Ian M's Scania R620 4x2 conversion to a T620 6x4 Italeri and Kit Form Services. 1/24

[Ian M]

So I got the internal cab built so I could build the outer shell around it. The kits front panel/windscreen was a fun part as after cutting down, there are only three contact points until the rest or the front went on.
But I got there.
The Resin part from KFS that probably has a proper name, but I don't know it. I could guess at the top of the engine compartment bulkhead... was a bit of fettling to get in the correct place but I got there. Eventually.

For some silly reason I forgot to prime the one side panel black, have to remember to do that.
more bits to paint...

And to finish off today, a quick pic of the new bonnet resting in place.

So next up. Prime the door black then start the painting.
cheers.

[Ian M]

Oh forgot to say:
I have invested in some Tamiya polish and some sponges to see if I can get an OK finish on this one...

[Mickc1440]

It's really taking shape now Ian

[Ian M]

It's really taking shape now Ian

thanks Mick. It is looking promising.

[Ian M]

So I was looking through the bits and found there was a rather obvious thing I had forgotten...
The conversion set from KFS is apparently for a 'naked' tractor, that is with no side skirts and all the tanks and things on display... So
Here is sort of what I had... (I forgot to take a 'before' picture. duh!)
And this is what I needed:

And from a different angle.

Sanded and shaped to try pick up the details in the kits skirt. The heavy scratches in the picture above have been delt with. This resulted in the cover for the particle filter needed "adapting." Next a bit of primer for them and the other odds and sods I found still to add.
Then its colour?
So far I have this.

Not a great photo but actually found it quite hard to grab. Either to sunny and it was all refection, or not enough and to dark.
It is Tamiya Bronze as a base with a coat of transparent red mixed 50/50 with clear pearl then a coat or three of transparent red with increasing amounts of clear gloss.

Or shall I just paint it plain old red or black ?

cheers

[peterairfix]

Now if we're me I would try a metallic red as I always seem to go down with easy route but I must admit that color does look nice

[Mickc1440]

I’m with Peter, metallic colour

[Andy T]

I'm in the "go big or go home" category. That colour looks peachy.

[BattleshipBob]

Very interesting build Ian with a lot of painstaking hard work Ian. Will look tremendous!

[Ian M]

I'm in the "go big or go home" category. That colour looks peachy.

In the photo it does look quite peachy orange but to the eye it is more like a blood red/deep crimson...
The same process done over a copper basecoat gives an insane strawberry red! (Nope not going there).

Very interesting build Ian with a lot of painstaking hard work Ian. Will look tremendous!

It has, so far, been an enjoyable challenge. Bit nervous about the paint though... For me a good glossy finish is more luck than judgment lol

[Allen Dewire]

Mr. Ketchup in the house, Boss!!! Sorry I have been lagging on this monster, but I have to say you have overcome all the things that bite so far, Ian. Greasy resin is always a prob, but you've whipped that too. I like the color choice and I think it will look great on her. It's the dust that keeps me away from glossy paint...BTW, how much will this thing weigh when it's finished??? All that resin isn't the lightest in the world...

Prost
Allen

[Ian M]

Mr. Ketchup in the house, Boss!!! Sorry I have been lagging on this monster, but I have to say you have overcome all the things that bite so far, Ian. Greasy resin is always a prob, but you've whipped that too. I like the color choice and I think it will look great on her. It's the dust that keeps me away from glossy paint...BTW, how much will this thing weigh when it's finished??? All that resin isn't the lightest in the world...

Prost
Allen

Glad to have you look in. The biggest lump of resin is the bonnet (engine cover). the overall weight? I'll have to weigh it when I'm done, lol.
First round of painting is down:

A few places could have been better, If it really bugs me, I can address them befor I move on. This is the base coat after all!
Next up is a gentle flat down to kill any nibs/fluff/dust. Then a 50/50 mix of clear gloss and pearl. I think.
Then the red candy...gulp.

[Ian M]

Ladles and Jellyspoons,

I can believe it. I am almost out of paint! The cab needs at least on more coat. I have a tiny bit left that is to take the edges and the bottom of corners with and that is that! I need to order some more paint!

On the plus side it is quite smooth and has some shine to it. The cocktail was equal parts of Tamiya transparent red, Clead gloss and Mr self leveling thinners.

Of to order some paint! Hope that the storm here dont burger things up to much.

[peterairfix]

Now that looks nice

[Andy T]

Lovely jubbly!