Papa695s Italeri 1/24 Ford Transit Van.

[papa 695]

I’ve got a disabled son who loves Postman Pat so we’re going to convert this into a post office van. It will be a slow build one

[PaulTRose]

Will deffo follow this one

Always fancied turning one into a tow vehicle with something like a mk 2 escort rally car on a trailer

[john hutton]

Not a driver myself, but do love a transit. They remind me of Halcyon days watching ( Get yer trousers on, your nicked my son) The Sweeny loved it?. Will keep an eye on this.

[rickoshea52]

I’d like to see what you do with this as I’ve had the urge to do one too, Reminds me of hellish journeys up the A9 (in the early 80’s) in the back of my grandads van sitting on tatty old sofa cushions and the smell of asphalt.

I read once that Transits were the preferred getaway vans for bank robbers because they could outrun police cars.

[Steven000]

Love the idea of your project, no doubt your son will be very exited when finished. Have fun

[Jim R]

Sounds like a good idea. I'm sure your son will love it. Hope you can source a 1/24 scale, black and white cat ?

[papa 695]

Thanks guys, this is we’re we are at, at the moment.

Andrew has helped with the cutting off of the parts and gluing them on. I will tidy up the painting later.

[Steven000]

Looks like he did a splendid job, of to a great start. Cheers

[papa 695]

Andrew’s now painting the van.

[Richard48]

Thats soo good for you both to do this together.Really rewarding.Bless you both
Richsrd

[Jim R]

Great looking paint job, Andrew. Nice to see a Transit that isn't white.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Thats looking great Ian and Andrew. Hope you have got these two characters to go inside. Top job Ian.

[Steven000]

Looks like you guys had a great time together ? well done Andrew!

[papa 695]

Sorry it’s been a while, but Andrew has moved on a little with this one. At first I was going to build it for him, but he wanted to build it himself, so with my help , ( holding things for him to paint and glue ) this is how far he’s got.

and with him having cerebral palsy, he’s doing a great job.

[Jim R]

Andrew should be proud of how this is going. Well done.

[papa 695]

Cheers Jim, Andrew is really enjoying himself.