Land Rover Series III LWB

I've got that one on the bench waiting on paint as well.  The instructions call it blue and I got ahold of 3 square bottles of blue.  Zeropaints makes the right green but i can't find it 

https://www.zero-paints.com/Land_Rover_Series_III_Paints_30ml--product--7974.html

Tamiya IJN interior green is close

Thanks John!  I wanted to find a close matching color local instead of trying to buy it from overseas.  After searching at a hobby shop, I found a color that may be a close match.  Now to try it out on a plastic spoon with grey primer.

Mr. Mike,  I like the story concept, sounds like it will be fun. But something I picked up from your blurb was that your Brit doesn't 'sound' like a Brit. Either tone or language, I'm not sure, but just not quite Brit enough. (yes, I'm a published author too.)

As for your Land Rover, a friend of mine was stationed at Lakenheath and bought a 88" wheelbase model there in the UK, but built to North American standards i.e. left hand drive. He painted it in a British Army camo pattern. We had a lot of fun in that truck.  

HooYah Deep Sea

Mr. Mike,  I like the story concept, sounds like it will be fun. But something I picked up from your blurb was that your Brit doesn't 'sound' like a Brit. Either tone or language, I'm not sure, but just not quite Brit enough. (yes, I'm a published author too.)

As for your Land Rover, a friend of mine was stationed at Lakenheath and bought a 88" wheelbase model there in the UK, but built to North American standards i.e. left hand drive. He painted it in a British Army camo pattern. We had a lot of fun in that truck.  

I have one of these in the stash, a few of the ESCI / Italeri three door 109s and one of the old Monogram short wheel base 88s.  These are all Series III models, with the headlamps in the wings instead of the rad panel, and the padded dash with the instruments in front of the driver and not in the center of the dash.

There were not many colors available on the Series trucks but the Pastel Green was a very common color.  Below are the DuPont paint color codes for the typical Series colors:

I am getting ready to start mine...I think I will paint it dark green with a black roof!   

The idea was the light colored roof would reflect the light better in attempt the keep the interior cooler.  The wife's 109 is all bronze green, roof and sunsheet included.  I imagine it makes a difference in very hot climates.

The kit has the spare tire on the roof which is not one of the factory locations.  On the five door like the kit it would normally be on the rear door or on the hood (bonnet).  IIRC the kit has a 'deluxe' bonnet without a dished area for the spare.  The Monogram kit has the dished 'deluxe' bonnet.  There was also the standard 'knife edge' bonnet that was a bit flatter shaped, has a sharper edge at the front, is not dished and came with and without the spare mount.   

Bob

Almost have enough for a group build 

I'd love to do one of these, but I'd want a Series III in the 88" wheel base.

But then again, I could do one of the 109's as a BIOT / Diego Garcia vehicle. The Brits had two 109's and three 88's when I was there.

Very cool!I opted to paint the roof black and the body British Racing Green.I think I will put the spare tire on the hood!   

For all who may be doing this build; a friend just reminded me that Series I, II, and IIA land rovers all had metal radiator grills, and the Series III had plastic. So weathering will be much different, as last time I checked, plastic doesn't rust. On that note, remember that all of the main body panels are aluminum alloy; so subject to corrosion, but not rust. Also, as already mentioned, the bumpers and external steel fittings are galvanized.

No corrosion for me!  This Land Rover will look factory fresh!

HooYah Deep Sea

For all who may be doing this build; a friend just reminded me that Series I, II, and IIA land rovers all had metal radiator grills, and the Series III had plastic. So weathering will be much different, as last time I checked, plastic doesn't rust. On that note, remember that all of the main body panels are aluminum alloy; so subject to corrosion, but not rust. Also, as already mentioned, the bumpers and external steel fittings are galvanized.

The bulkhead / firewall and the rad panel are steel.  The flat wire mesh grill on the SI, II and IIA is dull galvanized and normally shows no rust even at 50 years old.  There are a few different styles of mesh grills, too.  The plastic grill on the SIII has a few different colors of gray / silver and fades badly. 

