Viking Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Land Rover Series III Revell 1:24 I'm a bit of a lurker in the vehicles section, I enjoy everyone's work posted in here, but don't make many myself, being more of an aircraft modeller. I saw this kit made up on the Revell stand at Telford 2019 (Remember that - model shows, ah, nostalgia!) and liked it so much that I asked for one at Christmas 2019. Well it is finished now, built with a few mods to the suspension. I thought it sat too high, as did several other reviews/builds that I googled, so I reduced it to get a better 'sit'. The kit recommends Revell 49 (Light blue) for the body colour but I didn't think it looked right, so I made a roughly 50/50 mix with Revell 59 (Sky) to get what I thinks looks like the right colour. The wheels and roof are done in my own mix of 'clear doped linen' I use on my WW1 biplanes! I don't 'rivet count' preferring instead to enjoy my model making. It really needs a bit of muck in the engine bay, I'm psyching myself up to do it! I've only lightly weathered the model so far. It makes a nice companion to my Heller Fergie, made last year. My mate Mr Stringbag keeps telling me I need a trailer to hook up to the Landy, as if going to a show. Not sure such a kit exists though. Thanks for looking, John 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 That is a great build John.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Looks really nice. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 One of the best civvy Land Rover models that I have seen! A scratch- built trailer fir the Fergie would be great!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 That looks great - you need to build more vehicles The colour looks just about right, certainly not too blue so your mixing did the job. As for getting a trailer for the Fergie, Aoshima did a Brian James trailer fairly recently if you can find one. I'm not sure if it would hook well onto the Landie though, but could be worth a search if you did want to try for that look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Cracking Landy John, really nice build - and to me both the colour and shine on the paintjob look just right! And as well as the aforementioned Aoshima trailer kit, Motobitz do a set of trailer parts to scratchbuild your own - think it's only really a basic chassis frame & bed you'd need to build https://motobitz.uk/accessories.html Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Nice colour, very Landroverey. Regarding a trailer, the Aoshima Brian James A4 is too modern for a Land Rover / Fergie combo. A scratch built cobbled together trailer would be good though, like the sort of thing made from a salvaged caravan chassis. Going from my experience of the various trailers I have begged, stolen and rented in 1:1 scale, I can confirm that a Brian James A4 or Brenderup Tilt is well worth the money over a cobbled together thing salvaged from a caravan chassis... but you don't have to worry about that in 1:24th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Really nice John, I had a SWB station wagon in these colours, I reckon you've caught them really well. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 This has that classic look all over it! Well done. The Fergie is looking good too, I have both of these kits and have the Fergie planned for this year's Unarmed GB. Your builds make me want to start already! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Cracking build of both, hope you can get a trailer as that would be the icing on the cake with that base, titled 'Just arrived at the show' 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Nice build. You have done kit full justice Might try one myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 What a cracking result John. Hopefully I'll get to see it in person one day soon. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one wanting to see it with a trailer then. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Beautiful build. Absolute classic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 10:39 PM, keefr22 said: Motobitz do a set of trailer parts to scratchbuild your own - think it's only really a basic chassis frame & bed you'd need to build https://motobitz.uk/accessories.html Keith Well done that man. It's very easy to knock up the bed from plastic rod and sheet, I can even supply a plan if you ask nicely, and definitely more fitting with your Landy and Fergie. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, mbdesignart said: Well done that man. It's very easy to knock up the bed from plastic rod and sheet, I can even supply a plan if you ask nicely, and definitely more fitting with your Landy and Fergie. Mark Thanks Mark, let's hope John decides to go for it as they would look very good displayed like that! I need to order some more Minilites too, but can't this month as the modelling 'budget' seems to have evaporated somewhere! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamGarage Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Looks real. Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Thank you for the kind comments, those Motobitz accessories look great, I've just spent a good while looking through the amazing range of things available., I'm sorely tempted to order the trailer components. Cheers John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Lovely work there! Both the 'Rover and tractor look superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Nice job on both of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 That is very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 It is an excellent Land Rover, but you'll have to scratch build a trailer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Aoshima have re-released their trailer John..... Haven't seen it in the UK yet though, Spotmodel in Spain have it but with postage it's a bit costly! And heaven only knows if we'll get clobbered for VAT & 'collection fee' when it gets into the UK now! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 A great looking Landrover and the Ferguson looks fine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyoung666 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Very nice indeed ! , I’m working on one , turned into a slow burner , if I ever get it finished it will look somewhat different to yours 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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