Si B’s 1/35 Airfix British Army 30-cwt 4x2 G.S truck

[Si Benson]

Great to have you all looking in chaps :smiling4:

Been having a google for interior colour and the only walk around I can find is a restored vehicle.
Don’t suppose anyone has an idea what the interior should be?

thanks in advance

[Tim Marlow]

I looked for the ambulance Si, and basically the inside of the cab seems to be the same as the outside. I know the engine was a turquoise colour by the way……apparently it showed oil leaks more easily.

[Tim Marlow]

Bit of a discussion here….

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235068237-softskins-interior-colours/

The last comment is made by someone who has had a lot of books published on the subject of vehicle colours so is probably worth listening to.

[Si Benson]

Bit of a discussion here….

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235068237-softskins-interior-colours/

The last comment is made by someone who has had a lot of books published on the subject of vehicle colours so is probably worth listening to.

Cheers Tim :smiling4:

I doubt much will be visible but least I can do is get the general look of the interior right…..plus I get to use up some of the huge quantities of paint I’ve acquired over the years :smiling5:

[Si Benson]

Gave the interior some paint and finished adding the last few bits and bobs this morning.




Then gave the whole thing a blast of Mr Wotsitsname black primer.


I’ll let that dry then it’ll get its base coat and paint scheme.

[scottie3158]

Si,
Looking very nice indeed mate the primer looks very smooth.

[Steve-the-Duck]

Are you going for the Caunter scheme? Go for the Caunter scheme

Did I mention how much I like the Caunter scheme?

[Si Benson]

Si,
Looking very nice indeed mate the primer looks very smooth.o

That Mr wotsisname gives a lovely finish but it don’t ‘arf stink! :astonished:
Patio doors wide open for that stuff!

Are you going for the Caunter scheme? Go for the Caunter scheme

Did I mention how much I like the Caunter scheme?

I don’t really know of any schemes that I could use, do you know any:smiling5:

[Steve-the-Duck]

I don’t really know any of any schemes that I could use, do you know any:smiling5:

Let me see...

"Blue. No! Yellow!"

[David Lovell]

That Mr wotsisname gives a lovely finish but it don’t ‘arf stink! :astonished:
Patio doors wide open for that stuff!


I don’t really know of any schemes that I could use, do you know any:smiling5:

Cracking job so far Si I've been using mr whats his name aqueous surfacer (acrylic) same as no stink
Sorry for the pic but as you can see same as dead easy to use. Dave

[Guest]

I'll find my seat if you can all move up one please.
Superb job Si as expected, good work mate.

[Guest]

That Mr wotsisname gives a lovely finish but it don’t ‘arf stink! :astonished:

Mr. Color is lacquer paint and stinks to high heaven. Mr. Aqueous Color (or Mr. Color Aqueous, you see it called both) is alcohol-based and smells a lot less.

[Si Benson]

Cracking job so far Si I've been using mr whats his name aqueous surfacer (acrylic) same as no stink[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1217441[/ATTACH]
Sorry for the pic but as you can see same as dead easy to use. Dave

I’ll have to grab some next time I’m stocking up….what are you thinning with :thinking:

[Guest]

Mr. Color needs a lacquer thinner (such as Mr. Levelling Thinner), Mr. Aqueous Color can be thinned with water or alcohol, including things like windscreen wiper fluid

Cue replies saying you should always use the manufacturer’s thinner and nothing else …

[Si Benson]

I'll find my seat if you can all move up one please.
Superb job Si as expected, good work mate.

Cheers John, it’s been a pleasure to build. Let’s hope the paint goes ok!