The chassis from the factory were painted black except for the very early SI trucks which were galvanized.  The painted chassis rusts badly in snowy or salty climates and will often be replaced by an aftermarket galvanized chassis.  I replaced the rusty chassis with galvy replacements on all three of our Series trucks.

The Military / MOD trucks also have a different chassis, with extended spring hangars for an optional extra lift and a squared off rear chassis crossmember.

Bob

Here we are, a bunch of Yanks, detailing the aspects of a Brit lorry. Frankly I find this humorous. Well, carry on gents, carry on.

I'd still like to find an Series III 88 out there.

HooYah Deep Sea

I'd still like to find an Series III 88 out there. 

Here ya go:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Land-Rover-1-24-model-by-Monogram/363110400836?hash=item548b110344:g:4kIAAOSwFVBfZCOT

https://chuckmost.wixsite.com/madhouse-miniatures/single-post/2015/04/07/The-Sad-and-Sordid-tale-of-Monograms-Land-Rover

I built the engine last night and I have to say it is well detailed and everything fits well!

I built the Land Rover Series III 88" last year minus the quirky graphics.

Nice job!

Looking forward to it.

Mr Mike

No corrosion for me!  This Land Rover will look factory fresh!

 

X2!

Thanks, Lee!

Just as a heads up...do not glue the exhaust to the engine exhaust manifold until you route it through the left front fender well.I made the the mistake of gluing it to the exhaust manifold so I had to use my Dremel and fine sanding disc to cut a slot and cover my goof with a plastic plate.    

What's that oval opening along the edge of the roof? Some sort of skylight view port?

Yes like an Olds Vista Cruiser!

I am very much aware of the exhaust system through the inner wing.  This comes from reading the instruction manual prior to actually starting on assembly and making notations in the instructions.  I appreciate the heads up!

Rob Gronovius

What's that oval opening along the edge of the roof? Some sort of skylight view port? 

Rover called them "Alpine Windows".  They are held in place by the rubber seal and so would have a black surrounding edge. 

Bob

This is a great kit!

The Story

McNally gets off the plane in Liverpool and he catches a cab to Westby Hospital to visit with Angus.  Angus is happy to see him and he tell McNally where everything is at the farm, including the keys to the Land Rover Series III LWB which is parked on the side of the house.  McNally tells Angus that he will do his best with the harvest and for him to not to worry about anything and to get better.  Angus tell him that he glad that McNally made the trip across the pond and he will try to get better.  Then a nurse comes into the room and throws McNally out.

The Build

The 2.6 L straight six engine is nearing completion.  I have wired it, but in the process, I destroyed the distributor, sending me looking for another distributor cap which I found in the parts box.

McNally will return...

The Story

McNally leaves Westby Hospital and hails a cab who'll drive him out to the farm in Alston-at-Harkness.  At the farm, he pays the cabbie with a decent tip and them he pulls his luggage along with his large Army bag slung over his shoulder on the dirt driveway which is rutted with rocks and holes, some holes filled with muddy water.  He reaches the farm house which is dark and he finds the front door key hidden inside a rock outside the front door, which was unlocked anyway.  He opens the door, turns on the lights and steps inside the old house and he finds the keys for the Land Rover hanging on a hook with a couple of jackets and a hat next to them on a wall rack.

The house is as he expected it to be, lived in with a newspaper next to a chair in the living room, a couple of dirty dishes in the sink in the kitchen and a light coating of dust on the furniture.  Tomorrow, he'll meet up with the field managers and discuss where they are at with the harvest in their fields and see what they need for equipment and supplies.  He goes outside and finds the Land Rover Series III LWB parked next to the side of the house and it is unlocked and he locks the doors on the SUV and the barn as well. 

The Build

After staring at the engine last night, I didn't like the color of the engine.  I repainted it this morning with Model Master Gunmetal Metalizer and the fan got a coating of Model Master Daytona Yellow.

McNally will return...