SimonT - Meng 1:35 Whippet

[Guest]

Hi Simon just wondering if there are any specific photos of the Whippet you need or like as I'm at the Tank Museum next Wednesday.
Pete.

[Fernando N]

Nice choice and a great start Simon.:thumb2:
Having built one two years ago, with some care it will go together without any trouble.:smiling4:

Maybe you can add some insulation on the mufflers, if memory serves me right the model is made after the one in Bovington and they (rightfully) removed the asbestos insulation...

Good luck and have fun with the kit.

[SimonT]

Si - :thinking: now there's a thought...... How about a two for one offer - if I get time I will try and finish my scratchbuilt one as well

Pete - very kind of you to offer. Was going to PM you but you have that function turned off. If you get a chance to take any of the cabin interior and the lower areas / undersides at the front / insides of the track units that would be good thanks. Of course if they happen to have the engine covers open.......

Fernando - it does seem to be going together quite well. I believe the one at Bovington is missing its outer covers - the asbestos layer should have a metal cover like the one in Brussels. This kit is based on the Bovington vehicle so this is on my list of things to check :thumb2:


Managed to clean up a few more track links

[colin m]

The kit looks great. Lots of detail to play with and highlight.

[Mickc1440]

Sometimes you just need an oob to relax, great start Simon

[Guest]

Hi found these pic's


Pete.

[SimonT]

Pete - those pictures are brilliant. Thank you very much.

Looks to be a few bits missing (carbs at a guess as no sign of any) but it is a good start and it lead me to do this

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I've started so I'll finish.......sometime :rolling:

[Guest]

Knew you couldn't resist tinkering Simon....:thumb2:

[SimonT]

:smiling4:

[Guest]

Are you going to do what I think you are going to do :thinking:, I hope so "Engine" good luck, I may have some more engine bay pics I'll upload them when I find them.
Pete :thumb2:.

[scottie3158]

Simon,

I'm glad I was sitting down when I read you were going to build this OOB. Your off to a great start

[Guest]

Hi Simon that's all I've got.






Pete.

[Guest]

Simon building his Whippet tank engine :tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:

Pete.

[rtfoe]

Pete - those pictures are brilliant. Thank you very much.

Looks to be a few bits missing (carbs at a guess as no sign of any) but it is a good start and it lead me to do this

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I've started so I'll finish.......sometime :rolling:

Oh no...there goes the OOB and Pete, you had to start it. It was just hanging by a thread...one photo of an interior and we've lost the other Simon...:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:

Oh well at least the kit is nice enough not to be slaughtered except for the engine bay.:smiling6: All those standing kindly find a comfortable seat. Looking forward to see you working your magic Simon.:thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

[SimonT]

Scottie - sorry for giving you a nasty turn. Don't worry though as OOBitis has been avoided thanks to Pete

Pete - even more of a star ⭐️
With those pics plus some I found of a restored truck that uses the same kind of Taylor engine I should be able to come up with something roughly engine shaped.
You seem to have found a picture of my finished build before I've done it as well - my intention is to have a chap there peering in

Richard - OOB definitely off the menu now

Next thing I have to do is figure out exactly what is what with that engine - looks like water entry on top along with rockers and exhaust on one side of the head. I was expecting air inlet and carb on the other side of the heads but it just looks like a pipe. The brass/copper thing low down on the crankcase looks more like a carb??

Hmmmm.......