Tamiya British 3/4 Ton Ambulance Rover 7.

[prichrd1]

Allen,

Thanks for the kind comment, I have one or two rattle cans that I have been waiting to use up. Due to slight health problems,
probably caused like you say - before acrylics (and smoking!!!!) :tongue-out3: I can only use these outside. The weather has so far been
reasonable so took advantage.

As for the crew - I had not planned to do them - not even the driver !!
You can see very little of the interior, once it's assembled - the cab doors are molded closed!!
The rear doors are on simple hinges - but if I remember correctly they do not take kindly to being open/closed
too many times.

Tamiya did release the stretcher party as a separate item but I think they are discontinued now.

Paul.
:smiling2:

[Strenko J]

Looking forward to seeing this come together...PM sent to you as well

[prichrd1]

Looking forward to seeing this come together.

Don't hold your breath too long!!!! Mine will look nothing like your's.!!!:flushed::flushed:

Paul.
:smiling2:

[Strenko J]

You’ll do a great job,I am confident

[prichrd1]

Nearly caught up with myself!!
Friday night - painted rear deck RAF Blue Grey, the other parts were already sprayed matt white.
Added exhaust pipe & rear bumper. "Rusted up" exhaust a little & opened out the end slightly.


Right now up to date - today (Saturday) I have managed to highlight some of the dash board, gear levers and added
passenger seat & seat backs. Not adding too much detail on the inside as there is not much visible when assembled.
Painted rear windows transparent blue, these will be fitted once the final color has been applied.



All that remains now is assembly of the rear compartment as per the instructions:-


Or not quite!! :flushed::smiling2:

Paul.
:smiling2:

[Guest]

Very nice so far Paul :smiling3:.

[Steve Jones]

Nice update Paul. Coming along nicely

[prichrd1]

I haven't been idle these last few days!! Been in & out of the paint shop, the roof panel and part of the
bonnet came out in an allergic reaction!!! :flushed: :flushed:
Probably something to do with the primer and top coat not being compatible - eventually found it was
the Tamiya Flat Black - which had over sprayed at some point. :sick:

Well finally finished the chassis and managed to get the round bits on!

Decided on a finish and gone with something along the lines of Graeme C's BATUS idea, I reversed the colors on the camouflage instructions - replaced the green area with a sand color. Then replaced the
black with the dark green!!


Managed to finish most of the internal bits that need paint on them & glued windows in place.


Fastened the front bonnet to the rear section of body work. This is where I had problems last time.
Tamiya has you fasten the bonnet to the chassis in section 8 - then assemble the rear bodywork and
maneuver this assembled piece into place and fasten the two small pins on each side into the locating holes on the bonnet. But trust me its easier to assemble these two off the chassis - then simply place the completed bodywork over the cab. :thumb2:


Whilst rummaging through the spares box I came across some old etch mesh and decided to "bling" it up a bit!!

(You'll hardly notice it when it's painted!!:flushed

Ready for final assembly:-



And hey presto - assembled!!



C & C's welcome, on a £5 please.

Given the top, sides & rear a coat of gloss ready for stickers!! :smiling2::smiling5:

Paul.
:smiling2:

[Steve Jones]

Lovely work Paul. Really is looking the part. Great to see

[adt70hk]

Paul

That is looking very nice indeed!

ATB

Andrew

[Jim R]

Hi Paul
That's come together a treat. The stickers will be the icing on the cake.
Jim

[prichrd1]

The stickers will be the icing on the cake.

Thanks for the comments - put the stickers on last night & left them to dry overnight,
most of them seemed to stick well, no problems, spent this morning "filling-in" the cracked bits!!!! :face-with-head-bandage:
Hopefully a lot bit of weathering will cover some of them!! :flushed:

Paul.
:smiling2:

[JR]

Paul.
Funny how we find better ways of assembly than the people that have never built one do ! Meaning the kit makers.:smiling3:

Great build, I'm always in awe of anyone who can get all 4 wheel or more to touch the ground.Well done on that chassis.

[prichrd1]

Thanks John, never had the problem of a "warped" chassis - only my sense of humour!! :flushed:

I always try to work a couple of steps ahead - so it helps to focus on what I'm currently doing and how it fits into the build - if that makes sense??
Last time I built this kit I remember building it as per the destructions - then tried to force the back body onto/under the front bit - resulting in the back piece splitting :flushed::smiling2: and the bonnet falling off the chassis - followed by so many four letter words !!!!:smiling2:

Paul.
:smiling2:

[JR]

Good idea Paul, I'm the type that sees it afterwards , but begining to try to think ahead .