Scotties Bedford RL

[scottie3158]

Rear Springs are done, but shock absorbers still need to be made





Unfortunately all the prop shafts are missing as well. So today I have made some very basic replacements. I still have to make the rear one. Luckily they are underneath so you won't see much.




cheers
Scottie

[Si Benson]

Props and leaf springs looking fantastic Scottie….reckon you’d of got a big thumbs up from MrT with your scratching skills

[Andy T]

"very basic replacements"

They look better than many kit parts!

[Neil Merryweather]

"very basic replacements"

They look better than many kit parts!

+1!

[Mini Me]

Ditto the above comments! :thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Props and leaf springs looking fantastic Scottie….reckon you’d of got a big thumbs up from MrT with your scratching skills

Thank you Si, I still miss his input but he definitely pushed me forward.

"very basic replacements"

They look better than many kit parts!

Cheers Andy very kind of you to say.

Ditto the above comments! :thumb2:

Thanks Neil

Ditto the above comments! :thumb2:

Rick, thank you.

[Jim R]

Some mighty fine scratching going on Scottie. Huge improvements.

[Tworrs]

Looking really spiffing Paul.

[JayCee]

Well done, Paul. As usual your "improvements" are far superior to kit parts.
John.

[scottie3158]

Some mighty fine scratching going on Scottie. Huge improvements.

Thank you Jim, I don't really have a choice the parts are either missing or broken.

Looking really spiffing Paul.

Why thank you old bean.

Well done, Paul. As usual your "improvements" are far superior to kit parts.
John.

John, very kind of you.

[scottie3158]

The chassis is pretty much done now, just a pit of PE to add but I will leave that until later in the build. More parts that were missing was the exhaust, and spare wheel carrier one part was broken. Also added straps to the fuel tank and a chain to the filler cap which you cant see in the picture.





Next up is the cab. This is going to need a lot of work. The moulding leaves a lot to be desired with heavy flash and imperfections around the window openings. The front grill is useless with parts of it incorrectly moulded so they are not straight as you will see in the picture. Plus the panels will need to be re scribed.

For anyone who has built a model like this what is the best way to mark out and secure the clear sheet that is supplied for the glazing.





cheers
Scottie


I must admit I'm not looking forward to this bit

[Guest]

I’ve never tried building a kit like this, so I haven’t got a ready-made solution for the window problem, but I think you could probably get a long way by putting tape over the outside of the windows and spraying paint onto them from the inside. That will give you a template for the shape, though you may want to cut the plastic slightly larger and then trim it to fit?

[scottie3158]

I’ve never tried building a kit like this, so I haven’t got a ready-made solution for the window problem, but I think you could probably get a long way by putting tape over the outside of the windows and spraying paint onto them from the inside. That will give you a template for the shape, though you may want to cut the plastic slightly larger and then trim it to fit?

That sounds like a plan.

[scottie3158]

This is close to becoming a build that has beaten me. The cab has put me off resin models for life which is a pity as there are some nice subjects out there. The has been cleared up as best I can but the the resin is so thick and badly cast that areas around windows and doors are now bigger that the doors that are supposed to fit in them. I have completely removed all the window surrounds and will remake out of evergreen. The door has been fitted after wrapping a strip of plastic around it to take up the gap. then a strip was added around it for the rain strip. This still needs to be filled and cleaned up. Does anyone know why the resin has gone all mottled on the door?



looking at the picture I will also remove the mirror bracket and make new and the door handle.


The front grill was also very bad so it was easier to cut it out and make new. The strips have been glued in place and will be shaped later. (Hopefully)



There is still a strip to add to the grill at the top and the towing eyes and also missing as I have discovered is the bumper so I will have to think how I am going to make that.

Any suggestions will be very welcome.


cheers Scottie

[Mini Me]

My sentiments to a "T" regarding resin.....in my case it is desperation for variety that spurs me on. You are making a valiant effort so don't give up Mr. Dawg!