Natter Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 @Bengalensis did one of these back in 2020 and did a fantastic job of it - linked here. This is my effort, which was inspired by Jorgen's build even though it falls short of his superb model. It is built straight from the box with the photo-etched wheel spokes which are part of this boxing. I also opted to create my own 'drive belt' using painted masking tape rather than use the moulded multi-part option. This one is modelled after the replica on display at the Haynes Motor Museum near Yeovil, so the colours differ from the original in the Mercedes Museum. The metallics are Mr Color Super Metallic 2 Copper and Super Metallic Brass, with Humbrol 'steel' and Vallejo Metal Colors also used. The 'wood' is done with oils over an acrylic base, with a coat of Tamiya Clear Orange added once the oils were dry. The photos were taken in rather poor natural light which hasn't brought out the 'brightness' of the metallics. [ Finally, a photo from phone with the Revell 1/24 Land Rover as a size comparison. First one off the bench for 2023. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 A superb model. Very well done. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Looks great the comparison with the Landy is good too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 You've done great work, it's looking fantastic! 👍 I have nice memories from the build, I really enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 That looks like a very nice build. You've also reminded me about this one and put it right back on my radar as a candidate for when I next buy a new kit (not going to allow myself to do that until I finish the current build). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 That looks lovely, Dave... or at least as lovely as an ungainly marriage of a park bench, a donkey engine and a brace of Penny-Farthings can look! Great metallics as ever and beautiful detail painting and finishes all round. Seeing it next to the Landy, I'm actually surprised how BIG it is... best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Great work 👍 I’ve come so close to clicking the buy button for this kit on many occasions but chickened out - you’ve convinced me to give it a try! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Great build you have done a cracking job. I have the easy wheel one when I get round to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Beautiful piece of work well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Looks good. Impressive work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Beautifully finished David! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Well done, this is an intricate little vehicle to build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Wow, what a piece of modelling art. This should go to a museum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilX Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 You have done a great job on this model ... 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Great work on what's looks to be a very delicate and intricate kit - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Great to see something unusual. The size comparison shot against the Land Rover is interesting. They've got a full size replica in the Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin, which is incidentally rammed full of cool stuff and an absolute megabargain way of spending a few hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 That looks fantastic 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Amazing 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solexman Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Fabulous build. Looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaulNanu Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Really cool. The wooden stuff look so real, you did a great job painting them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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