand. Cheers Richard C 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Brilliant stuff! Great conversion and some excellent scratchbuilding - love the cat!! Always a great stand at Telford, shall wander over for a smile again this year! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Fantastic work as usual Richard. Your imagination and ingenuity with these builds never ceases to amaze me, I love the details and tools you have added and the scratchbuilt cat is brilliant. Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at Telford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Cool stuff, love the cat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I don't know how you do it. An amazing idea and ingenious conception. What a great model. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Love it,fantastic.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 That's fabulous work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpion Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Great idea and wonderfully executed. One thing puzzles me though - how are they going to rescue the cat when they don't appear to have a ladder? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 53 minutes ago, Chimpion said: Great idea and wonderfully executed. One thing puzzles me though - how are they going to rescue the cat when they don't appear to have a ladder? A nice slice of Wensleydale should tempt it down😂 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Chimpion said: when they don't appear to have a ladder? Surely that brass bedstead behind the seats extends, one upright at a time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 8:40 AM, Chimpion said: Great idea and wonderfully executed. One thing puzzles me though - how are they going to rescue the cat when they don't appear to have a ladder? It's not easy to see in the photo but the ladder is on the pavement behind the fire truck. They might have a problem however as it's not going to be long enough - so they will probably need to resort to the idea of tempting it down with a nice bit of Wensleydale! I put the ladder on the ground as it was hiding the tool set and I wanted people to see the various bits and pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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