Rolling Shelf of Doom GB

Tomcat

Member since
April 2019
From: South west, PA

Posted by Tomcat on Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:48 AM

lewbud

Mark,

Nice job on the Romulan and Ferengi! Either the pics of your next project have been banned or didn't come through.

Dodgy,

Looking forward to seeing your 247 come together.

Rob,

Your Scammell is outstanding! It's a most interesting build to watch.

I am reposting the pics of my next "shelf" queen...

Mark aka Tomcat

On the workbench: Monogram 1/24 '69 Pontiac GTO and a Monogram 1/67 (box scale) B-26 Invader

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68GT

Member since
February 2010
From: New Jersey

Posted by 68GT on Friday, October 30, 2020 7:14 AM

Sorry I haven't been on much but work has been kicking my a$$ the last 2 weeks. Excellent work on the truck Rob!

On Ed's bench, ???

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lewbud

Member since
June 2008

Posted by lewbud on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:55 PM

Mark,

Nice job on the Romulan and Ferengi! Either the pics of your next project have been banned or didn't come through.

Dodgy,

Looking forward to seeing your 247 come together.

Rob,

Your Scammell is outstanding! It's a most interesting build to watch.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:21 PM

two big milestones today. dry-fitted cab wheels and the cab is on. now all i need is a damn replacement radiator (or to find a way to cover it - some proof of a sadn cover to protect it from a sandstorm would be useful (for any vehicle used by any side in North Africa to be honest).

and the load has re-appeared... really looking forward to starting the painting on this one

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:09 AM

Having sub assemblies built means it progress in blocks... rear wheel mountings added, air filter, exhaust, steering column and linkage (need to paint the steering wheel and lever then that will be added and then the sides of the cab.

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 8:11 AM

Dodgy

Rob you're giving me the itch to start mine! Trouble is I have some group builds and ongoing projects to attend to first.

can't recommend the kit highly enough....

so, seats, 2 boxes and some levers in... next up steering column & linkage and exhaust I believe (Still no sign of replacement radiator and TM have gone VERY silent on it :-()

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Monday, October 26, 2020 3:25 AM

Rob you're giving me the itch to start mine! Trouble is I have some group builds and ongoing projects to attend to first.

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:22 PM

Dodgy

Love the work on the floor Rob. This is comming along beautifuly.

cheers Dodgy...

ok.... so cab and engine in place.... need to add some small PE parts to the engine and the seats levers etc to the cab.... must say I am rather happy with how this is progressing....

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:47 PM

Love the work on the floor Rob. This is comming along beautifuly.

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:43 PM

Looks fantastic Mark. 30 years! That must be some kind of record!!!

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Saturday, October 24, 2020 11:06 AM

Khaki Green #3 (according to Mike Starmer's excellent treatise on British WWII scheme's the factory colour) is on. Chipped the cab floor to show some of the wood and faded it in places. Should allow for the cab to be fitted (and engine) and then the cab interior to be added as well as decals for the dials....

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Tomcat

Member since
April 2019
From: South west, PA

Posted by Tomcat on Friday, October 23, 2020 10:11 AM

The maurader is quite a bit smaller than the Warbird Ed. Here is a pic showing both ships...

and another for a greater perspective of the maruaders size...

Mark aka Tomcat

On the workbench: Monogram 1/24 '69 Pontiac GTO and a Monogram 1/67 (box scale) B-26 Invader

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68GT

Member since
February 2010
From: New Jersey

Posted by 68GT on Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:18 PM

She's a beauty Mark. I'm not really up on this subject so what kind of size difference is the Marauder?

On Ed's bench, ???

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Tomcat

Member since
April 2019
From: South west, PA

Posted by Tomcat on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:10 PM

Finally, after 30+ years, I can cross this off the list, or should I say take her off the "shelf of doom"...

And its companion piece the Ferngi Marauder...

And now blow to the dust off another doomed shelf queen. This one is a little more conventional although almost as old...

