discussion What's on the Bench? 2021

[The Smythe Meister]

I`ll try this as an introductory pic......

My progress so far,,,,,,

Doesn`t look a great deal,admittedly,however,quite a bit of clean up was required,but despite the kit`s age.....not a shocking chore!!
The research i`ve done for the stuff i can`t remember,(Well i WAS very young!!),has been very interesting.... sometimes i find that learning side of things just as good as actually building the model!!:dizzy:
I shall be adding some scratch stuff,but one thing i can`t do are the wheels/tyres..... they are particularly awful.... any ideas where to get replacements?!
Cheers Guys,
Andy

 

[Allen Dewire]

Good Evening Mr. Smiff,

Ya gotta love a trip down memory lane Andy. Can't help with the tires, but what is exactly wrong with them. I'm in for this as flashbacks are always good!!!

Prost
Allen (almost Ret.)

 

[Mark1]

Most of the scalextric was 1.32! Think you can buy wheel sets for em.

 

[Tim Marlow]

A site that might be worth a gander Andy…
https://hltminiatures.com/t/wheels-and-tyres
Another option might be dinky spares?

 

[Mark1]

Su39 with some paint on.

 

[Guest]

Su39 with some paint on.

Very neat Markcolours look good .

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice Cam Mark.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

This morning I tried to resuscitate my '80s HiFi with debatable results: turntable with new head: good; amplifier: left channel only working and more investigation needed. Maybe it's just some old cable...:face-with-head-bandage:
In the meantime... some more glue, paint and primer (tested a new one, rattle can and yes...red!) Stinky but smooth and easy to apply.
Hull and turret just dry fitted. The the commander's optic is already masked with masking fluid. All the turret will be green, tools and accessories included, but the intent is to try some light chipping on the metal parts.
Tracks are vinyl (with a working turntable, what else?! :smiling6 They don't look too bad and after the mess I made with the BV 206 tracks, I'm going to refresh my skills on that material with this kit.
Andrea

 

[MAK2020]

Bradley M2:
Because some decals cannot be put on 3d details, they must be sprayed. Afther preparations (drawing exact positions on vehicle), i cutted them off on cnc mill/laser engraver.

 

[minitnkr]

SNOW. I can't believe it's snowing out now. Big glopy flakes.

 

[Mini Me]

SNOW. I can't believe it's snowing out now. Big glopy flakes.

It Happens.....

 

[The Smythe Meister]

It Happens.....

Not around these parts Rick!!.....
...... Well,not very often anyway!:sad:
Andy

 

[minitnkr]

I haven't covered the rocking chairs yet!

The back yard.

Out liv. rm. window

Out the front door.

 

[Mini Me]

Not to worry Paul, you can cover them tomorrow........from the looks of this, it will prolly be all gone by morning, if the temp don't drop. Enjoy! Rick H.

 

[Guest]

This morning I tried to resuscitate my '80s HiFi with debatable results: turntable with new head: good; amplifier: left channel only working and more investigation needed. Maybe it's just some old cable...:face-with-head-bandage:
In the meantime... some more glue, paint and primer (tested a new one, rattle can and yes...red!) Stinky but smooth and easy to apply.
Hull and turret just dry fitted. The the commander's optic is already masked with masking fluid. All the turret will be green, tools and accessories included, but the intent is to try some light chipping on the metal parts.
Tracks are vinyl (with a working turntable, what else?! :smiling6 They don't look too bad and after the mess I made with the BV 206 tracks, I'm going to refresh my skills on that material with this kit.
Andrea

Looks good Andrea, and looks like you have moved in at last ?

 

[Guest]

I haven't covered the rocking chairs yet!

The back yard.

Out liv. rm. window

Out the front door.

That last photo is superb Paul.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks Dzohn, you can see my late mums recently opened just in time for the snow.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Always looks good, as long as you don’t need to go anywhere in it Paul

 

[Mini Me]

I forgot about you "City" boys.....I never let the weather keep me from doing what I need to...........of course I might have to plow the driveway first but that's a small delay LOL:smiling: Rick H.

 

[Tim Marlow]

City boys….how dare you sir! I look out the back, I see fields….I look out the front….I see fields….I look out the left I see a farm, and if I look out the right I see a small row of cottages…..baint no townie me!
Trouble is Rick, in the U.K. we don’t get snow often enough for the average punter to get used to driving in it. No issues if your first out, driving on fresh snow is pretty simple. However, once the wheel spinners get on it you need to be able to drive on ice. We are also not allowed to use snow chains in most areas :worried: