discussion papa 695s 1/72 FV 622 Stalwart

[minitnkr]

You are a definite candidate for the clean bench club. Ah, I see you are using paper towel to soak up the spilled glue & paint instead of the instructions. Excellent idea. I'm from the colonies so have no idea what a Stolly is or what it was used for. Thought that was Vodka. A hint maybe? Looks post war ATCV w/a version of NATO camo? Sorry Dzohn, the devil made me do it, or was it Steve? PaulE

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
The Stalwart was a fully amphibious High mobility load carrier that was also fitted with a HIAB Crane for use by the artillery and REME. It was a great vehicle I had a chance to drive one on a couple of occasions.

 

[Steve Jones]

I hang my head in shame! What a wonderfully organised bench. A great idea for the instructions. Nice to see the progress on the build:thumb2:

 

[papa 695]

Well I'm at the stage now where I need to do some painting. I've got to get the cab started.
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[papa 695]

I've now got most of the cab built, but all the parts painted. I'm going to do a little diorama with this so I need a driver. So I'm going to use the 1/72 pilot I've got spare. It will need a little tweaking.
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[papa 695]

Got the driver painted and fitted, also all the other bits and bobs. Ready to get the cab put together now.
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[grumpa]

You know Ian, I never really look into 1/72 or smaller scale builds but I do love the Stalwart.
Great work so far, am watching this one :thumb2:

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Seems to be going together without too many issues. The pilot makes a good driver.
Jim

 

[Steve O]

Your well on the way now Ian and sure looking good.

Steve.

 

[col68]

Looking good Ian.

 

[papa 695]

Thanks guy's I don't think you'll see much of the cab or driver, when the side walls and roof goes on.

 

[Steve Jones]

The cab interior is spot on. It will certainly give the viewer a reason to peer through the windows. Wonderful stuff

 

[papa 695]

Just about got this built, now it's ready for some paint.
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[scottie3158]

Ian,
Looking very good. one thing you may not be aware of is that after a miscellaneous/modification instruction a matching white strip was painted through the center of each wheel hub, this was due to transmission wind up which could be a problem after a long drive if wind up was present the white lines would get out of sink.

 

[papa 695]

Ian,
Looking very good. one thing you may not be aware of is that after a miscellaneous/modification instruction a matching white strip was painted through the center of each wheel hub, this was due to transmission wind up which could be a problem after a long drive if wind up was present the white lines would get out of sink.

Thanks for the info Paul, I will put them on.

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks for the info Paul, I will put them on.

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[papa 695]

Ive got the camo painted, the bar along the top snapped so I've replaced it with some metal rod
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[scottie3158]

lovely job with the paint.

 

[Mickc1440]

Looking good Ian

 

[Guest]

I really like it, Ian! Looking good!!