Cheers Jim. Never got off track to be honest, just had a couple of minor RA flares and run up against the boring bits I didn’t want to do. Done now though……well, mostly
She’ll be close enough to film star Katy, but not identical
Tim’s Airfix 1/35 Austin K2/Y Ambulance .
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She’ll be close enough to film star Katy, but not identical
The thing is that it is only the leader of that convoy that is a K2Y. The following trucks all have a two part grill and the rear wheel arches are fitted and round. The box is also wider than the cab. Maybe a Tilly with a box conversion?
Jim R
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Glad things are OK, Tim. I think every kit I've ever made has had times in the build when the mojo went down hill, usually somewhere in the middle. The excitement of starting has passed and completion seems a long way off
Yep, I got that Ian, but seeing it on more than one vehicle type surely shows it was in common usage. Not sure what the others were, by the way, but they look too big for Tilly’s.
Happens to me every single time Jim, even with the little blokes. Trouble is, I’m not one of these guys that can just flog myself through. I’ve tried it and I just cut corners and make mistakes. Usually I do something mind numbing like parts clean up to get through that period. In the case of the little blokes I start cleaning up and assembling the next unit, for example . However, in this case I ran out of partsGlad things are OK, Tim. I think every kit I've ever made has had times in the build when the mojo went down hill, usually somewhere in the middle. The excitement of starting has passed and completion seems a long way off
scottie3158
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Tim
Looking good mate.
Looking good mate.
Cheers Scottie
The Smythe Meister
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Yep, looking very crisp there Tim,
Sorry to hear that you had that flare up.... must be awful
Looking forward to seeing this come along,(nice clamps by the way!! )
Sorry to hear that you had that flare up.... must be awful
Looking forward to seeing this come along,(nice clamps by the way!!
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Thanks Andy. It wasn’t bad as flare ups go, just sore wrists and fingers feeling like sausages mostly. Still there, probably will be until I get to try yet more new meds, but it’s not as bad.Yep, looking very crisp there Tim,
Sorry to hear that you had that flare up.... must be awful
Looking forward to seeing this come along,(nice clamps by the way!!
Should move on a bit tomorrow, but not sure about Friday. We’ve got the power off when the sparky fits a new distribution board, so probably try and stay out most of the day……
As to the clamps, incredibly useful F clamps but I have absolutely no idea where I got them…
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Glad I’m not the only one who puts off finishing models for this reason
The Smythe Meister
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Me too!!Glad I’m not the only one who puts off finishing models for this reason
The Smythe Meister
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Getting a new Dis board eh?... Should've asked me... I'd have done it "Mate's Rates".
Bit of a long old haul for that Andy…….the mileage rate alone would have crippled me LOL…..Getting a new Dis board eh?... Should've asked me... I'd have done it "Mate's Rates".
The Smythe Meister
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We could've worked something out...
... A proper look at all your "Little Blokes",and a Whiskey Infront of that cracking real fire of yours, would've been a good start!!
Great update and even better work being done on this Tim!!! I'm still hanging in there and loving it...
Before or after you did the job Mr. Smiff???...We could've worked something out...
... A proper look at all your "Little Blokes",and a Whiskey Infront of that cracking real fire of yours, would've been a good start!!
Thanks Allen, too kind! As to Andy, that would probably be “during” rather than before or after LOL…..
The Smythe Meister
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How very dare you Sir....
... It'd be mostly ,"After"...
...... mainly because I'd have almost had enough after all of the "Before" and "During" tipples
Well, after a weeks hiatus while I fought off a minor infection with a reduced immune system, I have got a bit more done…..
Body assembled and main colour painted and faded. Pin wash and dust applications will be done after it’s completed and decalled…..some minor filling needed, but mostly due to my ham fisted and impatient assembly.
Chassis painted and pin washed. Note the horrible Austin engine colour……used up until the early seventies (my old 1972 Austin 1300 engine was this colour). Dust will tone it down a bit….
Next job is to assemble the body onto the chassis so I can complete the bonnet area build and add the minor parts and some extra detail.
Getting there now. Once the body and chassis are United it’s all downhill…..
Cheers all
Body assembled and main colour painted and faded. Pin wash and dust applications will be done after it’s completed and decalled…..some minor filling needed, but mostly due to my ham fisted and impatient assembly.
Chassis painted and pin washed. Note the horrible Austin engine colour……used up until the early seventies (my old 1972 Austin 1300 engine was this colour). Dust will tone it down a bit….
Next job is to assemble the body onto the chassis so I can complete the bonnet area build and add the minor parts and some extra detail.
Getting there now. Once the body and chassis are United it’s all downhill…..
Cheers all
Neil Merryweather
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great job, Tim.
Sorry to hear about the infection, but glad to see you back in the saddle.
I bet the instructions didn't tell you about the engine colour (which I love)?
Sorry to hear about the infection, but glad to see you back in the saddle.
I bet the instructions didn't tell you about the engine colour (which I love)?
Hi Neil. Cheers for the support. Nope, the engine colour was not in the instructions. Never is to be honest. According to kit makers they are either body coloured or black…..
As to the infection, par for the course these days. My wife got over it in two days, and it’s taken me just over a week now……