discussion Airborne's Bussing-Nag Recovery Vehicle - I Hope!

[Airborne01]

Hang in there Steve, I'm sure you will figger it out .......sometimes it's best to let it set awhile and come back to it with a fresh approach. I really like the progress you have made so far.
Cheers, Rick H.

Yup - patience is good - but sometimes 'frustration release' is better --- :tears-of-joy:

 

[Mini Me]

For Sure.........just don't take it out on all your hard work! :thumb2:

 

[Airborne01]

Thanks Gents, I have to say I'm not enjoying this; I never expected a Tamiya build but this is taking the P--- at the moment :sad-face: Maybe it's attributable to my lack of modelling skills but seriously this is beyond a joke!
Steve

 

[Airborne01]

A little more progress - slow due to renovations and innovations at Kate's school and a suspected case of COVID (fortunately proven negative by PCR). Managed to force the chassis squarer (at the temporary cost of minor details of course!) Same problems throughout - miniscule details, vague location marks, large ejection scars, over-engineering and lack of Sauvignon! Work progresses on the crane mounting, Man - this is going to be some battered wrecker! Some quite bizarre omissions - the under-body toolboxes have no backing plate and the rear mounted toolboxes are 'curiously' divided for example! This is a relatively big 'beasty' - I've included a figure for scale. I've decided this build isn't worth investing in resin wheels - I'll build it and bin it once I'm bored with it :angry:
Steve

 

[minitnkr]

Looking excellent.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Looks good to me Steve. Keep it going and she will turn out just fine. Nice paint and weathering job too!!!

Prost
Allen (almost Ret.)

 

[Mark1]

Coming along nicely from where Im looking :thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Looks like you've got all four touching the ground...as others have already said, That's a fine looking Bussing, I'd love to have a plastic model of this in 1-87 scale........just not available, would have to go the 3D print route if I get desperate or the dreaded "resin"! :angry: Rick H.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely Steve, despite all the problems you're having.

Keep up the good work.

Andrew

 

[CarolsHusband]

Well I really like it Steve.

"What don't kill you, makes you stronger" and all that. Or at least makes you a better modeller.

Please don't bin it, the rolling stock looks fine.

 

[Airborne01]

Looks like you've got all four touching the ground...as others have already said, That's a fine looking Bussing, I'd love to have a plastic model of this in 1-87 scale........just not available, would have to go the 3D print route if I get desperate or the dreaded "resin"! :angry: Rick H.

Not the 'Curse of the Dreaded Resin Monster', no, noo! noooooooooo! :cold-sweat:

 

[RonGlass]

A little more progress - slow due to renovations and innovations at Kate's school and a suspected case of COVID (fortunately proven negative by PCR). Managed to force the chassis squarer (at the temporary cost of minor details of course!) Same problems throughout - miniscule details, vague location marks, large ejection scars, over-engineering and lack of Sauvignon! Work progresses on the crane mounting, Man - this is going to be some battered wrecker! Some quite bizarre omissions - the under-body toolboxes have no backing plate and the rear mounted toolboxes are 'curiously' divided for example! This is a relatively big 'beasty' - I've included a figure for scale. I've decided this build isn't worth investing in resin wheels - I'll build it and bin it once I'm bored with it :angry:
Steve

I really like the dirty windows and the scuffed/damaged end of the plank underneath the spare wheel Steve. I feel your pain about this kit. Ive been building it a bit, become weary of it, take a week off to dabble with a couple long-term dio's, then come back to it. This kit has not been a delight for me, either. I'm planning on completing mine but it's been more work than fun for me. I think it's a good kit with nice detail but definitely for the modeler who craves challenge ! Not so much me...

 

[Mini Me]

No wimping out......git 'er done. Rick H.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Despite the problems, this is looking pretty good to me. It is showing the battered appearance of a workhorse, great stuff.

 

[Airborne01]

I really like the dirty windows and the scuffed/damaged end of the plank underneath the spare wheel Steve. I feel your pain about this kit. Ive been building it a bit, become weary of it, take a week off to dabble with a couple long-term dio's, then come back to it. This kit has not been a delight for me, either. I'm planning on completing mine but it's been more work than fun for me. I think it's a good kit with nice detail but definitely for the modeler who craves challenge ! Not so much me...

I couldn't agree more Ron - I think this would become a shelf queen if it wasn't for the fact I've started to show 'progress' on the forum!
Steve

 

[RonGlass]

I'd like to see Scottie take a shot at this particular subject.. i think he's masochistic for detail enough to pull the sword from the stone and put this baby to bed, lol

 

[Airborne01]

Once again Gents - thanks for your positivity! The Dustbin Monster will go hungry for at least another week or so!
Steve

 

[Airborne01]

Shit happens! SWMBO has sorted out my crap! Very little progress due to work. Thanks to Kate for getting me through this.
Here is the latest (minimal) progress....

 

[Mini Me]

That is very nice Steve.......looking forward to the "jib" work. :thumb2: Rick H.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Paintwork looks excellent to me Steve. Despite the issues this is looking really good.