Scale Model Shop

**Richard48** · 02 June 2025, 09:38

No ya fine mate.I say i do a good turn for someone because others on here etc have been very kind and sent me magazines,Decals and kit parts.Canfield wow!!!,I used to live in Newport near Saffron Walden.Small world!!!.I will dig a bust out of the cupboard of doom and get him posted this week.
Cheers now.
Richard

**Airborne01** · 03 June 2025, 10:14

Progress so far; up to section 4 - transmission and forward elements. Next element is the engine compartment that has some very unclear instructions and vague location points - should be fun! I thought there were small parts up to this point but I live and learn!
Steve

**Airborne01** · 03 June 2025, 10:16

Looks much worse in large scale - actually looks much better -au naturel'
Steve

**Jim R** · 03 June 2025, 10:55

Looks good to me Steve. Definitely a case of lots of painstaking work and sadly little will be seen in the completed model . Luckily you have the photo to show how it is.

**scottie3158** · 03 June 2025, 17:55

Steve, fine work on the interior.

**Airborne01** · 06 June 2025, 16:10

Well, what can I say Richard? Two busts and two spare heads - thanks so much, I'll start them ASP but I really am indebted to your generosity and really must donate something in return. I am reducing my library and have several Airborne titles, if you're willing I'll donate some to your 'interest' Just send me your address and it's a done deal! (PS: I hope you did send both packages, otherwise I have an apology to make to somebody!)
Steve

**Richard48** · 06 June 2025, 17:45

Hi Steve.
Glad you got the bust ok mate.I only sent him with the heads which i thought could prove useful.So no mate i only sent one para.As for books im really good for them.Got sooo many Ospreys and uniform ones.Wife says ive got to sort my pile out.I hope you enjoy painting the para and you are most welcome.My pleasure.
All the best from Richard

**Airborne01** · 06 June 2025, 18:45

Thanks indeed Richard, I will enjoy painting 'him'! As for my second donor may I say 'Thank!s', please identify yourself so that I can thank you properly and offer you something in return. Thanks again both!
Steve

**Airborne01** · 21 June 2025, 17:37

So, sitting here in shorts and Hawaiian shirt I can show you progress to date! The interior of the lower hull is fitted and went together reasonably well - I'm booked in to see the surgeon to discuss the fitting of mini-tweezers on one hand and a bionic eye with up to x40 magnification, but here it is as it stands! As pointed out earlier very little will be seen when buttoned up, but I'll have the satisfaction of knowing what's hidden!
Steve

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/117F82AI_WvC0ayrCm4GQJd7-2KuINb52/view?usp=sharing

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OAENgxjbmwbz8bEHnnq6hk_W5tbIdgpH/view?usp=sharing

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QBhUw4ohtTf0vNOhL0Po9zQnMJPxcbZv/view?usp=sharing

**Airborne01** · 21 June 2025, 17:39

Trying again...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QBh...ew?usp=sharing

**Airborne01** · 21 June 2025, 17:49

I don't know what's going wrong here, neither does my tech-savvy wife, but posting photos is bl--dy nigh on impossible. Surely it can't be this difficult ... can it? At least the link works so sorry for messing you about
Steve

**scottie3158** · 21 June 2025, 18:03

Steve,
It works if you follow the link. I have just had a look and that is some seriously nice work.

**Airborne01** · 06 July 2025, 07:34

Well, wheels are on and the next phase is the tracks; working on the radios and fitments of the sponson floors!. Trial fits show how little will be seen but i'm planning on making the majority of the topsides removable! Slowly, slowly, catchee monkey!
Steve

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BAYho73cXCP2pk-FAvPRYlKTkuCT-mhM/view?usp=sharing

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/18tSP5gRirlnJrV2s_7A7NjhlU5RdTtKE/view?usp=sharing

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMJ7OHbYxcnD5U3xojnDiDdfmDpjt3N4/view?usp=sharing

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_1cN9wIw1G1SAZK99qyS9OCwXn4OhBl/view?usp=sharing