Nice progress Peter. Those figures look good
Peters British ATMP Gekko models 1/35
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I think they were Gecko too?
Todays little update, did some work on this last night....
Have added some more bits to the rear, tow hitches, various little protrusions and plates, etc.
Have also added the two pedals, these will be primed and painted later.
Here is a dry fit to see how the top and bottom of the main chassis go together, looks ok....
Have silvered the inside of the front lights and just stuck the lens in, no fogging (so far) so that looks ok.
The rear load of a pallet of ammo boxes/crates would not fit together perfectly for some reason? So far the rest of the build has gone ok, with everything fitting together nicely, but there were a few gaps on this crate no matter which way I placed the sides, etc and no matter how much sanding of the sprue bits. So it needed filling..... this will be sanded down and primed later.
Have added some more bits to the rear, tow hitches, various little protrusions and plates, etc.
Have also added the two pedals, these will be primed and painted later.
Here is a dry fit to see how the top and bottom of the main chassis go together, looks ok....
Have silvered the inside of the front lights and just stuck the lens in, no fogging (so far) so that looks ok.
The rear load of a pallet of ammo boxes/crates would not fit together perfectly for some reason? So far the rest of the build has gone ok, with everything fitting together nicely, but there were a few gaps on this crate no matter which way I placed the sides, etc and no matter how much sanding of the sprue bits. So it needed filling..... this will be sanded down and primed later.
Got around to attaching the top chassis floor to the main bottom chassis, and noticed the top had a slight warp, so out came the little mini clips...
Also have added a side piece to the front bulkhead and some more of the controls to the dashboard, (can't see them in these photos cos its upside down!) Also made up the motorcycle style handlebar arrangement, very small, very fiddley and very fragile!
Now need to attached the PE checkerplates to the chassis floor, but the instructions are a bit lacking in this area and its not clear which one goes on which side, so will have to dry fit to see what way round they go, etc? Also had to drill couple of holes to the PE checkerplate, as they were there, but very, very small, so have widened them up a bit as a few parts will need to be attached to these later, so always worth checking ahead, Lol....
Also have added a side piece to the front bulkhead and some more of the controls to the dashboard, (can't see them in these photos cos its upside down!) Also made up the motorcycle style handlebar arrangement, very small, very fiddley and very fragile!
Now need to attached the PE checkerplates to the chassis floor, but the instructions are a bit lacking in this area and its not clear which one goes on which side, so will have to dry fit to see what way round they go, etc? Also had to drill couple of holes to the PE checkerplate, as they were there, but very, very small, so have widened them up a bit as a few parts will need to be attached to these later, so always worth checking ahead, Lol....
Looking good will keep up with this build 
The chassis top and bottom are now attached together, finally figured out the placement of the chequer board floor covers to the sides, with careful lining up of the relevant holes.
The new end section of the bulkhead/dash is attached and some of the dash controls. Tope of the PE needs to be trimmed back I think where the handlebars will be attached.
The front bulkhead plates are now ready to be attached too....
The new end section of the bulkhead/dash is attached and some of the dash controls. Tope of the PE needs to be trimmed back I think where the handlebars will be attached.The front bulkhead plates are now ready to be attached too....
Bit more progress....
Chequer plates look ok, I am using PE specific adhesive, which I assume is just super glue (CA)? but thought I'd give it a try, seems to stick it down well.
Next up I attached the handlebars, but will need to be careful not to knock them as they are very small, thin and fragile!
Plus also attached the mid section cover, I assume its an engine cover, but there's no actual engine included with this model?
Then it was the seat bases and the frame that the seat rears attach to.
Front bulkhead plates (front and sides) also attached.
Am now ready to attach some small (foot) plates onto the chequer plate and the seat rears.
Onwards and upwards....
Chequer plates look ok, I am using PE specific adhesive, which I assume is just super glue (CA)? but thought I'd give it a try, seems to stick it down well.
