discussion Scotties NAG

[scottie3158]

Now that sounds like a plan mate.

 

[scottie3158]

The build has started as per usual with lorries with the chassis. It went together well after the raised injector marks had been removed. Despite the fact I can find no pictures of the chassis I will add just for effect some air/brake lines. You really have to figure out somethings the exhaust for example. There is a choice of length. In this case it shows the short one. However when used the bracket shown in the instructions doesn't fit where shown. Then the instructions show in the next step the long exhaust fitted. I would imagine that that instruction is reused from another version of the truck.



cheers
Scottie

 

[JayCee]

Hi, paul, just joined this. "detail is good, but can be improved" I guess this means the usual 95% Scottie's work and 5% kit.
Looking forward to the magic.
John.

 

[scottie3158]

Cheers John, hopefully it won't be that much this time. Glad your looking in.

 

[scottie3158]

One place where I think kit manufactures can really improve is suspension detail. The spring hangers are nearly always moulded as solid blocks and for me it ruins the overall look. So I like to improve them where I can.

The kit offering of one of the rear springs


filedata/fetch?filedataid=253078and what hopefully is an improvement



And finally for today the fuel tank has had the moulded pipework and straps replaced with wire and pewter strip.



cheers
Scottie

 

[Steven000]

Lovely extra details Scottie, cheers

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Well I would have to be a fool not to follow along another of your masterclass builds Scottie. Seat pulled up and kettle is on.

Cheers
Steve

 

[Jim R]

Great improvement with the spring hangers and fuel tank. Your usual attention to detail and fine scratch work.

 

[JayCee]

Great start, Paul. Suspension is the downfall of a lot of kits.
John.

 

[Nicko]

Loving that fuel tank Scottie!

Nick

 

[Richard48]

Top stuff dear boy.Cracking suspension Paul

 

[Airborne01]

Loving these improvements mate!
Steve

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks Steve it's good to see you.

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks Jim, not sure why I bother, insanity I guess.

 

[scottie3158]

John, I agree especially with the advances in moulding and the trend to use tiny parts to make a bigger item.

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks Nick.

 

[scottie3158]

Richard, thanks awfully Caruthers.

 

[scottie3158]

Cheers Steve glad you approve.

 

[scottie3158]

Suspension is all done the back axle is not glued so I can make sure I can line it up with propshaft.



The front axle is not for the faint hearted. To enable it to be posed steered the CV joints are incredibly fiddly and made from small parts. but when finished its finished the detail looks good.



cheers
Scottie

 

[scottie3158]

Just in case I decide to have the bonnet open later, I have added some pipework and detail to the engine. There is some pipework still to add but that will be added when the engine is in place.




cheers
Scottie