Bomber_County Posted April 14, 2019 Posted April 14, 2019 Ok guys, my first build log......ever.......... So starting with this.. hoping to to get to this ( picture for research only) And here’s where I am up to.... 7
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted April 14, 2019 Administrators Posted April 14, 2019 Really cool subject!!! Are those rubber tyres? I believe this is a fairly old Tamiya kit, but I remember the fit and detail is pretty good. 3
Bomber_County Posted April 14, 2019 Author Posted April 14, 2019 They are rubber tyres, the kit is elderly but still fantastic. The 20mm is from Italeri, it’s not bad at all. Didn’t care much to having being towed. Thanks for the pics Martin. I also bought the SAS jeep to add to a future diorama........haven’t built one of those since the mid 70’s...... 3
DocRob Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 Hi Phil, seems to be more a paint log than a build log , as the construction phase seems to be almost finished. However, I will follow closely and hope to get some new ideas out of your painting and weathering. I have a basic Tamiya Jeep with a Legend SAS conversion set and some Alpine figures waiting, so count me in. Cheers Rob 3
coolboxx Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 Hi Phil, good luck with this. Are there going to be figures. 4
Bomber_County Posted April 15, 2019 Author Posted April 15, 2019 I’ve still got to mount the Breda and raise the side panels so little more building to do. The black base was to make sure had all the sub assemblies covered....... 5
Bomber_County Posted April 15, 2019 Author Posted April 15, 2019 6 hours ago, coolboxx said: Hi Phil, good luck with this. Are there going to be figures. Figures are not my strong point but my wife is an artist so she may be asked to lend a hand....,, 4
GazzaS Posted April 16, 2019 Posted April 16, 2019 Interesting subject! Looking forward to seeing it come to fruition! Gaz 3
Bomber_County Posted April 28, 2019 Author Posted April 28, 2019 A small update, life keeps getting in the way of modelling. In studying photos the sides have to lowered back to the original truck sides and an additional sides added to restrain kit etc. On side down front and other side to remove / add...... 5
Bomber_County Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 Another update, since I’ve been on LSM you guys have inspired me to step out of just building OOB. With that here’s the latest. Found in the AM stash some Resicast sand channels and some very fine RB chain.....also added a spare wheel sponson because of the Breda in the back...... 7
Martinnfb Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 That looks really nice, especially addition of the chains brings lots of life to it. Cheers M. 3
GazzaS Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 I like the additions, too. There are so many little things that add depth to a vehicle build that don't come with most oob. Gaz 4
Bomber_County Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Martinnfb said: That looks really nice, especially addition of the chains brings lots of life to it. Thanks Martin, it pure chance the chains look the right proportion. 3
Bomber_County Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 12 hours ago, harv said: Man your nailing this !.....harv Appreciated Harv, they are only minor bits but enjoying the journey....... 3
Bomber_County Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 5 hours ago, GazzaS said: I like the additions, too. There are so many little things that add depth to a vehicle build that don't come with most oob Thanks Gaz, you’re totally correct, I don’t have the luxury of unlimited bench-time but adding these small embellishments is very satisfying....... 4
DocRob Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 Hi Phil, I like your build and the additions look good and add character. Right now I read a book about SAS actions in the Vosges mountains and they deploy airdropped Jeeps there. Be sure, that after a while not two of them looked alike. The freedom with armor building lies in lots of modifications in the field or on your bench , which likewise would be historical correct or fit your imagination, it's up to you. Keep it coming with your inspirational build. Cheers Rob 5
Bomber_County Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 Thanks Rob, I’m enjoying the freedom of this build. Researching the LRDG it looks like anything was possible as far stowage, weapons etc. The problem is knowing when to stop 4
Jackster Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 Great subject Phil looking forward to seeing this mature Cheers Kev 3
Bomber_County Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 Thanks Kev, I bought the venerable Tamiya SAS Jeep at Telford last year. The plan is to do a diorama with the Chevy........ 4
Jeff Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 4 hours ago, DocRob said: Hi Phil, I like your build and the additions look good and add character. Right now I read a book about SAS actions in the Vosges mountains and they deploy airdropped Jeeps there. Be sure, that after a while not two of them looked alike. The freedom with armor building lies in lots of modifications in the field or on your bench , which likewise would be historical correct or fit your imagination, it's up to you. Keep it coming with your inspirational build. Cheers Rob Never thought of it that way , Rob, good advice for guys like me....... I really like the way you put that tid bit... 3
Bomber_County Posted May 12, 2019 Author Posted May 12, 2019 Another update, getting close now. Unfortunately Sunday evening and that’s it for another week.......so wish I had a job I could get home at 5.30pm instead of 8.00pm at the earliest. Anyway probably another 4 hours on this and that’s it. 9
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