APA Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 3 hours ago, robw_uk said: and now I have evidence... caunter scheme is a possibility (but no nice air recognition on the roof) https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/1-76-airfix-scammell-tt-upgrade-conversion-to-earl-t324027.html That's interesting as I wouldn't have thought a transporter would have enough panel area to do a decent Caunter scheme. Should be fun doing that though and you can always add the roundel as I'm sure they did. Other options I was considering were a well used tractor in one scheme with a shinny new replacement trailer in another scheme. Bit like you see with Articulated lorries. A 'factory colour' with a contrasting 'field applied' coat just on the outside bits. Or it painted to look like an M3 Grant to fool the Germans..... oh wait! A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 hours ago, robw_uk said: and now I have evidence... caunter scheme is a possibility (but no nice air recognition on the roof) https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/1-76-airfix-scammell-tt-upgrade-conversion-to-earl-t324027.html Wait, what ?? Just because a photo does not exist, does not mean that it never happened.... In fact, It's quite the opposite. You have pix of a dazzling Scammell, and pix of a plain Scammell with a nice fat roundel..... Therefore, Ergo would say that at least One Scammell had Both the Roundel and the dazzle scheme I am the Center of My Universe.... Prove me wrong 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Longbow said: Wait, what ?? Just because a photo does not exist, does not mean that it never happened.... In fact, It's quite the opposite. You have pix of a dazzling Scammell, and pix of a plain Scammell with a nice fat roundel..... Therefore, Ergo would say that at least One Scammell had Both the Roundel and the dazzle scheme I am the Center of My Universe.... Prove me wrong sold... Caunter with roundel on it it will be and then plain trailer... and according to Mr Starmer I can use the No 3 brown as the dark colour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, robw_uk said: sold... Caunter with roundel on it it will be and then plain trailer... and according to Mr Starmer I can use the No 3 brown as the dark colour Well, there you go.... Another satisfied customer It will look stunning in that scheme with the roundel on top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Two of these being built, we’re spoiled for entertainment. Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Lookig good rob so far, for added details these can be mine fields ,but it looks a far more complete chassis and engine than the 1/35 IBG pioneer i built a couple of years ago, still rates as one of my most enjoyable models though, good luck with it rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Started to add chassis pieces, engine still movable as I want to paint & weather this off the body (and now have some really nice photos showing how the engine grimes up and where rust/chipping/oil etc happens - may start the painting over the weekend)... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 started on the cab as well - a nice wooden floor which will be primed grey painted wood colour hairsprayed painted base (Khaki Green No 3) chipped to show the underlying wood paint where normal wear & tear would show) so tomorrow (if I get time) will be prime the engine (black) and prime the cab floor (grey) (and do the same on the M4 HST) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 engine primed black, wooden cab floor primed grey.... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, robw_uk said: engine primed black, wooden cab floor primed grey.... All personal taste etc but I sanded the cab floors and other bits flat then scribbled the planks and some grain in with course sandpaper and diamond file. After all they would be planed and sanded in the factory. British workmanship and all that! 😉 A 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, APA said: All personal taste etc but I sanded the cab floors and other bits flat then scribbled the planks and some grain in with course sandpaper and diamond file. After all they would be planed and sanded in the factory. British workmanship and all that! 😉 A yeah might be a tad heavy grained... probably wont see much of it after wood paint, then hairspray, then base colour, then wear & tear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, robw_uk said: yeah might be a tad heavy grained... probably wont see much of it after wood paint, then hairspray, then base colour, then wear & tear Your probably right. Get that weathering on it and it will all blend on. Crack on..... 👍😁 A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Engine and wood painted (MiG.063 (plae blue/grey) and MiG old wood). Both need weathering next 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 back to the building desk after a weekend of painting. Some more work on the chassis - this time the trailer coupling. Used a guide from the Panzerserra build (http://panzerserra.blogspot.com/2018/03/scammell-pioneer-trmu30-tractor-with.html) to make the coupling more robust... and the first "semi mating" of tractor and trailer (need more supports on the chassis before it looks more accurate... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Really nice work Rob, love the engine. The detail on this model really looks impressive.. Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Just now, edjbartos said: Really nice work Rob, love the engine. The detail on this model really looks impressive.. Ed Ed, thanks... and yes the detail is but not at the sake of buildability.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hi Rob, really taking shape with the two connected. Looks as if your knocking it into submission though, going to look really impressive once completed. Really must go back to the beginning and have a proper read through. Great work. Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Hi Rob, really taking shape with the two connected. Looks as if your knocking it into submission though, going to look really impressive once completed. Really must go back to the beginning and have a proper read through. Great work. Atb Darryl cheers Darryl.. it has been a good build, as I said, detailed but not overly complex... going to be slow for a while as need to prime components of the cab before partly building it - might get that done this weekend but have 4 kits in paint/weathering I could do with progressing first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Looking good Rob, looks like a long build.....great so far.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 It does seem like a very good job 👍 An excellent model with many technological details. Will the engine be visible? Dirty and dusty engines with all kinds of pipes and wires looking very cool 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, vytautas said: It does seem like a very good job 👍 An excellent model with many technological details. Will the engine be visible? Dirty and dusty engines with all kinds of pipes and wires looking very cool 🙂 the engine will be visible, have some good references for weathering so will try to get it accurate (need to add some PE detail once weathering is done as well). today's work, coupling complete plus added the rope from the winch that will go to the trailer. If I do hitch it all up it does make the set "stuck" but would be worth it to have the load tied down.... I also did some work on the seat cushions - this timed used very thin "fibre" sheet from packing a pair of my sons trainers (Lonsdale ones if anyone is interested)... stuck to the cushions using extra thin cement (so house stinks at the moment)... 1) cut sheet to rough size 2) use thin cement to clue largest area 3) work round the edges with glue, use knife blade to press in to plastic and clean up edges ends up like so some tidying up with glue needed and this is more cushions 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 more slow work of cab interior & furniture. need to get the floor wooded up really. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just catching up on your progress Rob. Really nice work there. I made the same mod to my hitch as well. Really does add more strength to the assembly. Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 so an afternoon painting wood (including on thE M4 HST) and starting the weathering on the engine leave me with: I followed this tutorial on painting wood which actually is quite fun slaphdash washes (plus i addedsome transparent orange at the end) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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