Building the IMARA TUG

[Ian M]

I was wondering where you had gotten to.

Hope the back sets up again soon.

Ian M

[Guest]

Thanks Ian. Today will be the first time I will leave the house for over a week. I'm looking forward to a drive to the model shop for some planking etc. in my Hummer that I picked up last Saturday. Its killed me having it sit on the drive and not being able to take it out for a spin. That added to not being able to work on the Tug also has made it a very anxious and painful 10 days. been driving me crazy I can tell you.:grumpy:

Cheers

Andy

[Ian M]

A hummer.....Don't forget to fill the tank before you set off...Which one is it?

Funny When I have "back Issues" I find the car the best seats to sit in. Hmmm Might go for a drive...

Ian M

[Guest]

Its an H2 Ian. I love it.

[ATTACH]62888.vB[/ATTACH]

Andy

[ATTACH]64280.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Ian M]

Nice one Andy. In the right colour as well!

I have often said that if I ever hit the jackpot, I'll have a Hummer. But an Original Army one- The Neighbours would hate me for it and the owner of the local petrol station would love me. LOL.

Ian M

[Guest]

They are a fantastic ride, even better than the Range Rover Vogue I used to have. They do drink a lot don't they lol. The H1 is a good looking vehicle, the H3 is for pansies. If you are going to have a Hummer make it a big mother and as you say Black and Chrome. I love the reg plate to and the super over sized tyres.

Andy

[Andy2035]

Hi Andy,

I'm still trying to catch up on everything, I've been with the forum for about 20 months now and I'm still looking through some of the older builds, I was checking out your Thunderbolt build during the week, wow, it was stunning as is this one so far, your attention to detail is spot on...

When I first saw your front cabin section (Day 32 post), I thought I was looking at the heads of two very large engine's, sorry, I really like how you have done the weathering on the rear cabin, it is so realistic, a HUGE ***** from me so far, I'm sure by the time you finish the Tug, I'll run out of space for the *'s you deserve...

Andy...

P.S... I love the Hummer and also your reg, what is it like on juice, is she a diesel or petrol...

[Guest]

She is a 6ltr v8 Petrol Andy, does around 12 to the gallon round town. You were partly right mate, these are the light vents for the engine room, the grills are next to go in place and these had opening hatches on the inside to stop rain and spray getting in there.

Thanks for you comments mate, much appreciated.

Andy

[flyjoe180]

Nice ride Andy, you have good taste.

[Guest]

Thanks Joe, this is the one I exchanged it for.

[ATTACH]62927.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]62928.vB[/ATTACH]

Cheers

Andy

[ATTACH]64319.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64320.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Guest]

Day 33

Now that I have had my treatment on the old back and should be good for another 3 years it was time to get back into the workshop. Still waiting for planking I have continued with the front cabin sections, adding the grills and a few other bits before priming.

[ATTACH]63054.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63055.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63056.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63057.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63058.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63059.vB[/ATTACH]

cheers

Andy

[ATTACH]64422.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64423.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64424.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64425.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64426.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64427.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Guest]

Day 34

I have managed a few more bits on the forward cabin and it is ready for primer. I'm thinking of finishing off the funnel and sticking it in place before I prime this section.

[ATTACH]63183.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63184.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63185.vB[/ATTACH]

I have put together the main water tank but it just looked like an oblong box with a few white metal bits on it. I added some detail to give it a bit of realism and it should look ok when painted and weathered a little.

[ATTACH]63186.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63187.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]63188.vB[/ATTACH]

Cheers

Andy

[ATTACH]64543.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64544.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64545.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64546.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64547.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]64548.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Centurion3RTR]

It's been some time coming Andy mate, sorry I'm late. But this is another masterpiece in the making.

Have fun, John

[Ian M]

Looking good as well Andy.

Ian M

[Guest]

coming along nicely Andy looking good