Ricks' Ramblings

Started by Rick Lowe, July 20, 2024, 06:33:31 PM

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frank2056

Looks good on the stand!

Pellson

Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!

Rick Lowe


Wardukw

Very very nice work matey  ;D  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Rick Lowe


kerick

" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Rick Lowe


Rick Lowe

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1/35 Fox Armoured Car CVR(W) **Real World**

Used by the British Army from 1975 to 1993.

A 1/76 wargames model enlarged and 3D printed; the turret and body in filament and the wheels in resin.

I replaced the smoke dischargers with ones from the Tamiya Pink Panther, cut apart and reattached to scratch mountings.
Cable reel is a widened unit from an old Academy Centurion.
Aerials from broom bristles.
Registration plates were printed out on paper and attached to plastic card.
Academy tow rings.
Card mirrors, mounted on pins and slotted into sections from a Revell glue needle.
Replacement jerricans, though I could have just used a half one in each slot, as you really can't see much of them at all.
I replaced the shields over the engine deck, as I had removed the printed ones when cleaning it up, because I didn't know they were supposed to be there.
Perforated Photo Etch sheet for the muffler guard, with drink can bracket strips.
I had to replace the hubs and axles of the resin wheels, as the hubs hadn't printed: apparently this is because in the file, they aren't actually attached to the rims. Sorted for the next lot, though.
Attached to sections of a knitting needle and glued into holes I drilled in the axles.

Humbrol 30 for the main paint scheme with wheels in Gunze Sangyo tyre black, and detail painting with various acrylics.
I tried a new chrome marker pen for the mirrors, but on reflection (sorry) it may be a bit bright in that scale.

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NARSES2

That has come out well. :thumbsup:  I've always liked the look of the Fox

Regarding the chrome marker pen. I tried a new one the other day on some 1/72 undercarriage oleos and it did rather light the room up  ;D
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

If you'd have done it in 1/43 scale you could have used the XK engine from your E-Type Jag in it.  ;D

Looks a real cracker as it is though.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Rick Lowe

Thanks, fellas.  :thumbsup:

I could have given it a wash, but was a bit concerned at whether that would have accented the layering from the printing (likely); anyway, I'm happy with the look as-is.

Wardukw

You really do nail the small scales so very well bud...really cool build  :thumbsup:  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .