1/72 Hasegawa Japanese Starter Truck Toyota GB

[Lee Drennen]

Calling this one done

 

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s some bench pics

 

[Mini Me]

Lee, that came out GREAT! what an interesting concept to employ as an aircraft starter. As always, the wheels do make a difference.

Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Rick I knew those wheels would work making the difference can’t believe I done that rigging took some time but I got it done thanks for stopping by and the complement

 

[Steve Jones]

That's the DB's Lee. Like it a alot. Great to see the outside photos. Well done sir

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Great work Lee.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Lovely model Lee .

 

[Deleted member 7181]

A quirky little contraption that's for sure. H&S would have a heart attack at that these days!

You've made a really great job of it though.

 

[JR]

Lee , it's a wow build alright, and what a strange looking contraption makes it unusual from the start .
Like Steve says great out side shots, the colour look good esp the canvas roof.
Could have sworn I'd commented of this before .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Steve. Thanks for the complement and following I’m getting the hang of how to do washes now I think.

Peter. Thanks for stopping by glad you could. Thanks for the complement

Ralph. Thanks for the complement and stopping by it was a very fun build a little changing on the rigging but I’m happy with it

Paint Guy. Thanks for stopping by and the complement it’s a wonder this thing work but I guess it did ok

John. I’m glad you made your way here I was getting worried thanks for the complement and stopping by I love taking those outside pics look for more Japanese Aircraft

 

[stillp]

Very nice model Lee. Here's a similar device at the RAF Museum, Hendon.

Pete

 

[Lee Drennen]

Pete. Thanks for the pic! And for stopping by and the complement. Now that thing looks rickety

 

[stillp]

It does Lee, doesn't it. Looks as if it would spin itself round if the aircraft didn't start!
Shame I missed the business end. I'm sure I have a better phot somewhere.
Pete

 

[stillp]

Can't find my other photo, but here's the museum entry:

Hucks Starter - RAF Museum

www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Pete

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Peter I went to the website wouldn’t mine trying to build one of those thanks a lot for the information

 

[stillp]

Yes, - write-up by the museum is "The Hucks Starter was invented by Captain Bentfield Charles Hucks and introduced to RAF service just after the First World War. It enabled two men to start an engine from cold in 30 seconds and was far safer than the earlier method of swinging the propeller by hand. The signage is for the Grahame White Aviation Company, based at The London Aerodrome – now home to the RAF Museum London. "

Pete

 

[scottie3158]

Lee,
That is a great result.

 

[flyjoe180]

Saw your build thread earlier Lee. Really nice build, will look the part next to your Japanese fighters.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks for the complement Joe I will get some pics of it in action soon

 

[stillp]

Can't find my other photo, but here's the museum entry:

http://https:tongue-out3:/www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/collections/hucks-starter/

Pete

Lee, I knew I'd seen another Huck's starter somewhere - I was at the Shuttleworth Collection (www.shuttleworth.org) today, and they have this:


Seen here coupled to an Avro 504. Let me know if you want some more photos - I took quite a few, and I visit the Collection several times a year, so can always take more.
Pete