Ryefield Models M1240A1 M-ATV

[Mr Bowcat]

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I've been working on the radio gear and racking. This is all now completed and added to the floor plan. It's had a first weathering pass with some dry brushing and a wash (which I still need to go back over as I noticed in the pics I've missed a few spots). I also added some cabling and wiring. I've used artistic licence as I have no idea if this is correct but I think it adds some interest.

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Once the dashboard, firewall and rear wall are on I will go back over the floor with some sand and wear effects. Might also add a little chipping to the racking.

On the subject of the dash, I also got that together and painted.

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Thats all for now.

[Tim Marlow]

Wow. That is looking really sweet.

[Mark1]

That is looking very nice indeed.

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Now that's impressive. Radios and dash are looking really nice.
Jim

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Jim.

Shame you wont be able to see most of it, even with the doors open.

[adt70hk]

Looking very, very good already.

ATB

Andrew

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Andrew.

[Steve Jones]

Just had a very enjoyable catch up Bob. Outstanding work my friend. Looks a fantastic kit. Keep it coming

[Allen Dewire]

I just had a catch up too Bob and she is coming on strong. Love the colors used on the motor and radios. Very realistic like you are almost building the real vehicle. Nice!!!

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys.

[scottie3158]

Bob,
That is looking the nuts mate.

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Paul.

[Mr Bowcat]

Morning chaps,

Progress has been a little slow of late as I have been involved in another (lathe) project, but I pushed forward a little more this weekend.

The cabin is now more or less completed. The seats, dash/firewall and rear wall have been added along with some of the components for the engine side of the firewall. I have added some more cabling around the roof of the cabin for the various electronic components, again artistic licence was used here to try and add some interest.

I added some chipping to the racking & steering column, and ingrained dirt around the footwells & floor, followed by a general dusting of sand pigments. I'm not sure if I'm happy with this yet so may go back over it again.

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I couldn't resist a quick dry fit of the cabin, and as expected you will have to look hard to see a lot of the detail.

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[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Quality like this takes time so no worries about slow progress. That cabin looks superb and the weathering looks spot on to me.
Jim