Scotties Bofors 40mm AA

[scottie3158]

Next up on the bench is this old beauty which I won in a tombola at one of the shows I went to a while ago. It is the old Italeri Bofors 40mm AA.


On opening the box there are only three dark green sprues which by todays standards are very simplified. I also noted that it had been started, but luckily only the front axle.



As can be seen from the front axle the detail is very simple



So armed with some reference pictures I gave it a tweak.



This is the fun of modelling for me taking an old kit and hopefully improving it. I was unable to find anyone who is selling the PE set for this as it has been discontinued by Eduard. So all the kit bashing will be done with styrene and whatever PE I have in my parts box.

Hope you can join me along the way.

Cheers
Scottie

[Jim R]

I'm in. Already being treated to Scottie's Super Scratchery. Is the barrel straight?😁

[scottie3158]

Thanks Jim, There will be a lot more to come. I haven't looked yet lol.

[Mickc1440]

Here we go with another masterclass, looking forward to this one Scottie

[scottie3158]

cheers Mick good to have you along.

[Steven000]

Off to a great start already, have fun! Cheers

[scottie3158]

cheers Steven always fun at the bench.

[Airborne01]

Nice one Scottie! Looking forward to watching this - in for a Pfennig, in for a Mark as my mate Klaus would say!
Steve

[scottie3158]

Cheers Steve, it's a long time since I spent a pfennig lol

[Neil Merryweather]

Ooh yes more magic!
I know you don't love figures but I wouldn't even think of using the ones from this set-Figures are not Italeri's strength... If you do go for them I would recommend this set by Bronco

[scottie3158]

Thanks for that Neil, I must admit I haven't looked at them closely but Thanks for the tip about the bronco ones.

[flyjoe180]

Should be a good wee build Paul, look forward to seeing you work your magic on it

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Slippers on, chair pulled up, pipe lit, tea on and hob nobs at the ready. Build away Scottie.

[scottie3158]

Steve sounds good to me especially the hob nobs.

[Richard48]

Count me in Paul.We got one restored at a museum i helped at in Harwich,Traverse and rotation was jammed but we freed it with lots of industrial language and Perseverance.Carry on that man

[scottie3158]

You can't beat a bit industrial language I've used it to repair things on many an occasion.

[papa 695]

A cracking start already Paul. Pulled up my chair for this one.

[scottie3158]

Cheers Ian make your self comfy this could take a while.

[Airborne01]

Count me in Paul.We got one restored at a museum i helped at in Harwich,Traverse and rotation was jammed but we freed it with lots of industrial language and Perseverance.Carry on that man

Was that a hammer, WD40 and nasty profane language? I might have to try that in the future! I love technology!!
Steve

[scottie3158]

Steve, I have used many a hammer normally for the fine adjustments.

[Airborne01]

Works for me mate, a 4lb sledge has often been my trusted companion!
Steve

[scottie3158]

You must have been a watch maker lol

[Airborne01]

You're good ... !
Steve

[Nicko]

More excellence in progress. Loving this Scottie!

Nick

[scottie3158]

Thanks mate.