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  • Scratchbuilder
    • Jul 2022
    • 2689

    #61
    Update,
    Priming was done and today the top coat went on...
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    And the detail painting has begun, next will be the decals and then a coat of flat varnish to seal it all....
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    And this is the winch cover with the securing rope added, the rear screen is from a piece of yellow acetate sheet c/a'd into place. Still got the storage box tops to be added woth the large one open.
    More later
    Cheers
    Mike.

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    • scottie3158
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 14201
      • Paul
      • Holbeach

      #62
      The paint has really brought the details out.

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      • Scratchbuilder
        • Jul 2022
        • 2689

        #63
        Originally posted by scottie3158
        The paint has really brought the details out.
        Just finished with the wash overall and the dry brushing...

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        • Scratchbuilder
          • Jul 2022
          • 2689

          #64
          Update,
          Not much to say, still getting there. Black oil wash overall and then a dry brush of the top coat, then the details like side markers added.
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          Now working on the wheels and tyres but first the engine and exhaust have to be added...
          More later
          Mike.

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          • Jim R
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 15686
            • Jim
            • Shropshire

            #65
            Coming on a treat. Well up to your usual high standards.

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            • Mini Me
              SMF Supporters
              • Jun 2018
              • 10711

              #66
              I agree with Jim, that is looking really good Mr. Wobble. :thumb2:

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              • Ian M
                Administrator
                • Dec 2008
                • 18266
                • Ian
                • Falster, Denmark

                #67
                Nice.
                Understatement the day.
                Group builds

                Bismarck

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                • Scratchbuilder
                  • Jul 2022
                  • 2689

                  #68
                  Many thanks for all the comments, now for the engine and cab....
                  See you after Xmas
                  Mike.

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                  • Scratchbuilder
                    • Jul 2022
                    • 2689

                    #69
                    Forgotten update,
                    Before I zoom off in the private jet to my mansion in sunny LA - whoops sorry that is my other life.....
                    Just a few pics of the smaller work to be carried out...
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                    My rebuilt pully's and the kit offering, some touch up to be added...
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                    Making new headlights, the kit offerings were made of a soft toffee resin....
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                    New fire extingusher bottles, the mis-shaped kit ones are at the top of the pic...
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                    And finally the retaining springs for the bonnet sides.....
                    Cheers
                    Mike.

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                    • Jim R
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 15686
                      • Jim
                      • Shropshire

                      #70
                      Excellent scratching. Enjoy LA.

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                      • Mini Me
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Jun 2018
                        • 10711

                        #71
                        Appears to me that You and Mr. Scottie Dawg have cornered the market on this "scratchy" thing Mike. Excellent wizardry Sir! :thumb2: :thumb2:

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                        • Scratchbuilder
                          • Jul 2022
                          • 2689

                          #72
                          Jim,
                          Not going now, seems the riff-raff have moved in....

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                          • Scratchbuilder
                            • Jul 2022
                            • 2689

                            #73
                            Originally posted by Mini Me
                            Appears to me that You and Mr. Scottie Dawg have cornered the market on this "scratchy" thing Mike. Excellent wizardry Sir! :thumb2: :thumb2:
                            Many thanks Rick.

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                            • Jim R
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 15686
                              • Jim
                              • Shropshire

                              #74
                              Originally posted by Scratchbuilder
                              Not going now, seems the riff-raff have moved in....
                              Ain't that always the way. Skegness is nice at this time of year :rolling:

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                              • Scratchbuilder
                                • Jul 2022
                                • 2689

                                #75
                                About two months ago we lost our good lady Mavis....
                                Well SWMBO decided we would have another 'child' and yesterday we went to the parents home to view our new one. Ours is the one with the red collar....
                                WARNING - Do not show the wife this photo - you have been warned.....
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                                I did warn you not to show the wife......

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