robw_uk Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 So, as the Matilda heads to be painted and the Type 16 awaits paint, I am starting my next build. This one will probably take me the rest of the year but hey, mad not to start it. I have a couple of reviews with some scratch build improvements I will look to try (nothing horrendous I think) but I still think I must be mad! 14 sprues, 1 clear sprue, 3 sheets of PE. The biggest build I will have attempted. Only problem is, at the moment I have the wrong radiator (manufacturing issue on initial run) and no response from Thunder Models as to whether that are still shipping the replacement.. This will be a North African theatre build so that the Matilda can be mounted on the back... usual sprue box etc shots... IMG_20200416_125431 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20200416_125525 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20200416_125542 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20200416_125545 by Robert Worth, on Flickr As I am waiting to hear on the radiator I thought I would start with the (simpler?) trailer... 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I'm looking forward to seeing this big transporter being built 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I'll take a seat and follow along if you don't mind? Will look good with your Matilda chained down on the back! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, Hamden said: I'll take a seat and follow along if you don't mind? Will look good with your Matilda chained down on the back! Stay safe Roger 1 hour ago, Carius said: I'm looking forward to seeing this big transporter being built the more the merrier... will need to find some chains to tie Matilda down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Got one of these in the stash so will follow along with much interest Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 OK, so started the trailer. The bed was very thin but with the first length-wise strut it has firmed up. Wheels done as well (plastic is fairly brittle so not looking forward to some of the fiddly bits and there are some large sprue gates & pour nubs around).. IMG_20200416_210042 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20200416_210034 by Robert Worth, on Flickr and with her payload on... hope i can do both kits justice IMG_20200417_105744 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I’m going to enjoy following this build Rob........take your time, you have the Matilda to take a break on👍 cheers Simon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 This looks quite interesting. Mind if I sit in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Super project! I'll follow you with great interest. 👍Maybe one of these year I'll make my Scammell with TRU30 trailer (even if I don't understand the differences with the TRU30 Goose trailer). Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Exellent choice rob, i look forward to this taking shape, great looking load too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Phil1960 said: Super project! I'll follow you with great interest. 👍Maybe one of these year I'll make my Scammell with TRU30 trailer (even if I don't understand the differences with the TRU30 Goose trailer). Ciao Filippo think the gooseneck has a stronger towing linkage for heavier loads and thanks all for the interest... should have more built this afternoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Phil1960 said: Super project! I'll follow you with great interest. 👍Maybe one of these year I'll make my Scammell with TRU30 trailer (even if I don't understand the differences with the TRU30 Goose trailer). Ciao Filippo The Goose-neck is the bottom one. The way the trailer attaches to the tractor unit is designed differently so that the trailer bed sits lower at the front. The bottom image has been flipped to give a comparison. Wayne 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 rigidity achieved. Nothing really challenging at this part apart from he which at the front which was a tad fiddly IMG_20200418_152051 by Robert Worth, on Flickr and of course with payload IMG_20200418_152040 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Nice to see one of these kits built. Glad to hear it's going well so far. Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Ooh this looks good Rob, that box looks to have a lot of bits in it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Looks very nice. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 OK, so more progress. Ramp in progress (just dry fitted to the trailer bed at the moment). a few little gaps but they are filled. Should've read the instructions as there are 2 pieces that go on either side of the bed under the bogies - just manged to get them in place and gaps filled - would've been much easier to fit before the bogies (as the instructions told me)!!!! IMG_20200419_170437 by IMG_20200419_170430 IMG_20200419_170605 IMG_20200419_170548 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Ooh nice, I'll be following this! I did the wee Airfix version a while back and even thought about getting this big boy too, and maybe I will later on. I just love the look of the tractor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, JeroenS said: Ooh nice, I'll be following this! I did the wee Airfix version a while back and even thought about getting this big boy too, and maybe I will later on. I just love the look of the tractor. as I have said, so far so good - any mistakes are min not the kits, going together really well (having said that, I think the tractor unit will be more complicated) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Trailer coming together well Rob, looks good with Matilda on board Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Very interesting project, Rob! I hope you don't mind if I follow along! Have a nice day Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Thunder Models confirmed any replacement radiator would be after COVID situation clears up. Not sure whether to go with the wrong radiator or to wait (and probably start something new) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, robw_uk said: Thunder Models confirmed any replacement radiator would be after COVID situation clears up. Not sure whether to go with the wrong radiator or to wait (and probably start something new) and of course as I have no stash I am now having to trawl various online emporia to find something new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, robw_uk said: Thunder Models confirmed any replacement radiator would be after COVID situation clears up. Not sure whether to go with the wrong radiator or to wait (and probably start something new) I'd wait Rob....there's plenty of bargains on Ebay at present...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Redcoat2966 said: I'd wait Rob....there's plenty of bargains on Ebay at present...... that was my thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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