Jump to content

1/24 Mk1 Transit SWB Van


Recommended Posts

Sadly time ran out for this kit build to make it fully finished for Telford. I may take the bits for drooling over but they will be under a cover, just in case.
Here are some WIP images. As I’ll be down at the show it will be a few days before I am able pop my head up here again.

 

spacer.png

 

All new suspension, drivetrain and other components. Tyres are supplied seperately from the rims and there are hubcaps to chrome yet.

The springs have enough give that should a big load be added a good deal of sag can be achieved. 😀

 

spacer.png

 

Diesel nose version for a change.

 

spacer.png

Internal rib details

 

spacer.png

 

Rear door options, I plumped for the twin doors which will be open when mounted. On the Mk1 the bulkhead was an option, I've decided to leave it off for a change,

 

spacer.png

 

All new cab internals, as you'd expect the differences over the MkII are many and quite marked. Much deatil painting to do on these parts.

 

Thanks for dropping by

Edited by mbdesignart
scale added to title
  • Like 13
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I used to drive one of these back in the day.  It was a diesel, too.  One of the other drivers was so heavy-footed he could use the low-speed torque of the diesel engine to get wheelspin in the first three gears!

 

I'll tag along if I may, just for the nostalgia of it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, mbdesignart said:

Not sure at the moment. I may continue my beverage brand theme or perhaps a car parts delivery van.

I remember seeing Transits back in the Sweeney programme. One was a hire van in dark blue. But I can't quite remember the hire company name.

I know they were once very common. Hopefully someone will have a better memory than me. (Not difficult).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Bengalensis said:

Any chance we will see this front end? Hoping a build of the first Supervan is getting a little closer...

https://www.truckanddriver.co.uk/latest-stories/the-original-transit-supervan/

 

I have exactly the same plan in mind - a complete body would save me hours of effort.

 

Nick

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I heard at SMW that someone is planning a version with the flat front end that will be available in the new year.

Supervan - I was chatting with Nick Belbin about the arches as I thougt the rears were those from the Mk1 works Escort, but he begged to difffer.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 months later...

A little update. After having the opportunity to get the decals printed along with some others they are now on and the body can now be clear coated. This build is for a client hence the choice of livery. The interior is coming along too with the addition of the seats and the door cards have been completed with handles/winders, I forgot to take a pic of those. Those who know their Transits may get excited at the grille inserts for another version.

 

spacer.png

 

spacer.png

  • Like 14
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...
  • 6 months later...

This got knocked off the shelf of doom earlier this week. Mostly I've been hunting around for all the pre-painted bits to allow for final assembly. Oh for a tidy workspace, ha! Anyway, the interior is now complete and I glued in the windscreen yesterday which now should be fully set to allow the body to go on.

 

spacer.png

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

This is looking amazing, as we've come to expect from your good self.

 

One thing I did notice jarred with my memory of driving this exact spec of Trannie diesel though - the gear shift.  IIRC it was a lot longer and cranked sharply towards the driver.  I went hunting for some images to jog my memory and found it to be correct - see pic below...

 

spacer.png

 

Please don't think this is in any way a criticism but on the contrary an attempt to help with the realism which is otherwise perfect.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well spotted. If I could have found the correct part I'd have stuck it in, unfortunately a desire just to get it finished resulted in an anything will do moment. Once the body is on, the kit in a box and stuck in a cupboard no one will notice. That reminds me, where is the rear view mirror?

Did they all have the battery in the passenger footwell?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...