scotties pioneer.

[scottie3158]

Paul, now I've had a second read through congratulations on the build so far, looking really good.
Question will the winch drum be working . Engine superb extras detailing.

Point of interest no one in the service bay had the slightest idea how to insert the dip stick once they took it out !
We would heat up compo tins in between the exhaust manifolds, about 2/3 hrs for a hot Irish Stew, while the others had sandwiches .

Thanks John, I used to do the same tin of compo on the exhaust until one day I forgot it heard a bang and found stewing steak all round the engine lol.

Paul

This is a very accomplished piece of modelling. And I am also referring to Mr Race's glamour photo.

John

Thanks John, Really glad you like it. I think John was once offered a cover spread in health and efficiency.

 

[scottie3158]

Front steering and suspension is now done. A new spring was made from evergreen with punched rivets and copper wire. The steering tie bar was made from evergreen rod with copper pins inserted to allow movement.







Next is making a start on the chassis.

cheers
Scottie

 

[Deleted member 7181]

I don't know what to say Paul, that looks amazing!

 

[scottie3158]

I don't know what to say Paul, that looks amazing!

Thanks Andy, glad you like it.

 

[rtfoe]

Scottie!! You're still tinkering with the undercarriage and chassis...goodness gracious me, you've made it workable...just brilliant. You add anymore and people will start thinking the manufactures were shoddy on detail for this kit.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[scottie3158]

Scottie!! You're still tinkering with the undercarriage and chassis...goodness gracious me, you've made it workable...just brilliant. You add anymore and people will start thinking the manufactures were shoddy on detail for this kit.

Cheers,
Richard

Richard, I was quite surprised that it was made with no articulation by the manufacturer. Happy you like the additions.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Great work on the functioning steering. The detail is outstanding.
Cheers
Paul

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice progress

 

[outrunner]

Great build, great work there Paul.

Andy.

 

[Steve Jones]

Arghhh!!. The joys of doing leaf springs

You've done a lot better job than I would have done. Lovely tidy work

 

[scottie3158]

Great work on the functioning steering. The detail is outstanding.
Cheers
Paul

Thanks Paul, glad you like it.

Nice progress

Cheers Lee.

Great build, great work there Paul.

Andy.

Thank you Paul

Arghhh!!. The joys of doing leaf springs

You've done a lot better job than I would have done. Lovely tidy work

Steve, Thanks mate the springs on kits are always the weak point, normally I don't bother to much but as this is on full view I thought I better try and improve it.

 

[grumpa]

Yeah, yeah.....I see it

Appallingly fantastic.

 

[Mini Me]

Scottie, that is some off the planet detailing...."Tip 'O the Hat" to you sir. Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

Yeah, yeah.....I see it

Appallingly fantastic.

Cheers Jim, That's a great pic.

Scottie, that is some off the planet detailing...."Tip 'O the Hat" to you sir. Rick H.

Thanks Rick, very kind of you.

 

[Graeme C.]

Love all the brake rigging on the bogie & all the extra details, just hope they will be visible on the finished model with the huge wheels on!

 

[scottie3158]

Love all the brake rigging on the bogie & all the extra details, just hope they will be visible on the finished model with the huge wheels on!

Thanks Graeme, I think some of it at least will be visible hopefully.

 

[scottie3158]

I worked on the main springs today. I was going to replace all the leaves but couldn't get the curve I was after so I have removed all the moulded detail and replaced with evergreen, lead wire and punched rivets. The solid hangers were removed and replaced to show the open section.



And a little detail added to the rope guide rollers.



cheers
Scottie

 

[Mini Me]

Good show!

 

[Deleted member 7181]

I've said it before but I don't know how you do it.

Not only having the knack of knowing what details to add or change to increase the realism, but also having the skills to reproduce them.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
My gob is well and truely smacked. This is above and beyond. Very skilled.
Jim