scotties pioneer.
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Hi Simon, No the GPA is alive and well just put to one side until I decide what to do with it. I have always wanted to build one of these. I understand that it has a few floors dimensionally but you know that has never bothered me to much. Thanks for the offer, if I need anything I will give you a shout.Hi Scottie
I gather the GPA sank without a trace - it looked ok to me but what do I know
Off again anyway - I had my finger hovering over the buy button on one of these a couple of months ago but decided on the IBG Otter instead
These were always a favourite conversion in 1/76 from the Airfix tank transporter in days gone by
I have a few photos, including inside the cab, that I took at Beverley Museum of Transport many years ago if you need any
Cracking work so far on that engine
Glad you like it so far.
scottie3158
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Thanks Andrew, good to have you along.
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The engine has had a bit more work done. Not totally correct but It adds a bit of interest. There is still more to add but it will have to wait until the engine is fitted along with the cab so I can join it all up.
One thing that surprised me is the steering isn't moveable so I decided to try and make it moveable so the steering arms were carefully removed. Before that I drilled all the way through so I can pin them back together to give me a moveable link.
Cheers
Scottie
One thing that surprised me is the steering isn't moveable so I decided to try and make it moveable so the steering arms were carefully removed. Before that I drilled all the way through so I can pin them back together to give me a moveable link.
Cheers
Scottie
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I am not worthy!!
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OK, I get it now.....you have a tiny crew of workman that you selfishly keep to yourself,
otherwise how do giant human fingers and mere human eyesight achieve such results!?
An investigation should proceed forthwith.......it's just not fair to us other poor slobs!!
Awesome as usual,
Jim
otherwise how do giant human fingers and mere human eyesight achieve such results!?
An investigation should proceed forthwith.......it's just not fair to us other poor slobs!!
Awesome as usual,
Jim
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Stunning stuff Paul!
scottie3158
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Andrew, Thanks mate.I am not worthy!!
Thanks Jim, That made me smile. I wonder myself I have fingers like sausages lol.OK, I get it now.....you have a tiny crew of workman that you selfishly keep to yourself,
otherwise how do giant human fingers and mere human eyesight achieve such results!?
An investigation should proceed forthwith.......it's just not fair to us other poor slobs!!
Awesome as usual,
Jim
scottie3158
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Thanks Andy.
Paul. Outstanding love to watch this kinda work
scottie3158
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Lee, Thanks mate.
Steve Jones
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Wow! You have excelled yourself again mate. Lovin your work
scottie3158
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Thank you Steve, very kind of you to say.
Jim R
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Hi Scottie
That engine is a miniature work of art.
Jim
That engine is a miniature work of art.
Jim
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This is going to be a slow build but the good thing about that is I will save money on buying another kit for a while. The kit is nicely moulded but is very simplified.
I wanted to show the front wheels at an angle and also show the range of movement on the front end, but everything is set straight ahead. So as per a previous post I cut out the hubs. These needed to be changed so I scratched some new ones. These were drilled to allow them to pivot. The pivot pin was left extended at the top to allow the fitting of the mud guards later on in the build. I have some some evergreen on order when it arrives I will fashion a new spring and finish off.
The rear axles suffer from the same there is no articulation, so I set about seeing what I could do. The axle was shortened and replaced with ally tube.
The wheel stations were then drilled and the support fashioned from evergreen when they are married up a strap will connect the parts. The wheel hubs were also modified to make it easier to add the brake details and also allow the wheels to turn. Still lots to do on the axles but I am having fun.
cheers
Scottie
I wanted to show the front wheels at an angle and also show the range of movement on the front end, but everything is set straight ahead. So as per a previous post I cut out the hubs. These needed to be changed so I scratched some new ones. These were drilled to allow them to pivot. The pivot pin was left extended at the top to allow the fitting of the mud guards later on in the build. I have some some evergreen on order when it arrives I will fashion a new spring and finish off.
The rear axles suffer from the same there is no articulation, so I set about seeing what I could do. The axle was shortened and replaced with ally tube.
The wheel stations were then drilled and the support fashioned from evergreen when they are married up a strap will connect the parts. The wheel hubs were also modified to make it easier to add the brake details and also allow the wheels to turn. Still lots to do on the axles but I am having fun.
cheers
Scottie
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Thanks Jim,
Not totally correct but hopefully adds a bit of detail and interest.
Neil Merryweather
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Bonkers!
in a good way
in a good way
scottie3158
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Neil,
I think your right mate deffo bonkers.
I think your right mate deffo bonkers.
Steve Jones
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Is there a grease/oil nipple on the axle housings or are you going to have to add them yourself?
scottie3158
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There is one already 