Humber Armoured car MK.II

[geegad]

well been on holiday finally this year and as i keep moaning about work work gets in the way so been building this in between work and sleep its a cracking kit for detail as you will see but god its fighting me all the way fit problems a plenty again you will see there are not many locating tabs so its guess work in most part which doesnt help with the final fit arrrrrr so hope you like where im at 


 











and this is what i mean  and the other side is the same if not worse.how the blue blazes im going to get this together apart from a lot of glue and blue language so wish me luck cause im going to need it 





cheers for looking in lads 

 

[geegad]

sorry for got to add this box art

 

[yak face]

Liking this a lot john , it looks very similar to the bronco kit ive just done- superb fine details but slightly challenging fit in places. Stick with it though , im sure youll beat the problems and it looks as if its going to be a great model , cheers tony

 

[eddiesolo]

Cripes John, that is a beggar and a half fit wise! I had a Bronco model and it was lovely in detail but the fit was terrible, I gave up in the end :D  Stick with it and I am sure you will lick...or hammer it into shape. Nice start though, you will conquer and have a top drawer model at the end.

 

[geegad]

cheers lads really losing my temper with this i knocking parts off while trying my hardest to get them together 

 

[eddiesolo]

cheers lads really losing my temper with this i knocking parts off while trying my hardest to get them together 

Oh dear, maybe you need to leave alone John, at least for tonight. There is a lot of parts in it and I am not surprised that you are knocking stuff off, especially in trying to get it to fit.

 

[geegad]

cheers eddie thinking the same well this is just the dry fit wait till  i paint the inside first you will here scream from here

 

[eddiesolo]

cheers eddie thinking the same well this is just the dry fit wait till  i paint the inside first you will here scream from here

LOL, deep breaths John, deep breaths...

 

[monica]

nicce start and looking good,even with the fit problems,do like its  detailing as well,


keep at it John,your doing a fine job, 9_9

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi John


Really great choice of kit. I've got the Mk IV and the parts looks great and with a full interior too. Loads of stuff to got at - this will be a really interesting build.


Cheers


Paul

 

[Steve Brodie]

That top looks like its meant for a different kit , take it the chair isnt glued in place at this point ?

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi John


I'd try glueing the rear portion of the upper deck first, let it fully cure (use normal liquid cement to weld the parts together) for 24 hours, then heat the middle section with a hair dryer and apply pressure to ease the front upper deck to the body (do this carefully as you don't want to melt anything just soften the shell).


Anyway, I hope you resolve this and thanks for sharing as I'll be prepared for when I attempt mine.


Good luck 


Paul

 

[geegad]

That top looks like its meant for a different kit , take it the chair isnt glued in place at this point ?

No thought i better leave it out at the moment 

 

[geegad]

Hi John


I'd try glueing the rear portion of the upper deck first, let it fully cure (use normal liquid cement to weld the parts together) for 24 hours, then heat the middle section with a hair dryer and apply pressure to ease the front upper deck to the body (do this carefully as you don't want to melt anything just soften the shell).


Anyway, I hope you resolve this and thanks for sharing as I'll be prepared for when I attempt mine.


Good luck 


Paul

That has gotta be tip off the day on here thanks big time for the advice will follower the the letter you have saved me some heart ache 


Thanks again for the tip

 

[geegad]

right base colour in the hull and some light chipping done next gloss coat and some washes and pin washes then comes the fun part 

















hope you like

 

[tr1ckey66]

Interior look great John Lovely paint work and weathering.


Your welcome with the tip, I just hope it works for you! To give it the best possible chance I would also advise scraping any paint away from mating surfaces to ensure the liquid cement 'welds' properly. I'd also clamp the rear section whilst your gluing it to ensure maximum adhesion.


really looking forward to this coming together.


Cheers


P

 

[geegad]

Cheers paul going to have to start next week now its my big 40 tom so a party and one big wee wee up so no moderling over the weekend 


And thanks for looking again and giving me quality tips

 

[grumpa]

Great subject and great start

 

[monica]

the Interior look great John, Lovely paint work and weathering,real given it some life so to say,liking it, :D

 

[Polux]

Great work so far John! This interior looks magnificent