1:48th scale Bedford MWD in brass and wood

[Steve D]

I'm guessing most of you won't know me as I'm a ship modeller. 

 

I'm posting here because I'm currently constructing a diorama showing a WW2 RAF Air-Sea rescue buoy (known as a Cuckoo) that has beached in a storm and is being inspected by some RAF personnel in a Bedford MWD. 

 

Now, I don't make kits, I scratch build everything and wherever possible, I model wood in wood and metal in metal.  So, the Bedford is being modelled in brass, shapes and etched parts with a wooden bed and sides.  This thread is in the marine section where people know me and as the main event is maritime.  However, I thought there may be a little interest in the process I'm attempting for the truck amongst vehicle modellers, so if anyone wants to stop by, here is the link. 

 

Bedford MWD

 

It's my first attempt at vehicle modelling so be kind 

 

Cheers

 

Steve

[Six97s]

Interesting subject, thanks for posting the link.   The Bedford kit doesn't appear to be *that* bad compared with some I've encountered, but your brass work looks much better.

[JeroenS]

You seem to be doing a pretty good job so far Steve, very interesting, it's the first time I've seen someone scratchbuild a truck from brass! I'll be following you over in the maritime section. 

[Steve D]

Thanks guys, it’s a start at least. The fine work will come with the custom etching, all a bit rough at this stage but it will get better

 

cheers

 

Steve