Mark aka Tomcat

On the workbench: Monogram 1/24 '69 Pontiac GTO and a Monogram 1/67 (box scale) B-26 Invader

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68GT

Member since
February 2010
From: New Jersey

Posted by 68GT on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:37 AM

Looking good guys! I also just updated the roster so I think everyone is listed.

On Ed's bench, ???

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:42 AM

Dodgy

Mate, that engine is schmick! I feel like I'm looking at the pictures I sent you. Awsome work!

cheers, having good references makes life a lot easier

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:11 AM

Mate, that engine is schmick! I feel like I'm looking at the pictures I sent you. Awsome work!

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:56 AM

Dodgy

Must be close to 15 years or more since I last held this kit. I think I'm going to have to chisel off the dust before I start!

nice starting canvas... look forward to more of this...

done some more work on rear axles and wheels but photos are of engine and cab floor in situ ( all just placed for the moment). I think I will prime the cab, chassis etc and trailer this weekend (may even get the factory colour down on the cab interior)

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Monday, October 5, 2020 6:42 PM

Must be close to 15 years or more since I last held this kit. I think I'm going to have to chisel off the dust before I start!

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Monday, October 5, 2020 6:35 PM

OK Ed, I found the Boeing 247 and after much more searching found the rest of the parts, so here she is.

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Monday, October 5, 2020 6:27 PM

Looking great. Love the woodgrain, will have to give that a try.

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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68GT

Member since
February 2010
From: New Jersey

Posted by 68GT on Monday, October 5, 2020 7:11 AM

Thats looking real good Rob!

On Ed's bench, ???

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Saturday, October 3, 2020 10:54 AM

so an afternoon painting wood (including on thE M4 HST) and starting the weathering on the engine leave me with:

I followed this tutorial on painting wood which actually is quite fun slaphdash washes (plus i addedsome transparent orange at the end)

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Saturday, October 3, 2020 2:02 AM

Hutch6390

Those cushions look great - I'm going to pinch that idea, if you don't mind?

course not, am sure I nicked it from someone in the first place

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Hutch6390

Member since
May 2020
From: North East of England

Posted by Hutch6390 on Friday, October 2, 2020 1:52 PM

Those cushions look great - I'm going to pinch that idea, if you don't mind?

Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, you know?

TakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakkaTakka

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Friday, October 2, 2020 11:12 AM

started tarting up the engine... nothing to show just yet but going to do the rust purely with pigment as it looks very faded... and then black pigment & engine grime for the black gunk seen in a couple of photos

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68GT

Member since
February 2010
From: New Jersey

Posted by 68GT on Thursday, October 1, 2020 11:16 AM

I like that technique for the cushions! I think it looks really good.

On Ed's bench, ???

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:25 PM

more slow work of cab interior & furniture. need to get the floor wooded up really.

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 3:17 PM

today's work, coupling complete plus added the rope from the winch that will go to the trailer. If I do hitch it all up it does make the set "stuck" but would be worth it to have the load tied down....

I also did some work on the seat cushions - this timed used very thin "fibre" sheet from packing a pair of my sons trainers (Lonsdale ones if anyone is interested)... stuck to the cushions using extra thin cement (so house stinks at the moment)...

1) cut sheet to rough size

2) use thin cement to clue largest area

3) work round the edges with glue, use knife blade to press in to plastic and clean up edges

ends up like

so some tidying up with glue needed and this is more cushions

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robw_uk

Member since
September 2020

Posted by robw_uk on Monday, September 28, 2020 3:20 PM

Dodgy

Looking great. My modeling efforts have come to a complete standstill at the moment. Hope to get some more work done this week as i have several builds on the go. Also have a great idea for a Dunkirk diorama involving Brit trucks thats bouncing around inside my head.

Rob F

yep lack of *** can be a pain... it wil come back....

back to the building desk after a weekend of painting. Some more work on the chassis - this time the trailer coupling. Used a guide from the Panzerserra build (http://panzerserra.blogspot.com/2018/03/scammell-pioneer-trmu30-tractor-with.html) to make the coupling more robust...

and the first "semi mating" of tractor and trailer (need more supports on the chassis before it looks more accurate...