Courageous Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Hi All, Gearing up for the next build as current builds are waiting for the paint shop, tracks or bases. Next is this Bedford MK Tactical Aircraft Refueller in 1/76 by JB Models. Picked this kit up at a pre-lockdown model show, can you remember them, for £4. Boxart Sprue 1 Sprue 2 Sprue 3 Instructions Had a heart stop moment when a major part was missing when I emptied the box.. ...this was in a clear bag and it was trapped in the box and I couldn't see it...until I put my glasses on and looked inside the gloomy box. I would like to do a little dio of it refuelling a 'copter but suitable cheap options are 'hens teeth', so I'll have to think about that when the time comes. Stuart 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Is this not in the wrong section? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 @Mike @Julien or @Greg B. Been a numpty with this thread, can you move it to armour WIP please. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, Courageous said: @Mike @Julien or @Greg B. Been a numpty with this thread, can you move it to armour WIP please. Stuart What're you like? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Nice subject choice Stuart, I'll follow along. That idea of producing the cab in clear plastic was neat. No slacking now .............. 😜 Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 12 hours ago, Terry1954 said: That idea of producing the cab in clear plastic was neat. Maybe. I can see how it appeals if you want it as-is but if you want doors/ windows open... Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Ooh - nice choice. I love the Bedford MK series. Got to have a go at driving one over an off road track some years ago - loads of fun. Friendship models do a nice set of metal wheels and did do a detailing set that had a roof plate, wing mirrors and some other bits (not sure if they still offer it). Following with interest Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timn Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 It's a crackin kit. You will have to scratch the mirrors 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hi guys, should have posted this yesterday but "computer says no" Chassis built up with no problems encountered. Pump housing built up but needing filler and stuff. Main tank on its way but it too needs stuff done to it. Stuart 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Moving rapidly along. Remedial work carried out on the pump housing and tank and fitted to chassis. I'm having trouble tracking down some kind walkaround to give me details, so the first query. I'd like to tart up the pump housing but not sure how. Wanting to do a desert paint job, I'm assuming that the internals would remain the overall green colour but what about everything else? Should their be anything else in there? A pic would be nice. Nothing much to add to the cab part except the radiator grill. Drilled out the lights so that i can the internals chrome and fill with clear stuff. Before that, the cab needs to be painted so....help! I suppose, like the pump housing, it'll be green but what about seat colour, etc. Pic would be nice. This platform, is it meant to be solid or is it more a grating? If the latter, I'll be excavating the innards and replacing it. Wheels, of course they are. Ben @badger mentions metal options, what's wrong with these? Stuart Ps. With the speed of this little thing, I better start looking at the next build. Any guesses as to what's next? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Great progress on this Wheels, of course they are. Ben @badger mentions metal options, what's wrong with these? Metal ones are a bit more detailed with a more accurate tread pattern from memory. http://friendshipmodels.co.uk/epages/927b314c-3d48-4f6e-9263-90c86771b2e6.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/927b314c-3d48-4f6e-9263-90c86771b2e6/Products/WBM76068 All the best Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Ex services one for sale here with a great photo inside the pump housing http://www.justtankers.com/tanker-sales/bedford-/bedford-mj-4x4-aviation-refueler-2000-436 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, badger said: Metal ones are a bit more detailed Cheers Ben. As I've noticed that Friendship have replenished their stock, I've added the wheel set to other goodies that are needed. 12 minutes ago, badger said: great photo inside the pump housing Indeed it is but it bares no resemblance to the kit option. Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, Courageous said: Cheers Ben. As I've noticed that Friendship have replenished their stock, I've added the wheel set to other goodies that are needed. Indeed it is but it bares no resemblance to the kit option. Stuart Friendship are one of my go to places for 1/72 bits. Always had good service from them. Whoops- just spotted that - sorry. Can't seem to find any photos of a matching one but did find a 1/48 kit which gives a bit more detail. http://www.asam.co.uk/mmbed.html Will keep looking. All the best Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 21 hours ago, badger said: Will keep looking. I've spent an age hunting out the 'MK' and found very little, so I've made a executive and fitted the screen over the hose front as I wouldn't be happy with its look. The little time I had today, I fitted the rear mudguards and ladder and moved the build home as it nears priming. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Another 'shelf queen' needing to be moved on. As mentioned above, a quick pic: This needed to be improved. So, innards removed and some suitable mesh fitted. This 'ere part needs to have its glazing masked and painted green as this will be the interior colour but not this weekend as it's off the SMW 2021 for the weekend. Stuart 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Good to see another braille scale masterpiece on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Nice work on the mesh, its those little touches that count! 1 hour ago, Courageous said: not this weekend as it's off the SMW 2021 for the weekend. Envious? me? never!🤢 Enjoy your weekend and have a few beers on me! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 With the 432 nearly complete, time for the Bedford. Inner cab given a quick paint job. On goes the cab, will no doubt need a little filler. Stuart 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 With the exception of the cab, the parts were primed in grey and the cab was painted AK NATO Green as it will be the interior colour. Everything was the painted with AK Light Stone and tyres painted with my go to Panzer Grey by Vallejo. Still got to paint the extinguishers, instructions say 'sea blue' but I have seen models with red ones... The canvas front of the pump housing nneds a different shade I feel and the roof hatch(?) needs to be looked at maybe, was this also canvas I wonder. Stuart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Hi All. Calling this one done. RFI here: Stuart 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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