Heather Kay Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Dennis F8 KHS842-The Works by Jim Bavin (Thanks for 6 MILLION Views), on Flickr I think this answers quite a few of my questions! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Heather Kay said: Dennis F8 KHS842-The Works by Jim Bavin (Thanks for 6 MILLION Views), on Flickr I think this answers quite a few of my questions! You have made that just like the real thing! Amazing... Seriously though, what a great job you are doing on this. That metalcote you put on looks fabulous, and much better brushed than I ever managed. It is great seeing one of these built. All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Ray S said: You have made that just like the real thing! Amazing... This is mine. Still some detail work to go. Glazing and brightwork round the front, for starters. I think it’s time to make a check list. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 I have left my brain cell mulling how on earth I can create a convincing scale version of this - twice. It will keep me occupied while Best Beloved and I finally get hitched. 👰+🤵 We’ve been an item now for over thirty years, so we thought it was probably time we made it official. We are just having a small ceremony at our local register office, us, two witnesses and the officials. The pandemic has seen off anything larger for now, but we hope it might be possible to have a family celebration later in the summer. We shall see. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congratulations to the two of you. Reading your news made me smile. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congratulations to you both, I wish you continued happiness . . . Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congratulations Heather, both on your nuptials and your magnificent fire engine Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congratulations! Nice to read some happiness. Lovely modelling too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congratulations! I hope you'll have a nice day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congratulations to you both. I trust you will have a wonderful day. As a 'Fire station' kid being brought up in a Glasgow Fire Station in the '60s I have fond memories of all fire engines but the Dennis's were always the most beautiful with their glorious curves at the rear. Glasgow's Dennis's were Pump escapes so had the classic large wheeled ladders attached to the rear and the giant wooden wheels complimented the shape of the machine. Great work on it. Brings back memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Congratulations Heather, just one thing- have I misread it or where you actually thinking about Denis during your own wedding ceremony?🤔😉😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Ha! No, I will admit I had other things in my mind. The brain cell has been a bit tardy, as it really hasn’t worked the problem out yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Still attempting to figure out the door mirrors, I’ve installed glazing. No, really, it is there. I will clean finger prints and smudges off when the glue has dried. I added the front window quarter-lights from thin Evergeen strip painted aluminium. I was going to have the driver's door window dropped a bit, but decided to go all closed up instead. You can also see I’ve been around the bodywork with the aluminium paint, picking out the hinges on locker doors. Round the front, the radiator and brightwork is going on. I was wondering how to glaze the headlamps. The instructions recommend Araldite dropped in and left to cure while the body is supported nose down. I wasn’t keen on that idea, as I tend to have a love-hate relationship with that particular adhesive. I’ve painted the backs of the lights with the chrome pen, and realised there are "chrome" PE rings to fit yet. I could glue clear material to those before they’re stuck on the lamp bodies. The check list is shrinking. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Things left to sort out: Windscreen wipers Rearview mirrors Orange flashers over windscreen Fix the big hoses on the back Rig the ladder Create number plates and service branding 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 I created number plates and brigade branding on the pooter. The original idea was to print on transfer paper - then I thought it might be better on glossy photo paper. I have just ordered some glossy photo paper. I don’t use the stuff often, and must have used the last sheet without ordering new stock. Muppet. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Very smart indeed. The pump bay detail makes the model for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Oh that looks very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Another muppet moment. As I drifted of into the Land of Nod last night I realised I had glued the interior and chassis in place - but not sorted out the orange flashers at the top of the cab. Of course, for once, the glue I used has worked well enough I daren't risk damage to anything fragile trying to backtrack. Sleeping dogs come to mind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Raw materials and a sort of jig thingy for making… Wipers! A brief touch with some aluminium paint and that’ll be done. Mirrors next. Still mulling. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Attempting to simulate this: I think it’s close enough to pass muster. No doubt some wiseacre with the skills could knock up an accurate representation out of brass stock. I’m happy with something that looks roughly right at normal viewing distances. I will let the cement harden properly before attempting to apply any paint! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 I’m calling this one finished! I’ll have a proper photo session later and get something in the gallery. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Brava! Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Outrageous skills. I have to keep reminding myself that it's not 1:24th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dean Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I have been watching this from day one, and really enjoyed watching this come together. A masterclass in model vehicle building, with levels of skill way beyond me. The way those wiper blades and wing mirrors that came virtually out of no-where at the end, are the small details that put the icing on the cake. At 1/43rd, that is simply outstanding. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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