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Rolling Shelf of Doom GB

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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Monday, September 28, 2020 1:50 AM

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

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Posted by robw_uk on Sunday, September 27, 2020 10:11 AM

Engine and wood painted (MiG.063 (plae blue/grey) and MiG old wood). Both need weathering next

 

 

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Posted by robw_uk on Saturday, September 26, 2020 9:19 AM

engine primed black, wooden cab floor primed grey.... 

 

 

 

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Posted by robw_uk on Friday, September 25, 2020 1:42 PM

68GT
Looking good Rob!
 

 

cheers.. started on the cab as well - a nice wooden floor which will be

  1. primed grey
  2. painted wood colour
  3. hairsprayed
  4. painted base (Khaki Green No 3)
  5. chipped to show the underlying wood paint where normal wear & tear would show)

 

so tomorrow (if I get time) will be prime the engine (black) and prime the cab floor (grey) (and do the same on the M4 HST)

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by 68GT on Friday, September 25, 2020 1:12 PM
Looking good Rob!

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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Posted by robw_uk on Friday, September 25, 2020 11:24 AM
Started to add chassis pieces, engine still movable as I want to paint & weather this off the body (and now have the above really nice photos showing how the engine grimes up and where rust/chipping/oil etc happens - may start the painting over the weekend)...
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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:40 AM

Last one mate. Nightshift???? I Haven't seen that in years!!

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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:32 AM

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Posted by robw_uk on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:30 AM
thanks.... my rusty brain is going... ooooohhhh rust... watching NighShift on youtube to refresh my rust knowledge....
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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:27 AM

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Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:11 AM

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Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:05 AM

More comming mate.

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Posted by robw_uk on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:01 AM

Dodgy

Here you go Rob. Hope they are of some help.

 

 

cheers Dodgy... that shows just how good the engine in the kit is (the pipe that goes up and over could do with being a little thicker/textured (some filler may do for that). I really do think I am going to paint 99% or the components off the chassis then add & touch up when built

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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:00 AM

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Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:54 AM

Here you go Rob. Hope they are of some help.

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Posted by robw_uk on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:05 AM

Dodgy

Rob, I found a few pics around the engine, and will load them later today. Also on UTube there is a two part army film showing the scammel recovering a tank.

 

 

yep I have that video saved - it is brilliant and will use it to tie down the load - a Caunter painted Matilda (done earlier this year)

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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Monday, September 21, 2020 7:53 PM

Rob, I found a few pics around the engine, and will load them later today. Also on UTube there is a two part army film showing the scammel recovering a tank.

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by 68GT on Monday, September 21, 2020 6:13 PM
That kit has a lot of detail Rob.

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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Posted by robw_uk on Monday, September 21, 2020 1:43 PM

More small components... ordered the recommended blue paint (think it will do for the SU-122 ans T-54-2 builds planned for latter - think their interiors have a blue part or two) but need to work out if I paint the engine now then look to fit and, if I do, how to mask when I paint the chassis etc 

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Posted by robw_uk on Sunday, September 20, 2020 10:39 AM

it has a lot of smaller parts BUT on the whole goes together well (user error not withstanding). Think for the engine it calls out either the grey/blue or base vehicle colour (ie sand)... Quite like the idea of the blue if it is accurate...

 

anyway today's build completed the engine (barring small PE bits) and started on the chassis.  Didn't attempt steering, too much of a wimp   (engine just dry fitted for now)

 

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I did find a couple of magically appearing pieces within the engine build. After much searching I believe this is correct:

 

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Posted by robw_uk on Sunday, September 20, 2020 2:40 AM

Dodgy

Well Rob, that little beauty is a kit in itself. I read a review on the Scammel a few months back and it had a couple of interesting points, particularly for the trailer, I'll see if I can find it for you. Did you purchase the PE set?

 

 

no PE purchased for this... i know the cab has a few "how to" articles around to improve via scratch building...

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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:42 PM

Thanks Ed. Now where did I put that Boeing????

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Posted by Dodgy on Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:38 PM

Well Rob, that little beauty is a kit in itself. I read a review on the Scammel a few months back and it had a couple of interesting points, particularly for the trailer, I'll see if I can find it for you. Did you purchase the PE set?

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Posted by robw_uk on Saturday, September 19, 2020 10:29 AM
An engine... 27 pieces and still a few more (plus some very small PE). I am going to hold off using the radiator as long as I can just in case TM confirm they can get me one (there are enough components I can build up in the cab to give them a few weeks)...
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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by 68GT on Saturday, September 19, 2020 8:10 AM

Rob, you are more than welcom to join.  6 months is more than enough pause for the GB.

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by 68GT on Saturday, September 19, 2020 8:07 AM

Dodgy

G'day Ed. May I buy into this GB? I have a number of prospective shelf queens, but I want to finish a Williams Boeing 247 that I started over 10 years ago. I will post a couple of photos in the next day or so.

Rob F

 

 
Rob, join right in!

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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Posted by robw_uk on Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:56 AM
must admit for a smaller company it does go to well nicely (well the trailer does). Some fiddly pins on the ramp but so far so good.... may start the cab today so will then keep you updated...
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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Saturday, September 19, 2020 5:11 AM

Hi Rob I noticed that you're building the Scammel. I have this in my stash and would be interested in your comments.

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Posted by robw_uk on Saturday, September 19, 2020 3:42 AM
just seen this - would a 6 month hiatus count or isn't that long enough to designate a shelf queen? About to start on the cab for the Thunder Model Scammell Tank Transporter (trailer built and thats where I stopped - had been promised a replacement radiator form TM but that hasn't materialised yet so building with wrong part and covering with "dust cover during sand storm") . Anyway, this is where it is now:
  • Member since
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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Friday, September 18, 2020 5:14 AM

G'day Ed. May I buy into this GB? I have a number of prospective shelf queens, but I want to finish a Williams Boeing 247 that I started over 10 years ago. I will post a couple of photos in the next day or so.

Rob F

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

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