SimonT - 1/35 Miniart Dingo - Rons Recon GB

[SimonT]

Thanks Scottie - most of the detail is down to the kit

Jim - only really added the springs on this one as all other detail is in the kit. It must be the fiddliest kit I have ever assembled due to the small nature of the parts

Steve - have been concentrating on this one and the Sturmtiger. Doesn't really matter if it is late though on here

Hi Richard - I may finish the assembly by the weekend but the painting will take it past the deadline. The cat's run off with my propeller is nearly as good as the dog ate my homework :smiling5:

Had an eye scan appointment this afternoon so took day off work which meant I could get a bit more completed


dashboard installed


British flimsy type petrol cans installed in the racks - added a few dents here and there


roof added in the open position


left side visor added with etched stay (you get open and closed position stays)


jack clamp added

right headlight drilled and pinned back in place


a couple of Petes friends from the pewter mine then took it for a test drive.......

[Guest]

Thanks Scottie - most of the detail is down to the kit

Jim - only really added the springs on this one as all other detail is in the kit. It must be the fiddliest kit I have ever assembled due to the small nature of the parts

Steve - have been concentrating on this one and the Sturmtiger. Doesn't really matter if it is late though on here

Hi Richard - I may finish the assembly by the weekend but the painting will take it past the deadline. The cat's run off with my propeller is nearly as good as the dog ate my homework :smiling5:

Had an eye scan appointment this afternoon so took day off work which meant I could get a bit more completed

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dashboard installed

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British flimsy type petrol cans installed in the racks - added a few dents here and there

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roof added in the open position

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left side visor added with etched stay (you get open and closed position stays)

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jack clamp added

right headlight drilled and pinned back in place

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a couple of Petes friends from the pewter mine then took it for a test drive.......

Hi Simon cracking work on the Dingo, love all the up grade work you have done, that is not a road test that's a drive to freedoom

drive.....drivee.................driveeeeeeee..... .........................ddrriivvvveeeeeeeee...... ..my little friends...........................farsstttteeeerrr rr...........

Pete.

[SimonT]

They assured me it was just once around the block - does seem to be taking them a while..........

[Guest]

They assured me it was just once around the block - does seem to be taking them a while..........

And you would believe what a 100% what a mechanic told you, I was one for 28 years in different positions and franchises so I think I can speak on their behalf it's gone..
Pete

[Andy Belsey]

I hope Pete's friends bring it back soon, so we can carry on enjoying this tale too!
Lovely work as usual Mr T!
Andy

[minitnkr]

Kind of like the garage attendants in 'Ferris Buelers Day Off'. The "test drives" are often their own reward. PaulE

[SimonT]

I got a call from Inspector Corner (of the Yard) to say that the Dingo had been located



Once back in the workshop I added a few more parts



various small bits of etch and three plastic bits still to add once I figure out where they are meant to go.....

[Steve Jones]

Nice to see the PE additions Mr T. Saves you having to use the valuable pewter sheet LOL

[minitnkr]

Looks like it returned w/o damage. Looking very good. PauE

[rtfoe]

Must have run out of petrol...good thing those yellow buggers didn't run it off the road. Nice little final additions Simon.

Cheers,
Richard

[Graeme C.]

Plenty of nice PE adding to the detail Simon, you shouldn't trust those minions!

[SimonT]

Steve - these Miniart kits are certainly comprehensive. They provide a good sized fret of etch - I think some of it must be for a different version though as I am unable to locate quite a few bits in the instructions. A lot of manufacturers give you a shaded diagram or list of parts not needed for the build but they don't appear to bother

Paul - well it was up on bricks.....

Richard - thanks. Various little bits being added - not far to go now

Graeme - ta



well, I have managed to fold and add four teeny etch brackets - didn't know what they were for, however, having found a stowage diagram it seems they held a wallet style map case so I will knock one up (probably from pewter) and install it

End of GB came and went without any fanfare as usual - nearly time for paint.........

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
Glad it was returned so you could continue with the microscopic detailing.
Jim

[minitnkr]

That's a good thing. Prevents it being stolen again before recovery. PaulE

[Steve Jones]

Looking forward to seeing the map case. Fully embossed with a coat of arms on the front?? :smiling2: