discussion J Huttons ,Tommy's War, Clyno Vickers M/C & MG.

[john hutton]

Afternoon all,
I have no idea how I talked myself into this little party, anyway , this is what I plan to build first. ( I say first because I am sure my back up plan will be put into action pretty quickly after checking what is in the box ). So here we have...
Looking ??? Forward ??? To starting .

 

[Richard48]

Gosh John.Looks a tricky one mate.P.E and me dont get on.Avoid if i can.Im sure you will knock the beast into submission.Front row seat for me before the Popcorn and Pick n mix brigade arrive.
Richard

 

[Jim R]

Now that looks interesting. Resin and PE all combined into a rather delicate looking model. Methinks you'll need a big swear box

 

[scottie3158]

John,
That looks like a real nerve tester, I will follow along if I may.

 

[john hutton]

Hello Richard, Jim, and Scotttie.
I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for lovely comments. I have total confidence in myself.
OK now the real post, I'm terrified.. I remember when I bought this at Telford, Darren assured me it go's together really well , I thought...then I opened the box back at the hotel, o nearly took it back to him the next day. Let's hope things go in my favour, one can only try.

 

[Ian M]

That looks erm...er...fragile- lol

I am sure you will do it proud. There is no pressure, we are all watching and cheering you on.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Following with interest John.

 

[john hutton]

Afternoon all,
Ian,
Thanks for looking in and the moral support, I can see the day I start building this, any street cred I had in the modeling bank going straight out of the window . But all mistakes are a learning curve I suppose .

Steve,
Welcome matey, interesting is the operative word. Will be entering totally Virgin territory on this one. I have only dealt with resin figure builds up to now and they generally are quite substttantial pieces and PE I have avoided at every opportunity. Just have to take it slow and VERY carefully.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Hi John,
I built this last year, it's a bit tricky but not too bad.
you might find my thread helpful-I've tried to attach a link, let's see if it works.
if not, here's the long version

https://www.scalemodelling.co.uk/fo...motorcycle-machine-gun-combination-1-32-scale

best of luck
Neil

 

[john hutton]

Neil,
Cheers mate for posting the above for me, have not had time to read through and absorb any of it yet, but just a quick scan does not alleviate any of the misgivings that have been growing with every piece of info i read . You are a Gentleman, it will certainly help me along the way.

 

[john hutton]

Evening chaps
Well the decks have been cleared, some tools at the ready, I won't be able to avoid it much longer.
Let's hope it isn't as bad as it seems. Wish me luck, I think I will need it .

 

[Neil Merryweather]

You'll be fine!

 

[Valeron]

I'll be following. I've seen pictures of this box on the web in many occasions and it does look interesting.

 

[john hutton]

Neil,
Cheers mate, we will see.

Hi Mike,
Interesting certainly describes it, yes indeed.

Well I actually made a start.
Nothing earth shattering but from little acorns....... The little strip of tape was the only way I could see to glue the spokes to the wheel without it moving, fixing points are very vague, I gather that is a slight issue with this kit. So if I can do it once I can do 7 more times .

 

[Jim R]

Tackling the fiddly bits first.

 

[john hutton]

Hi Jim,
I think I have handled the only piece that isn't fiddly already, The lid of the box .

 

[Ian M]

Sharp knife, gentle touch and CA debonder goes a long way.
if you are totally new to resin kits, be careful of the dust. Not good for your lungs.

 

[john hutton]

Hi Ian,
Thanks for the advice mate, when i first tried resin figures i found some of them had a distinct chemical which tended to sound alarm bells, so invested in a M3 mask and did some research on a bit of H&S . I think i do need to invest in some debonder, as much for my " Shakey Jake " hands as anything. Thanks again matey for the sound advice.

 

[papa 695]

Nice just seen this one, those spokes do look fiddly.

 

[Richard48]

More patience then me John.Looks tricky but im confident you will sort it out mate.Its just good to see you back here again.I certainly missed your company.
Richard