Ian M's Bofors 1/35 Bronco

[Ian M]

Nice choice Ian I built one of these when it first came out

Yeah I got the kit when it first came out and have been waiting for a morris cs8 to drag it around. there was one on Bronco's web site a while back but no longer there.....they must of scrapped it.
Still I might find one of the Scammel's as they too where used... Medium to heavy artillery....
Right then this is the result of today's efforts
The first hour was consumed by the front wheel unit:
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Some very tiny parts, no real solid location points and not very co-operative when trying to line all the parts up, glue them and hole in place while the glue dried up a bit.

The business end...
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Here is a very good example of over engineering a kit just because they can...So much of this section of the build could have had the parts count reduced from the 20 something there are to 10, 12 or so. Still it looks nice so can't complain that much.
If it continues to piddle down with rain tomorrow, I might get a bit more done.
Maybe I'll just try to find my reading glasses again as well.

[Ian M]

As it turned out it didn't rain, so I was out trying to make a start on the 'spring cleaning' in the jungle, sorry I mean garden...
As it turned out the good lady was totally knackered and went to bed early, so I got myself down to the cave.
The platform is looking nice and busy, and anything else that has to go on, will happen after paint:
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As I have the crew set for this I guess that it will be in fire mode, not transport...(also due to the lack of a suitable tractor for it). So the legs of the base are in the open position. So now I'll have to think about a base for it! Grr.
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Made a start on the sights,
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And the splinter shields. Quite nice double skin jobs, Lets just hope they line up with the locations on the platform and gun mount...
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As you can see the bench is littered with parts so I s'pose I'll have to start throwing so primer at it soon. The kit that is, not the bench. lol
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I was looking for Morris C8 on the net for this and was rather peeved to learn that the only "propper" ones for this are the very over priced resin kits. IBG does the Bedford, which I have, but I wanted the 6x4 or 2X4 morris. So I have fired an e-mail of to Mirror Models as it seems that they are into British trucks and tractors at the moment and are doing them rather well. Lets hope they pick it up and look into it...
Nuff waffle. I have a lunch date with a sandwich!

[Ian M]

Here is todays weather update. -3 with 15m/s winds and chances for snow. I am not going out of the door today.
So I got the last of the bits cleaned and mounted and the primer is now curing. Alclad primer still think this is the best primer I have ever used.
I also got the gun crew sorted out and am waiting for the glue to cure hard so I can fill and clean the joins. Dont need much just a smidge here and there.
I was trying to think of an amusing idea for the base but was quite blank. So this might be a serious one..... maybe.
Right; "pictures or it did not happen" I hear you cry:
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Is it just me or are these guys on the skinny side. I often wonder when makers of figures will get over the fact that not all soldiers where the same height and weight.
So some shorter, some taller, some with some padding.


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The hunt for some olive drab #15 begins....

[monica]

well first off,you can sent that weather over hear,as we are in for a very hot weekend 27c +.
what a better way to spend the day lol,painting figure's,
will look forward to seeing them.:smiling:

[papa 695]

Coming along nicely Ian

[Ian M]

Thanks. Moni. One large pack of brain freezing weather on its way. I think right now it is in the Tasmania area...
Have just filled the gaps in the join at the shoulders and will get some primer on them as soon as that has dried.

[Ian M]

well I got some paint on the figures. Just need a bit of dry-brushing for a few highlights and put their lids on.
The gun parts have also been painted. TWICE. The first time the colour was far to green,
the second time although a bit light, works for me. The paints are Mig AMMO and are supposed to be accurate. Well they'r not.
Has anyone tried the "true colours" from AK. Although the price is a bit high and the portions small I might give them a try if the colours are true...
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[grumpa]

Excellent work all the way Ian :thumb2::thumb2:

[monica]

looking good,Ian,

[Ian M]

I am sorry to say it but Why is it that Figures made by the same manufacturer as the model they are designed to fit, dont fit?
A shame as they are quite good. They just dont fit!

[papa 695]

I am sorry to say it but Why is it that Figures made by the same manufacturer as the model they are designed to fit, dont fit?
A shame as they are quite good. They just dont fit!

I had the same problem with an Half track I did a bit ago Ian.
Your build is looking good though.

[Ian M]

Things like the arm position, i can understand, up to a point, making them so they only fit one way would be a start, but feet that don't reach the pedals.... Their bums and backs fit perfectly in the seat but when there is 3-4 mm of air betwixt boot and pedal.... Disappointing.
Anyway enough about that.
Thinking of other ways of getting the best out of them....