ICM 1/35 Model T 1914 Fire Truck - by popular request!

Dave Ward

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Back to it - a nice refreshing breeze, and its only 17 C !
It pays to look at the instructions................ the bonnet in the pictures above is actually the wrong one. When I tried to fit it, I couldn't believe the abysmal fit! It does help to get the right parts..............................
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The Ford emblem is just about at my limit for painting - it still needs a lot more touch up, but that's the best I can do - I can only keep my hands that steady for about 5 mins!. I managed to break off one of the headlamp mount arms & lose it, so I'll have to cobble together a replacement.
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I gave up on the idea of AK True Metal on the brass parts, they're too small & delicate, so I dug out a bottle of Mr Metal Color Enamel Brass, it's much easier to use.
Dave
 

Dave Ward

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Just a quick update, my osteoarthritis has kept me away from the bench, I've been doing everything single handed!
Now the pain & swelling has subsided & my wrist/hand is just stiff, so hopefully I'll be able to finally finish the firetruck!
Dave
 

The Smythe Meister

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Just a quick update, my osteoarthritis has kept me away from the bench, I've been doing everything single handed!
Now the pain & swelling has subsided & my wrist/hand is just stiff, so hopefully I'll be able to finally finish the firetruck!
Dave
I certainly hope so Dave:thumb2:,
Sorry to hear about the returning affliction..... all things considered,it`s quite remarkable what you`ve managed to achieve whilst suffering like that:cool:,it really is a cracking looking truck,a pleasure to see something so bright and vibrant :smiling:,
Top stuff!
Andy
 
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