Ford GPA

[scottie3158]

The kit seats were very non dis-script so I made some new ones hopefully they will look ok when painted up.


Next the four lashing points



The spare wheel had the bolt holes drilled out and the central hub removed. A tyre valve was added. Then a retaining bracket was made from pewter and a wing nut from the spares box.



Finally for today the rear light fitting was replaced with etch and the cables added from fine wire.



A bit of cleaning up to do which I have noticed on the pictures.

cheers
Scottie

 

[yak face]

Top scratching paul . The additions look great , cheers tony

 

[Mini Me]

A bit 'o bling never hurts...excellent Scottie.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Paul. I’m here looking good love the updated details

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimey!.......
I look away for a couple of years and you morph into Simon T !!
Cracking work Scottie,very nice indeed.
Cheers,
Andy

 

[Deleted member 7181]

Wowzers. Great looking addition Paul!

 

[Deleted member 7237]

He's at it again sprinkling Scottie dust on everything and he's going to ending up with another masterpiece.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

More amazing work Scottie - you know no fear; just hack it off and replace it with something 100 times better.

 

[Tim Marlow]

That’s fine work Paul, very inspiring....

 

[Si Benson]

Hmmmm, lovely work so far Scottie....

 

[scottie3158]

Top scratching paul . The additions look great , cheers tony

A bit 'o bling never hurts...excellent Scottie.

Paul. I’m here looking good love the updated details

More amazing work Scottie - you know no fear; just hack it off and replace it with something 100 times better.

That’s fine work Paul, very inspiring....

Hmmmm, lovely work so far Scottie....

Thanks guys really appreciate the comments this is the fun for me taking something and adding a bit here and there.

 

[BigGreg]

Sorry l'm late...chair pulled...

 

[Steve Jones]

Me too! Will sit with Greg and watch on in awe. Up to your high standards of detailing all ready I see. Keep it comin mate

P.S Hope you had a great birthday weekend. Many happy returns

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Looking forward to another masterpiece, Scottie!

 

[Graeme C.]

Not sure how I've missed this one Paul, will follow along!

 

[scottie3158]

Sorry l'm late...chair pulled...

No worries mate glad your here.

Me too! Will sit with Greg and watch on in awe. Up to your high standards of detailing all ready I see. Keep it comin mate

P.S Hope you had a great birthday weekend. Many happy returns

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Thanks Steve,who wouldn't want a bar like that.

Looking forward to another masterpiece, Scottie!

Neil thanks mate I doubt it will be a masterpiece though.

 

[scottie3158]

Not sure how I've missed this one Paul, will follow along!

No worries it's always difficult I miss a lot of great builds on here but glad your here.

 

[scottie3158]

Another little update I must admit I am having fun with this.

Replaced the indistinct detail off the capstan? added some missing details to the rear end replaced the kit exhaust system and added some more bling here and there.




I still have to add the bolt detail to the windscreen stops.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
Really excellent stuff. Raising this golden oldie to another level. Working with brittle plastic is horrible. You're constantly waiting for the "crack". I wonder why some plastic is like that - made that way or simply old age?
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
Really excellent stuff. Raising this golden oldie to another level. Working with brittle plastic is horrible. You're constantly waiting for the "crack". I wonder why some plastic is like that - made that way or simply old age?
Jim

Hi Jim, Your right it is a pain you have to cut close to the sprue to prevent it from breaking on to the part leaving a lot to clean up.