discussion AIRFIX DENNIS FIRE ENGINE

[peterairfix]

Heres the first look a my dennis fire engine its an older one but a kit is a kit.

So far i have started the chassis and some other bits also the engine is in and exsaust pipe most of the paint used will be tamiya as i am trying to slowly change over from humrol enamels.

Anyway heres what it looks like so far.

Peter t

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[Ian M]

That looks pretty good Peter. The one I built in my youth looked nothing like that lol.

Ian M

 

[peterairfix]

I did forget to say there are a few missing bits but as they are under the body they won't show.

Peter t

 

[eddiesolo]

Oh, I had a chance to get this kit and dillied and dallied over it, looks a nice kit for an oldie, and the work you have done so far looks great Peter, will be watching how this takes shape.

Si

 

[monica]

looking good so far Peter, will be keeping an eye on this one ,some think difference

 

[peterairfix]

I think this ones going to be a quick build so heres thet next lot of pics the chassis,pump and bonnet as well as the wheels and mud gaurds it seems to be a good kit.

So heres the pics.

Peter t

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[eddiesolo]

Nice coachwork Peter, one question: Are the wheels all in one or does it come with separate tyres?

Si

 

[peterairfix]

Nice coachwork Peter, one question: Are the wheels all in one or does it come with separate tyres?Si

The front ones are the rear ones are all in one but with a seprate tyre.

Peter t

 

[eddiesolo]

Thanks Peter, I thought something looked different about them, hence the question. Looking great, the red is vivid and so glossy.

Si

 

[Guest]

Looks like this one is giving you less trouble than that Train engine car...

 

[Guest]

Looking great Peter

I'm waiting for your final result

 

[monica]

going along well Peter, do like the red , looking forward to seeing more

keep up the good work

 

[peterairfix]

Its almost finished,all thats left is the decels and touching up the paint work.

Apologies for being quick.

Peter t

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[Guest]

Looking good. I built this one about 25 years ago, makes a nice model.

 

[monica]

nice Peter turned out very well, you did a top job off it, and yes so quick as well

but is a great build well done

 

[peterairfix]

nice Peter turned out very well, you did a top job off it, and yes so quick as well but is a great build well done

Its not quiet there as it still has the decels and final assembly to go.

Peter t

 

[Guest]

Another classic old Airfix kit geting the treatment. Great job Peter and yet again goes to show you can get a lot of enjoyment from old kits without spending a great deal. This is coming along very nicely and a great build to follow. I did this and the old Bill Bus in my youth and they both built up into very smart and eye catching models.

By the way don't be too keen to 'switch'over from Humbrol to Tamiya. I'm a great believer in the idea that they both have thier advantages so I tend to use both in most of my modelling applications. I would certainly never discard Humbrol when I was after a perfect gloss brushed finish on say a motorcycle tank or if I was after a bit of texture from a matt finish. Keep your mind open to the advantages of both systems, as well as adding oils and even occassionally water colours!

 

[flyjoe180]

Super work Pater.

 

[Guest]

Great job Peter

 

[Guest]

Lovely looking kit well built good job