discussion Nick's Mini Art Tempo E400 for Geoffers Logistics Group Build

[Nicko]

Well, its been completed a couple of weeks outside the Group Build window, but here is my Mini Art Tempo E400. A rather quirky three-wheeled delivery truck that I have completed in the livery of Bahlsen's biscuits. I've visited Hanover a few times but have yet to seek out the Bahlsen factory where they make one of my favourite break-time treats.

It all started off quite well, but I soon got somewhat bogged down with the sheer fiddliness and fragility of the sub-assemblies which sapped a lot of the enjoyment out of it. Along the way, I managed to lose one of the tiny door handles to the carpet monster. Made a new one and then noticed one missing during final assembly and couldn't drum up the enthusiasm to make another. the rear cab bulkhead had to undergo a bit of repainting after it became apparent that with the inset door windows, what I thought was inside was actually not. And then I found I had glued the door windows at the wrong angle and lost one of the tiny windscreen wipers!

Anyway. I'd had enough of it so here are the pics warts and all. Its on the shelf and I doubt if I will look at it again........













And with some modern day 'promotional material'...






And a 'for scale' shot....



Thanks Geoff for getting the Group Build off the ground and to all who followed along.

Nick

 

[Steven000]

Very interesting model, well done

 

[scottie3158]

That's a cracking result.

 

[Jim R]

Looks fine. Certainly a quirky little vehicle.

 

[pjgtech]

Unusual model mate, looks good...