Tonight,Long stick goes Boom.

[The Smythe Meister]

Some great work from bits and bobs Andy.

Thanks very much Ian,it`s quite theraputic in a taxing kinda way!!:smiling:

[The Smythe Meister]

Your head might hurt a little but look at what you have accomplished so far.........basically a lot from not much at all! Talk about unconventional modeling materials....this takes the cake. Nicely done. Rick H. :thumb2:

HA! Cheers Rick,much appreciated,
It`s quite rewarding using bits of "Leftovers" and finding unusual sources to hack about and make use of:thumb2: !

[The Smythe Meister]

Some excellent scratchery. I think you'll need to make a pair of wheels flexible or phony up some linkage hooked up to the hitch to pretend they are. PaulE

Good point and well made mate! I may well have a go at that,although to be honest,i`ve come so far now it may be a little too awkard to make those changes:thinking:....... I`ll ponder that thought.

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Andy
i think your paint issue is because the item is made of polythene, like the old airfix soldiers. The perceived wisdom on painting those these days is to first prime with Gesso or PVA glue. Apparently plasticote spray paint works as well.

Thanks for that Tim..... a nice hint there:thumb2:! I actually have a few "Plasticote" rattle cans in the garage,i tried the White Primer,then went over it with OD and Hey Presto!!......... It worked a treat:hungry:,nice one mate!!

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy

That is done seriously top notch scratchery. Very well done indeed!

ATB

Andrew

Andrew,Thanks very much Sir!
It`s blimmin` good fun!:thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Great work and imagination to create a great build from bits and pieces.

[Tim Marlow]

Glad that worked Andy, I’ve never tried it, just read it lots of times. I suppose the clue is in the name.....the item is plastic and you needed to coat it....hence plasticote....

[The Smythe Meister]

Hello Chaps:hungry:,
A bit of an update,although i have to admit that the Searchlight itself is proving to be much more Taxing than the Trailer!
It`s taken a lot of hacking and bashing,(not to mention time!),to get not very far:dizzy:.I`ve decided against the tin foil as the reflector,and bought a £1 baking tray to cut one out...... it should provide a much smoother suface-well,that`s the plan anyway!!:thinking:
For those who have not seen what i`m trying to make,here`s one of my ref pics......

The difficulty that`s caused the delay is the "Wishbone" arm that the Tub itself sits in,(as Richard F pointed out early Doors),after much head scratching i thought of an electrical conduit terminal box,the diameter of which is just about perfect! so i cut it above the locating lugs.....

Then sliced it down to a width of 8mm........

....... and finally,shaved off the Lugs to leave a "Pad to take the pivoting wire.........

That done i could attach it to the "Tub"...... the flexibility of it means i can just open it up a little and pop the pins into the small tubing recepticals that i glued into the tub side.........

The picture`s not great,but you get the idea! Next is to bulk up the bottom of the arm so i can then fix in the locating pin to place it onto the trailer...... still pondering that one!:rolling:
So that`s it so far,get that arm done and detailing the drum itself will be a doddle!:thumb2:
It will rotate,swing up,and of course light up,so up to now i`m fairly happy with it,although,of course,it`s not that accurate...... but the best i can do!
Thanks for looking in,and as always,any thoughts,hints,tips or plain old abuse is more than welcomed!!
Cheers,
Andy

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Andy.....

[Mini Me]

That fits like a Glove!! Top work mate. Rick H. :thumb2:

[Neil Merryweather]

brilliant!
that's my kind of out-of-the-box thinking- love it!

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking good Andy.....

Cheers Tim,
It`s getting there!

[The Smythe Meister]

That fits like a Glove!! Top work mate. Rick H. :thumb2:

Thanks Rick,it took a while to come up with something the right diameter! :smiling:

[The Smythe Meister]

brilliant!
that's my kind of out-of-the-box thinking- love it!

Nice one Neil,and thanks very much..... i`m glad you`re enjoying it!:thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Brilliant scratchery.