Mick's Scania S770 4x2 Italeri 1/24.

[Jim R]

Nice choice. I'll pop in from time to time.

[Ian M]

First job removing all the unwanted items from the sprues that are not required in this kit due to new parts.

That is a lot of unwanted parts! (I thought it was an Italeri kit, not a Dragon LOL)

[Mickc1440]

I'm in mate.

Cheers Scottie

Nice choice. I'll pop in from time to time.

Always welcome Jim

That is a lot of unwanted parts! (I thought it was an Italeri kit, not a Dragon LOL)

Certainly a boost to the spares box

[Mickc1440]

Got the ladder frame chassis together, it had a slight twist but managed to sort that with some weights while the glue was curing. Behind it you can see the start of the rear axle and suspension. These look like older mouldings from other models of the Scania. The fit hasn’t been great so I’ve been removing locator pins and putting parts together by eye which is going ok. Bit of fettling to get them right but I don’t want to rush this as it needs to sit nice and square on the chassis. Slight delay now as I’ve four 12 hour day shifts to get through.

[Mickc1440]

No progress due to 12 hour days but these arrived in the post today. Modern trucks appear to have black pipes with just the ends coloured but that’s easily sorted

[Ian M]

No progress due to 12 hour days but these arrived in the post today. Modern trucks appear to have black pipes with just the ends coloured but that’s easily sorted
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Nice. Where are they from?

[Gary MacKenzie]

Nice. Where are they from?

https://kitformservices.com/products/susie-coils-and-connectors-tq114

[Lee Drennen]

Nice updates Mick frame looks good. Hope you get off these long hour shifts and get rest and some model time in.

[Mickc1440]

Nice. Where are they from?

Thanks to Gary for putting the link in but beware Ian they have some really nice military stuff on there :smiling5:

https://kitformservices.com/products/susie-coils-and-connectors-tq114

Thanks for looking in and putting the link in Gary

Nice updates Mick frame looks good. Hope you get off these long hour shifts and get rest and some model time in.

Nearly done now Lee.

[Mickc1440]

Swmbo is away for a few days and I get dumped on nights to cover some holidays but I shall make the most of it, Still battling with parts on the older sprues as you can see from the pic, but it adds to the challenge. The engine is progressing nicely, not a brilliant fit and lots of parts to add to it too. Once completed and painted up the engine will not be seen being buried under the cab :smiling5: More pics to follow tomorrow.

[Jim R]

Still battling with parts on the older sprues as you can see from the pic, but it adds to the challenge.

Definitely a challenge but one your up to. It just means lots of clean up, fettling and dry fitting. Those 12 hour shifts must really restrict bench time.

[Mickc1440]

Definitely a challenge but one your up to. It just means lots of clean up, fettling and dry fitting. Those 12 hour shifts must really restrict bench time.

Thanks Jim, the fettling definitely slows the progress but not quite as much as work :smiling5:

[Mickc1440]

Engine 90% complete now just some detail painting then time to attach the fan and radiator. The slight twist in the frame reared it's head again but with some strong glue, strong language and clamps I got the engine to sit where it should. Parts of the steering linkage to fit then carry one with the larger chassis fittings oh and I've got all the wheels sorted too. Some of the instructions are a little vague to say the least with an arrow in the general direction of where the part has to go :smiling5: I shall crack on with a bit more tomorrow before I have to go and pick the boss up from the station.

[Lee Drennen]

Nice updates Mick.

[Ian M]

Coming along nicely. Motor looks pretty good. Almost a shame to hide it...