discussion Italeri 1\24 Ford Transit British Gas

[peterairfix]

This is my next victim and its a reboxing of the esci kit that I had in the 1990s.


The moulding is good not much flash if any the only downside is the lack of and engine but overall a good kit.


This would be one for the scratch builder if they wanted to do another body style.


The first thing that has been done is the masking off the the lower body in readiness for the first coat of blue.

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[monica]

very nice start on this one,Peter,looking good,

 

[Guest]

Never seen this kit before, it is certainly one that would fit into my current stash.  Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[peterairfix]

That's the main painting out of the way including a first coat of gloss.


On with the rest of the build.

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[Snowman]

A blast from the past.... B|


Uber cool! B|

 

[monica]

its turned out well,Peter,looks good,well done with the window rubber ,

 

[Guest]

Wow this really is something different, I don't think I've seen a kit like this before. The colour scheme looks cool too.


 You're doing a great job so far Peter, I think I'll stick around to see how this develops  xD

 

[papa 695]

Nice start Peter all we need now is some armed men jumping out of the van to rob a bank figures 

 

[Guest]

I saw this kit in our local shop, this  is looking good Peter nice paint work.

 

[peterairfix]

I have started on the simple chassis not many bits to it.


The pics go from the components to the complete and weathered chassis.


Here are the pic's

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[peterairfix]

More work done I have started on the seats and dashboard and I have chosen right hand drive.


One note of point on the glass in the front doors,they have two locating lugs either side you will need to cut one off as the glass is not flexible enough to bend.

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[peterairfix]

Almost finished just the wheel trims and the decels plus some weathering to go


This is a nice kit to build no issues except with the windows in the front doors

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[Guest]

Excellent subtle weathering there. I always goes too far.