Scotties Pinky

[scottie3158]

I just caught this Bro. Looks like you're gonna have some fun building it. When I first saw your opening question, this came to mind,

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Then I saw you were asking about which Paint color for the kit....My bad!!! Maybe you could put her in the driver's seat though...

Prost
Allen

You lost me on this one mate, :smiling: :smiling:

[scottie3158]

I’m so late I’m already here for your next build

Welcome aboard Mick good to have you along.

Any room at the front please, tea and a biscuit would be nice Paul .

For you John always, kettles on.

Paul.I got this from Amazon.There's a few different pinks but the one I got was definitely ham!

Thanks Jon.

[Airborne01]

Paul, my apologies. I have misled you on the colour that I remember. After giving it a lot of thought and getting my failing memory working I have realised that when the SAS guys came from up country down into Aden they did so in normal Landies, not their full on Pinkies. This explains why I thought there was not much of a pink tinge. Sorry. :angry:
John.

Absolutely correct mate -the 'Pinkie' was not general issue sadly

[Allen Dewire]

You lost me on this one mate, :smiling: :smiling:

I didn't mean to Paul, but.........

One question for you all any idea what Pink I should use?

I figured you were talking about the pop singer Pink and decided to bust your stones a little Bro!!!...Sorry I lost you there...Now get crackin' on her!!!......The build that is.............

Prost
Allen

[Guest]

You lost me on this one mate, :smiling: :smiling:

The woman in the photo is famous under the stage name “Pink”.

[Mark1]

You lost me on this one mate, :smiling: :smiling:

Pink .3 no1's and 15 top tens

[scottie3158]

If they are in the charts now or for the last 10 years then I don't know who they are I listen to decent music :smiling:

[Allen Dewire]

Does that mean she won't be driving the Rover when you're done??? Such a shame Bro...........

[scottie3158]

Does that mean she won't be driving the Rover when you're done??? Such a shame Bro...........

I think you could be right mate.

[scottie3158]

Did a little scratching therapy today.

Kit front spring



and modified spring and hangers.



I may redo them as not 100% happy

cheers
Scottie

[Graeme C.]

Hi Paul, I'm definately in for this one, being afflicted with Land Roveritis!
The Pink Panther Land Rovers were converted by Marshalls from vehicles using the 1 ton 109" chassis (which was later used as standard on military Land Rovers). The had the larger 9x16" tyres, 2 1/4 petrol engines which meant they were not fast! They were painted in Oman, using, as Jakko suggested, red & white oxide paint which was found there, the colour varied quite a bit it appears. I have some pictures of a restored one at a show a few years ago & it was darker than most seem to think. The guy who owned & restored it found some of it's pink colour that had got into some areas that wouldn't be subject to light etc. I will have a look for them for you if you like.

[Tim Marlow]

Interesting build, it will have loads of Scottie touches I’m sure…….the colour means I’m looking forward to the paint already…..

[scottie3158]

Hi Paul, I'm definately in for this one, being afflicted with Land Roveritis!
The Pink Panther Land Rovers were converted by Marshalls from vehicles using the 1 ton 109" chassis (which was later used as standard on military Land Rovers). The had the larger 9x16" tyres, 2 1/4 petrol engines which meant they were not fast! They were painted in Oman, using, as Jakko suggested, red & white oxide paint which was found there, the colour varied quite a bit it appears. I have some pictures of a restored one at a show a few years ago & it was darker than most seem to think. The guy who owned & restored it found some of it's pink colour that had got into some areas that wouldn't be subject to light etc. I will have a look for them for you if you like.

Cheers Graeme, I presume that the chassis would have remained factory painted black or green. I will probably do a paint mix as suggested but will do some green chipping to show the over paint.

Interesting build, it will have loads of Scottie touches I’m sure…….the colour means I’m looking forward to the paint already…..

Tim, good to see you.

[scottie3158]

Chassis is just about done. The spring hangers chopped off and replaced on all springs brake lines added and bolt detail. Not going mad as nothing will be seen when finished.





cheers
Scottie

[Jon Heptonstall]

Ah.The usual exceptional superdetailing and scratching.
Looking great.
Jon.