FME erk Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 At the moment I am not getting much done at the weekends so here is a little it of progress . . . The tank isnt secured yet to the chassis and the rear pump housing is just taped on. I want to get the spare wheel carrier fitted with its spare tyre taken from the kit and when that done I can secure it all. The last thing will be the mudguards over the rear bogies and then a final paint job . . . . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Despite fixing the spare wheel carrier onto the side of the tank I did not think there was sufficient clearance for the main rear bogie wheels so I decided to take it OFF. Bearing in mind that I scaled up the 3-view drawing in the Airfix kit, the third tank support should have been further forward to give me the clearance but hey ho, plenty of vehicles didnt carry the spare wheel. I had to wait for some 'evergreen' stuff to arrive before I could progress with the hose housing on the roof, there being two lots. I have also constructed the access ladder to the said roof . . . . I also sneaked some paint on the rear doors just to give me a tiny lift, to encourage me to reach the finish line . . Final hurdle will be the rear mudguards, not to difficult but just got to ensure that they are the same . . . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 Its almost done . . . I have just applied varnish to then place the decals appropriate for the type and Group for my display. A few progress photos of the mudguards for the rear . . . Hopefully I shall get this completed as far as I can, I still have the circular hatches on the very top to do along with their vents, however, these will be done in between periods of 'waiting' as I start to build the HK Lancaster come the New Year . . . I shall take the photos of the AEC refueller over the next couple of days particularly if I catch a glimpse of sunshine . . . 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Very cool build. Very well done !....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 I have virtually finished this, need to do the PE for the front windows but as I promised myself I would start the HK Lancaster in the new year I present a couple of photos of the vehicle . . . next time you see this, it should be dispensing fuel to the Lancaster . . . Thanks to all who looked in . . . Ian 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 VERY good ! Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Thank you Hubert, It will be a worlds first I believe . . . Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Stunning Ian, I remember in the mid 60’s seeing a lot of these still being used for commercial use and or being converted for other uses........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 2:57 PM, Bomber_County said: Stunning Ian, I remember in the mid 60’s seeing a lot of these still being used for commercial use and or being converted for other uses........ Really looking awesome, Ian! You rock it! And all for your Lanc-Diorama: This will be looking gorgeous when finished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks Tom I just hope MY expectation of the complete scene will be as good as I imagine it to be . . . I have a number of 'Erks' to paint up to help set the scene cheers Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantbuildsmall66 Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 5/24/2019 at 3:33 PM, Jeff said: Yes most likely, you are right, but I am wondering if the Matador has more of a conventional axle system..... is there anything here that might help? http://www.offroadvehicle.ru/AZBUCAR/Scammell/?M=A think you need to pull the link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 On 8/8/2024 at 1:38 PM, cantbuildsmall66 said: think you need to pull the link... Holy, you were right, something happened there... done deal... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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