Next up I attached the handlebars, but will need to be careful not to knock them as they are very small, thin and fragile!
Plus also attached the mid section cover, I assume its an engine cover, but there's no actual engine included with this model?
Then it was the seat bases and the frame that the seat rears attach to.
Front bulkhead plates (front and sides) also attached.
Am now ready to attach some small (foot) plates onto the chequer plate and the seat rears.
Onwards and upwards....
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This is looking better and better every day - a very interesting vehicle.
Yes, small SS paint pots with blob of bluetac on underside, I also use small croc clips, or small clamps, plus if I'm doing lots of small parts, an old foam block with toothpicks with a blob of bluetac on the end, I also have one of those small multi position vice/holders (Dispiae). Some folks drill the foot, glue a small pin in the foot, then you can hold, or clamp the pin whilst painting, etc.... Some peeps stick small parts on a length of tape to hold them....Lots of options....
Cheers mate i'll keep these in mind.
Prolly last update today....
For those that might be interested, here is the PE adhesive I am using...
I bloody hate PE (Photo Etch)! It is usually so small and fiddly!
Yes, yes I know it does add details and bring some realism to a build, but my oh my, with my dodgy eyesight, sausage like fingers, and a hand about as staedy as a Mr Woobly from Wobblesville, I do struggle with it....
Anyway, despite my moaning above, I have manged to get the PE on (so far), the seatbelts were an absolute pig, tiny, fiddly, brittle, I did lose a couple of small end strands, but after much swearing, (Think I might have invented a few new ones! Lol...) I got them in some sort of shape and looking ok, (ish). There are some really, really small bits of PE with this kit, which, TBH, I will almost certainly be leaving off, as I fail to see how anyone would even notice them as they are so small!
Also added a few other small parts, what looks like pivot arms to lift the engine cover, and small side hand holds/grips next to each seat.
Lastly, I have made up the rear tail section, ready to be attached, and lightly sanded, and then re-scribed some of the lines on the ammo crate and alos scratched a few lines into the wooden pallet which will hopefully make it more realistic when painted, weathered, etc.
Cheers
For those that might be interested, here is the PE adhesive I am using...
I bloody hate PE (Photo Etch)! It is usually so small and fiddly!
Yes, yes I know it does add details and bring some realism to a build, but my oh my, with my dodgy eyesight, sausage like fingers, and a hand about as staedy as a Mr Woobly from Wobblesville, I do struggle with it....
Anyway, despite my moaning above, I have manged to get the PE on (so far), the seatbelts were an absolute pig, tiny, fiddly, brittle, I did lose a couple of small end strands, but after much swearing, (Think I might have invented a few new ones! Lol...) I got them in some sort of shape and looking ok, (ish). There are some really, really small bits of PE with this kit, which, TBH, I will almost certainly be leaving off, as I fail to see how anyone would even notice them as they are so small!
Also added a few other small parts, what looks like pivot arms to lift the engine cover, and small side hand holds/grips next to each seat.
Lastly, I have made up the rear tail section, ready to be attached, and lightly sanded, and then re-scribed some of the lines on the ammo crate and alos scratched a few lines into the wooden pallet which will hopefully make it more realistic when painted, weathered, etc.
Cheers
That looks fine, Peter. I've not come across that glue before. Is it some kind of white glue? I imagine that the bond is good for flat pieces of PE where there is a reasonably large mating surface. As for using all the PE parts - some are simply two small and some add nothing to the detail. Some parts are just "fret fillers".
It is white yes and sets pretty clear. I'm sure that it is just the same as a medium CA glue TBH.
It sets fairly quick, say after about two minutes or so, so you do get a bit of wiggle room if you need to re-adjust. Its not instant.
After about a minute it goes tacky, then slowly sets over the next minute or so.
It sets fairly quick, say after about two minutes or so, so you do get a bit of wiggle room if you need to re-adjust. Its not instant.
After about a minute it goes tacky, then slowly sets over the next minute or so.
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