Airborne's Bussing-Nag Recovery Vehicle - I Hope!

[Airborne01]

Looks like you've got all four touching the ground...as others have already said, That's a fine looking Bussing, I'd love to have a plastic model of this in 1-87 scale........just not available, would have to go the 3D print route if I get desperate or the dreaded "resin"! :angry: Rick H.

Not the 'Curse of the Dreaded Resin Monster', no, noo! noooooooooo! :cold-sweat:

[RonGlass]

A little more progress - slow due to renovations and innovations at Kate's school and a suspected case of COVID (fortunately proven negative by PCR). Managed to force the chassis squarer (at the temporary cost of minor details of course!) Same problems throughout - miniscule details, vague location marks, large ejection scars, over-engineering and lack of Sauvignon! Work progresses on the crane mounting, Man - this is going to be some battered wrecker! Some quite bizarre omissions - the under-body toolboxes have no backing plate and the rear mounted toolboxes are 'curiously' divided for example! This is a relatively big 'beasty' - I've included a figure for scale. I've decided this build isn't worth investing in resin wheels - I'll build it and bin it once I'm bored with it :angry:
Steve
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I really like the dirty windows and the scuffed/damaged end of the plank underneath the spare wheel Steve. I feel your pain about this kit. Ive been building it a bit, become weary of it, take a week off to dabble with a couple long-term dio's, then come back to it. This kit has not been a delight for me, either. I'm planning on completing mine but it's been more work than fun for me. I think it's a good kit with nice detail but definitely for the modeler who craves challenge ! Not so much me...

[Mini Me]

No wimping out......git 'er done. Rick H.

[Tim Marlow]

Despite the problems, this is looking pretty good to me. It is showing the battered appearance of a workhorse, great stuff.

[Airborne01]

I really like the dirty windows and the scuffed/damaged end of the plank underneath the spare wheel Steve. I feel your pain about this kit. Ive been building it a bit, become weary of it, take a week off to dabble with a couple long-term dio's, then come back to it. This kit has not been a delight for me, either. I'm planning on completing mine but it's been more work than fun for me. I think it's a good kit with nice detail but definitely for the modeler who craves challenge ! Not so much me...

I couldn't agree more Ron - I think this would become a shelf queen if it wasn't for the fact I've started to show 'progress' on the forum!
Steve

[RonGlass]

I'd like to see Scottie take a shot at this particular subject.. i think he's masochistic for detail enough to pull the sword from the stone and put this baby to bed, lol

[Airborne01]

Once again Gents - thanks for your positivity! The Dustbin Monster will go hungry for at least another week or so!
Steve

[Airborne01]

Shit happens! SWMBO has sorted out my crap! Very little progress due to work. Thanks to Kate for getting me through this.
Here is the latest (minimal) progress....

[Mini Me]

That is very nice Steve.......looking forward to the "jib" work. :thumb2: Rick H.

[Tim Marlow]

Paintwork looks excellent to me Steve. Despite the issues this is looking really good.

[Airborne01]

That is very nice Steve.......looking forward to the "jib" work. :thumb2: Rick H.

What, the scary bit ... ? Glad it's you looking forward to it mate - I'm hoping it's going to go together with sufficient ease that I don't need to book a one-way visit to Beachy Head :smiling:

[CarolsHusband]

I really like how it's looking Steve.
Well done for not binning it, from my point of view it's heading towards a spectacular finale.
/ one that doesn't involve you driving all the way to Eastbourne...

[Airborne01]

I really like how it's looking Steve.
Well done for not binning it, from my point of view it's heading towards a spectacular finale.
/ one that doesn't involve you driving all the way to Eastbourne...

At my age I may be afraid of heights Dan! The results of misjudging the available airspace still lingers in my aches and pains! :face-with-head-bandage:
Steve

[CarolsHusband]

As someone who finds it hard enough to get on a plane at the best of times, (let alone throw myself out of a perfectly good one) I am honour bound to quote an RAF mate who told me " It's not the height that kills you, it's the sudden stop at the end".

I'm sure finishing the kit would be preferable.....

[Airborne01]

As someone who finds it hard enough to get on a plane at the best of times, (let alone throw myself out of a perfectly good one) I am honour bound to quote an RAF mate who told me " It's not the height that kills you, it's the sudden stop at the end".

I'm sure finishing the kit would be preferable.....

I concur O Husband of SWMBO Mk1!! (PS : You have RAF mates .....?)