scottie3158
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Thanks mate.OK, in that case I’ll just link to a short version
Scotties Airfix M3A1 Scout car.
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Jim R
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A lot of very neat work Scottie. Really looks good. As to whether the the size of the rivets look ok it is difficult to judge until the whole side is tied together with a coat of primer.
scottie3158
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Cheers Jim, I have tried out some Quinta rivets on the other panel. And I am quite impressed they take a bit of getting used to but I think they look a lot better I will post a comparison picture tomorrow. Trouble is it does mean I have to redo the other side.
Neil Merryweather
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really? is anyone going to see both sides at the same time....?
scottie3158
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Neil, very true but I would know plus it doesn't take that long.
scottie3158
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Both sides have now received the Quinta rivets and I think you will agree they look pretty good. The punched ones are the same diameter 0.6mm but they are deeper making them look to large. I have also used 0.4mm for some of the smaller details.
The picture shows the difference between the two.
while these were drying I started on the door detail. the door lock is made from pewter, punched nuts ( a lot less painful than it sounds) and copper wire.
cheers
Scottie
The picture shows the difference between the two.
while these were drying I started on the door detail. the door lock is made from pewter, punched nuts ( a lot less painful than it sounds) and copper wire.
cheers
Scottie
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That door lock is spectacular Scottie. The new rivets are much better as well.
scottie3158
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Cheers Tim, I must admit I am happy with the lock.
And so you should be!
Pete
scottie3158
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Paul such AMAZING detailing going on but I’m still having a bit of trouble focusing while still laughing at your punched nuts comment … that lock is FANTASTIC
Bri62
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Paul just found this thread and I'm blown away with the detail you added to this model (that rear axle wow)
scottie3158
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Thanks Joe, I am having lots of fun doing this.
Cheers Brian, good to see you.
scottie3158
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The side panels have now both been redone. I think the rivet detail looks a lot better. Some detail has also been added to the inside of the panels as well. I still have the tie downs to add but will do them later so I don't knock them off.
The inside detail of the drivers door has been done and when dry I can do the outside. The map pocket is PE the rest is scratched.
work has started on the rear panel.
cheers
Scottie
The inside detail of the drivers door has been done and when dry I can do the outside. The map pocket is PE the rest is scratched.
work has started on the rear panel.
cheers
Scottie
RonGlass
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Paul, please stop, Sir ! I can't take any more !
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scottie3158
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Ron, I think you could be right.
scottie3158
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I have added some more panels. I noticed in the reference pictures the lip at the top to stop the door so this was added from very thin brass sheet. The tread plate was also added from some generic etch tread plate.
On the other side the panel was added and also a new battery box was added from styrene sheet and a lid made from thin brass sheet. to this some punched detail was added. these were then split to represent screw heads.
while these bits were driving I also made a start on replacing the front roller support. As you can see the kit one is far from clever with soft detail and bad ejector pin marks.
sorry focus could have been better.
cheers
Scottie
On the other side the panel was added and also a new battery box was added from styrene sheet and a lid made from thin brass sheet. to this some punched detail was added. these were then split to represent screw heads.
while these bits were driving I also made a start on replacing the front roller support. As you can see the kit one is far from clever with soft detail and bad ejector pin marks.
sorry focus could have been better.
cheers
Scottie
Mark1
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great stuff 
scottie3158
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Thanks Markgreat stuff