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  • scottie3158
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 14197
    • Paul
    • Holbeach

    #1

    Scotties RL

    I am calling this finished or at least as finished as I am going to do. I haven't added the tarp as it just doesn't fit!!!. I might not present this to the neighbour as I am not happy with it and that's not said to get responses I am genuinly not happy with the end result.

    The wheel hubs have been scratched because yes you guessed it they were missing as well. One thing I am chuffed with is despite having to replace all the springs and hangers etc all four wheels sit perfectly.

    Enough of the whinging here it is.

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    thanks as always for following along and the great comments.

    Scottie
  • Airborne01
    SMF Supporters
    • Mar 2021
    • 3935
    • Steve
    • Essex

    #2
    If your neighbour isn't hyper-critical I'd say hand it over Scottie. It may not satisfy your high standards but it certainly captures the essence of the vehicle! I think you've done a great job in reworking the proverbial sow's ear!
    Steve

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    • papa 695
      Moderator
      • May 2011
      • 22769

      #3
      Still looks a great build Paul, even with all the trouble you’ve had.

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      • Andy T
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2021
        • 3239
        • Sheffield

        #4
        Well I think it's a cracking result Paul, especially given how much you've had to wring it into shape.

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        • Jim R
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 15636
          • Jim
          • Shropshire

          #5
          Despite the issues you've had it looks good. Your neighbour might be very happy with it.

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          • Scratchbuilder
            • Jul 2022
            • 2689

            #6
            Scottie,
            1. It's an Accurate Armour miscarriage.
            2. Even a run up the wall would not improve it.
            3. You have worked wonders on what in most cases would have been a door stop or holding up a shelf.
            4. It saw the light of day.
            5. And you have made a superb job of what you were given to work with.
            6. I am sure your neighbour would be pleased to have it as a reminder of better days.
            Well done on a job that drives many crazy - and I have the paperwork to prove it.
            Mike.

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            • Neil Merryweather
              SMF Supporters
              • Dec 2018
              • 5180
              • London

              #7
              Originally posted by Scratchbuilder
              Scottie,
              1. It's an Accurate Armour miscarriage.
              2. Even a run up the wall would not improve it.
              3. You have worked wonders on what in most cases would have been a door stop or holding up a shelf.
              4. It saw the light of day.
              5. And you have made a superb job of what you were given to work with.
              6. I am sure your neighbour would be pleased to have it as a reminder of better days.
              Well done on a job that drives many crazy - and I have the paperwork to prove it.
              Mike.
              what he said!
              Give it to your neighbour, Paul, it's about what and who it represents, and unless that neighbour is an even better modeller as you(which, let's face it, is unlikely IN THE EXTREME, they will be dead chuffed!
              Oh , and don't tell them you're not happy with it- It's bloody awseome!

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              • rtfoe
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 9065

                #8
                Scottie, I think he'll like it unless you told him it was a Panzer...its not a Panzer right?...its got four wheels and a load of stuff that wasn't there in the first place and it doesn't look like a sows ear either. I can't even find where its gone wrong. Stop being critical...its blardy good.

                Cheers,
                Wabble

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                • stillp
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Nov 2016
                  • 8085
                  • Pete
                  • Rugby

                  #9
                  Looks just fine to me Scottie, a really good achievement given all the problems you had with it.
                  Pete

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                  • Si Benson
                    • Apr 2018
                    • 3572

                    #10
                    Agreed with the gents, looks splendid from here :thumb2:

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Airborne01
                      If your neighbour isn't hyper-critical
                      The neighbour isn’t a modeller, as I recall, or even knowledgeable about the subject, so there certainly won’t be any criticism about how it could have been done better. In fact, I would hazard a guess that there also won’t be any appreciation of the amount of work that went into it — showing a Dinky Toys version of the RL (and claiming you made it) would probably get about the same response as this blood, sweat, and tears model.

                      Not trying to dash any hopes, but just being realistic

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                      • Tworrs
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Jan 2022
                        • 1978
                        • Garry
                        • New Zealand

                        #12
                        Well Paul if it were mine, I would be happy as Larry with what you have achieved.
                        Strength isn't about what you can do, rather it's about overcoming what you thought you couldn't do.

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                        • JR
                          • May 2015
                          • 18273

                          #13
                          The Committee thought it was superb. Considering the battle you had with it from the start .Matron her self not one to utter complements at the best of times says it's

                          With that being said it only remains to say Congratulations.
                          Who would argue with her ?
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                          • Tworrs
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Jan 2022
                            • 1978
                            • Garry
                            • New Zealand

                            #14
                            Originally posted by John Race
                            The Committee thought it was superb. Considering the battle you had with it from the start .Matron her self not one to utter complements at the best of times says it's
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                            With that being said it only remains to say Congratulations.
                            Who would argue with her ?
                            Not me John :smiling2:
                            Strength isn't about what you can do, rather it's about overcoming what you thought you couldn't do.

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                            • Waspie
                              • Mar 2023
                              • 3488
                              • Doug
                              • Fraggle Rock

                              #15
                              A well deserved 'Dogs' even if you're not pleased with the end result Scottie. A cracking job - well done mate.

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