Scotties 25pdr.SP Bishop.

[JR]

Hells bells Paul please stop this superb scratchy, it's embarrassing to us mere mortals. I get excited when I manage a bend on a straight piece.

 

[scottie3158]

Hells bells Paul please stop this superb scratchy, it's embarrassing to us mere mortals. I get excited when I manage a bend on a straight piece.

Thanks John, very kind of you to say.

 

[scottie3158]

Rather than follow the printed build sequence I have joined the upper and lower hull, before adding the detailed parts. When this was done the exhaust was added. I can't believe they couldn't find a better place for the exhaust to exit rather than by the vehicle hatches.



The vehicle jack had a pewter strap and an etch buckle added.



The tail light was scratched and a cable added. The pins on the shackles were also added from copper wire.



I have decided to have the engine decks closed. But thought it would be good to have a hatch open. So I have added a bit of detail.



cheers
Scottie

 

[Jakko]

Very odd place for the exhaust, yes. It was in the same place on Valentine tanks, so it’s not as if the designers of the Bishop felt they had to move it out of the way of the superstructure rear doors or anything.

 

[scottie3158]

Very odd place for the exhaust, yes. It was in the same place on Valentine tanks, so it’s not as if the designers of the Bishop felt they had to move it out of the way of the superstructure rear doors or anything.

Agreed a strange design

 

[Andy T]

Inspiring work as always Paul.

 

[Jim R]

Very neat, careful scratchery Scottie.

 

[scottie3158]

Inspiring work as always Paul.

Thanks Andy, to kind mate.

Very neat, careful scratchery Scottie.

Thanks Jim, appreciate it.

 

[scottie3158]

Work is slow but sure. I have added the fuel tank, with a couple of tweaks that were seen on a couple of reference pics.




I broke one another pinged off somewhere never to be seen again so Had to make some engine deck handles.



Hatch added with scratched lock.



and one hatch closed with external details added.



cheers Scottie

 

[Jim R]

You're getting rather good at this modelling lark

 

[scottie3158]

You're getting rather good at this modelling lark

Just need a bit of practice mate

 

[Mark1]

Very nice the difference between your scratching and mine is one of these!

 

[Andy T]

Very nice the difference between your scratching and mine is one of these!

My PE work usually looks like I've assembled it with one of those

Very tidy work again Paul.

 

[scottie3158]

Very nice the difference between your scratching and mine is one of these!
View attachment 481417

Mark, I bet that feels more satisfying.

My PE work usually looks like I've assembled it with one of those

Very tidy work again Paul.

Thanks Andy.

 

[scottie3158]

I decided to replace the plastic kit bin with a scratched one, the main reason for this I wanted to bend the lid about a bit. I suspected that the bins location would leave it open to be walked on and receive a lot of abuse as it is by the rear of the gun. So I used the kit one as a template and made the bottom and the lid from sheet brass. some hooks and clasps were then added and the lid knocked about a bit. The hinge was made from some copper wire.



Next the jacking block. I removed the moulded strap from the very plain plastic and added some wood texture. Added the kit etch frame and then added a foil strap. the feet were added along with some punched rivets.

cheers
Scottie

 

[Allen Dewire]

Beautiful work Bro!!! It's your finery that really makes this model stand out with realism. Keep it coming Paul. It'll be another Meisterwerk!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[scottie3158]

Beautiful work Bro!!! It's your finery that really makes this model stand out with realism. Keep it coming Paul. It'll be another Meisterwerk!!!

Prost
Allen

Dude,
Thanks mate appreciate your confidence.

 

[Waspie]

I decided to replace the plastic kit bin with a scratched one, the main reason for this I wanted to bend the lid about a bit. I suspected that the bins location would leave it open to be walked on and receive a lot of abuse as it is by the rear of the gun. So I used the kit one as a template and made the bottom and the lid from sheet brass. some hooks and clasps were then added and the lid knocked about a bit. The hinge was made from some copper wire.

View attachment 481465

Next the jacking block. I removed the moulded strap from the very plain plastic and added some wood texture. Added the kit etch frame and then added a foil strap. the feet were added along with some punched rivets.View attachment 481466

cheers
Scottie

Is there no end to the way you knock up bits for your builds. I couldn't manage a rivet head never mind scratching a kit locker from brass!!! Bleeding amazing!!!

 

[scottie3158]

Is there no end to the way you knock up bits for your builds. I couldn't manage a rivet head never mind scratching a kit locker from brass!!! Bleeding amazing!!!

Thanks mate, it is easier than it looks it must be I can do it.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice updates Scottie