scotties pioneer.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
The guys have said it all. This is some very skilled work. All credit to you.
Jim

Thanks Jim, really appreciate it.

[Steve Jones]

Top detailing Paul. Very impressive. Always turns out better when you are enjoying what you do. Great stuff

[scottie3158]

Top detailing Paul. Very impressive. Always turns out better when you are enjoying what you do. Great stuff

Thanks mate, that is very true let's hope the fun continues.

[Guest]

Paul, now I've had a second read through congratulations on the build so far, looking really good.
Question will the winch drum be working :smiling3:. Engine superb extras detailing.

Point of interest no one in the service bay had the slightest idea how to insert the dip stick once they took it out !
We would heat up compo tins in between the exhaust manifolds, about 2/3 hrs for a hot Irish Stew, while the others had sandwiches :nerd:.

[wotan]

Paul

This is a very accomplished piece of modelling. And I am also referring to Mr Race's glamour photo.

John

[scottie3158]

Paul, now I've had a second read through congratulations on the build so far, looking really good.
Question will the winch drum be working :smiling3:. Engine superb extras detailing.

Point of interest no one in the service bay had the slightest idea how to insert the dip stick once they took it out !
We would heat up compo tins in between the exhaust manifolds, about 2/3 hrs for a hot Irish Stew, while the others had sandwiches :nerd:.

Thanks John, I used to do the same tin of compo on the exhaust until one day I forgot it heard a bang and found stewing steak all round the engine lol.

Paul

This is a very accomplished piece of modelling. And I am also referring to Mr Race's glamour photo.

John

Thanks John, Really glad you like it. I think John was once offered a cover spread in health and efficiency.

[scottie3158]

Front steering and suspension is now done. A new spring was made from evergreen with punched rivets and copper wire. The steering tie bar was made from evergreen rod with copper pins inserted to allow movement.







Next is making a start on the chassis.

cheers
Scottie

[Guest]

I don't know what to say Paul, that looks amazing!

[scottie3158]

I don't know what to say Paul, that looks amazing!

Thanks Andy, glad you like it.

[rtfoe]

Scottie!! You're still tinkering with the undercarriage and chassis...goodness gracious me, you've made it workable...just brilliant. :thumb2: You add anymore and people will start thinking the manufactures were shoddy on detail for this kit. :tears-of-joy:

Cheers,
Richard

[scottie3158]

Scottie!! You're still tinkering with the undercarriage and chassis...goodness gracious me, you've made it workable...just brilliant. :thumb2: You add anymore and people will start thinking the manufactures were shoddy on detail for this kit. :tears-of-joy:

Cheers,
Richard

Richard, I was quite surprised that it was made with no articulation by the manufacturer. Happy you like the additions.

[tr1ckey66]

Great work on the functioning steering. The detail is outstanding.
Cheers
Paul

[Lee Drennen]

Nice progress

[outrunner]

Great build, great work there Paul.

Andy.

[Steve Jones]

Arghhh!!. The joys of doing leaf springs :smiling2:

You've done a lot better job than I would have done. Lovely tidy work