Get well soon Dave, we’re enjoying this one :thumb2:
ICM 1/35 Model T 1914 Fire Truck - by popular request!
- Thread starter Dave Ward
- Start date
Back to it - a nice refreshing breeze, and its only 17 C !
It pays to look at the instructions................ the bonnet in the pictures above is actually the wrong one. When I tried to fit it, I couldn't believe the abysmal fit! It does help to get the right parts..............................
The Ford emblem is just about at my limit for painting - it still needs a lot more touch up, but that's the best I can do - I can only keep my hands that steady for about 5 mins!. I managed to break off one of the headlamp mount arms & lose it, so I'll have to cobble together a replacement.
I gave up on the idea of AK True Metal on the brass parts, they're too small & delicate, so I dug out a bottle of Mr Metal Color Enamel Brass, it's much easier to use.
Dave
It pays to look at the instructions................ the bonnet in the pictures above is actually the wrong one. When I tried to fit it, I couldn't believe the abysmal fit! It does help to get the right parts..............................
The Ford emblem is just about at my limit for painting - it still needs a lot more touch up, but that's the best I can do - I can only keep my hands that steady for about 5 mins!. I managed to break off one of the headlamp mount arms & lose it, so I'll have to cobble together a replacement.
I gave up on the idea of AK True Metal on the brass parts, they're too small & delicate, so I dug out a bottle of Mr Metal Color Enamel Brass, it's much easier to use.
Dave
Coming on well Dave, should have it done just in time to put JR's fire out :smiling5:
This will be the last post in the under construction section..........................
Final assembly & touch ups are the order of the day now - I'll put the finishing touches to it over the weekend
Dave
Final assembly & touch ups are the order of the day now - I'll put the finishing touches to it over the weekend
Dave
Just a quick update, my osteoarthritis has kept me away from the bench, I've been doing everything single handed!
Now the pain & swelling has subsided & my wrist/hand is just stiff, so hopefully I'll be able to finally finish the firetruck!
Dave
Now the pain & swelling has subsided & my wrist/hand is just stiff, so hopefully I'll be able to finally finish the firetruck!
Dave
I certainly hope so Dave:thumb2:,
Sorry to hear about the returning affliction..... all things considered,it`s quite remarkable what you`ve managed to achieve whilst suffering like that
,it really is a cracking looking truck,a pleasure to see something so bright and vibrant :smiling:,Top stuff!
Andy
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