scotties pioneer.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
Very neat work with the "extras". Really like what you're doing with the engine. Having said that I wouldn't know a spark plug from an oil filter :rolling:
Jim

Thanks Jim, I used to be ok on engines in the days of plugs and points.

Showing my excellent skill of engine recognition I can categorically state that it is a 6-cylinder Gardner, type 6LW, 8 369cm3 (510in3) diesel...
Mind you that's what it says in the book.

Mike, Yeah thats what I thought to :tongue-out3:

Thought it strange, a Cummins engine in a UK vehicle before the days of worldwide supply chains. PaulE

Paul, It is also strange that it was a diesel as most vehicles to my knowledge were petrol at that time

[Steve Jones]

Excellent work on the engine. Look forward to seeing the makers stamp on the oil filter when you paint it up.

[scottie3158]

Excellent work on the engine. Look forward to seeing the makers stamp on the oil filter when you paint it up.

Thanks Steve ok mate keep your eyes open :smiling3:

[BigGreg]

LATE but i'm here second row Pizza and Beer... :-)

[Guest]

''Mum, he's at it again!'' Stop this excellence Scottie, it's too much.

[Graeme C.]

Very nice looking engine Paul, will follow along.

[outrunner]

Looking good Paul, funnily enough I was researching this very model at the weekend, well, it was actually the transporter version so I will pull up a a seat and watch if you don't mind.

Andy.

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Paul
Great detailing on the engine. I have the Thunder Models Scammell in the stash (Pioneer, Artillery tractor and Tank transporter) so this build is of real interest.
Love the detailing on the engine.
Good stuff
Cheers
Paul

[scottie3158]

LATE but i'm here second row Pizza and Beer... :-)

Welcome aboard mate

''Mum, he's at it again!'' Stop this excellence Scottie, it's too much.

Thanks Peter, Appreciate it.

Very nice looking engine Paul, will follow along.

Graeme, Thanks mate good to see you.

Looking good Paul, funnily enough I was researching this very model at the weekend, well, it was actually the transporter version so I will pull up a a seat and watch if you don't mind.

Andy.

Hi Andy, I would love the transporter but don't have room for it, but might have a look at the gun limber if I don't cock this one up.

Hi Paul
Great detailing on the engine. I have the Thunder Models Scammell in the stash (Pioneer, Artillery tractor and Tank transporter) so this build is of real interest.
Love the detailing on the engine.
Good stuff
Cheers
Paul

Hi Paul, good to see you it will be interesting to see how they compare.

[SimonT]

Hi Scottie

I gather the GPA sank without a trace - it looked ok to me but what do I know :sad-face:

Off again anyway - I had my finger hovering over the buy button on one of these a couple of months ago but decided on the IBG Otter instead

These were always a favourite conversion in 1/76 from the Airfix tank transporter in days gone by

I have a few photos, including inside the cab, that I took at Beverley Museum of Transport many years ago if you need any

Cracking work so far on that engine

[adt70hk]

Paul

Yet again another great start!

ATB

Andrew

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie

I gather the GPA sank without a trace - it looked ok to me but what do I know :sad-face:

Off again anyway - I had my finger hovering over the buy button on one of these a couple of months ago but decided on the IBG Otter instead

These were always a favourite conversion in 1/76 from the Airfix tank transporter in days gone by

I have a few photos, including inside the cab, that I took at Beverley Museum of Transport many years ago if you need any

Cracking work so far on that engine

Hi Simon, No the GPA is alive and well just put to one side until I decide what to do with it. I have always wanted to build one of these. I understand that it has a few floors dimensionally but you know that has never bothered me to much. Thanks for the offer, if I need anything I will give you a shout.
Glad you like it so far.

[scottie3158]

Paul

Yet again another great start!

ATB

Andrew

Thanks Andrew, good to have you along.

[scottie3158]

The engine has had a bit more work done. Not totally correct but It adds a bit of interest. There is still more to add but it will have to wait until the engine is fitted along with the cab so I can join it all up.


One thing that surprised me is the steering isn't moveable so I decided to try and make it moveable so the steering arms were carefully removed. Before that I drilled all the way through so I can pin them back together to give me a moveable link.



Cheers
Scottie

[adt70hk]

The engine has had a bit more work done. Not totally correct but It adds a bit of interest. There is still more to add but it will have to wait until the engine is fitted along with the cab so I can join it all up.
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One thing that surprised me is the steering isn't moveable so I decided to try and make it moveable so the steering arms were carefully removed. Before that I drilled all the way through so I can pin them back together to give me a moveable link.

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Cheers
Scottie

I am not worthy!! :crying: