Airborne's Bussing-Nag Recovery Vehicle - I Hope!

[Airborne01]

Never been to gy grass Steve, but I did go to Wounded Knee and pay my respects.
Makes one tthink mate ...

Looking good Steve especially the greasy flatbed top. Apologies for coming in so late but flipping through I see you had some battles and minor skirmishes with the kit and won. Well worth the perseverance. No need for Matron or the trip to the coast.

Cheers,
Richard

Thanks Richard, and thanks to all you gentlemen who've injected positivity to this build! Thanks again, I've really needed your support!
Steve

 

[Airborne01]

I really like the dirty windows and the scuffed/damaged end of the plank underneath the spare wheel Steve. I feel your pain about this kit. Ive been building it a bit, become weary of it, take a week off to dabble with a couple long-term dio's, then come back to it. This kit has not been a delight for me, either. I'm planning on completing mine but it's been more work than fun for me. I think it's a good kit with nice detail but definitely for the modeler who craves challenge ! Not so much me...

Forgive the belated reply Ron, would love to see your result!
Steve

 

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
I've just had a catch up. Looks very good. Weathering is very well done. I'm glad this didn't become a shelf queen - far to much good progress already. The next part will be a patience tester.
Jim

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Steve,
Somehow I've managed to completely miss this til now!
I love the weathering on the load bed especially, although it's obviously looking great all round
Top stuff indeed!
Andy

 

[RonGlass]

Forgive the belated reply Ron, would love to see your result!
Steve

Will do Steve, currently it's in sections and mostly primered black though. And on hold due to faded interest. But I'll see about getting back on track and getting it to a presentable stage for a pic or two

 

[RonGlass]

Will do Steve, currently it's in sections and mostly primered black though. And on hold due to faded interest. But I'll see about getting back on track and getting it to a presentable stage for a pic or two

PS I have to say, I was fortunate to have had a straight frame so that saved some headaches. But my wooden bed is a bit wonky

 

[Airborne01]

PS I have to say, I was fortunate to have had a straight frame so that saved some headaches. But my wooden bed is a bit wonky

The flat bed wasn't perfect on mine either Ron, needed hot water to get it into some semblance of order. Roll on Endex!

 

[Airborne01]

At last I've managed some progress - not finished yet, just details and bits 'n' pieces to go - but a rough outline of the finished result. Will call this finished soon and maybe resurrect it for a diorama.Or maybe just scrap it - a horrendous build , my worst ever! I hate the end result!
Steve

 

[Airborne01]

It went pear-shaped in terms of orientation - don't know why - sorry!
Steve

 

[Allen Dewire]

Damn Steve, That's some really good work and a great finish too. What's not to like about...Ok, so the kit wasn't the easiest to build, but the end product is fantastic. Don't even bin it Sir.......................

Now let me get the crick out of my neck....................................

Prost
Allen

 

[Mark1]

Looks pretty good to me, that'll be great finished especially in a dio
A few of us are having same.picture problem??

 

[stillp]

There's nothing to hate there Steve.
Pete

 

[therapy]

Have to agree with everyone else Steve. It looks really good to me.

Nick

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thats a mighty fine build Steve, bugger all wrong with that in any way!!

 

[Airborne01]

Thanks Gents - still not happy though!

 

[CarolsHusband]

Don't hate it Steve, it looks great. I'd be proud of it if it were mine.

At least you got the handbrake working properly....

 

[Airborne01]

Damn Steve, That's some really good work and a great finish too. What's not to like about...Ok, so the kit wasn't the easiest to build, but the end product is fantastic. Don't even bin it Sir.......................

Now let me get the crick out of my neck....................................

Prost
Allen

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I'd like to have such an horrendous result, Steve.
My suggestion: scrap the scrapping idea.

 

[scottie3158]

Steve.
There is nowt wrong with that mate. That is a cracking result mate.

 

[JR]

Agree with the gang, absolutely nothing wrong with any of it Steve.