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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1185 on: May 20, 2016, 05:49:45 PM »
So do I!
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« Reply #1186 on: May 23, 2016, 12:38:53 PM »
Some painting done, still lots more to do.
Plug leads and some pipes to add.
More painting and weathering required.
The colour was a problem, as the tractor was tested by the R.N.A.S I decided on a grey - surely as part of the Navy there would be lots of grey paint around- it seemed reasonable to me.

In the second picture you can see the next project taking shape, this will be "The Tritton Trench Crosser" - see article in IPMS magazine by Ian Tranter, my version will be similar to this but in 1/32 scale.
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« Reply #1187 on: May 23, 2016, 08:41:52 PM »
The Royal Navy,
Just like Henry Ford, any colour you want as long as it's......................................... Battleship Grey?
Very nice build Zak, and such a novel design. I'm digging out my IPMS magazine now to see what's in store for us next...............
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1188 on: May 24, 2016, 07:24:48 AM »
Look in 2014 issue 4.
Here is the Killen Strait painted but awaiting weathering.
Those dirty stains must be my fingers - oops!
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« Reply #1189 on: May 24, 2016, 07:33:37 AM »
Hi Zak,
Thanks for pointer to 'Trench Crosser'. Still to dig it out, perhaps tonight.
Fingerprints........................can't be, weathering more like. I won't tell.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1190 on: May 24, 2016, 08:32:51 AM »
Very neat that, almost seems a shame to dirty it up.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1191 on: May 24, 2016, 02:46:16 PM »
The Tritton Trench crosser was a one off to try to develop a vehicle that was capable of crossing a trench.
Anything with tracks seemed unable to do this.
This was a converted 105hp. Foster Daimler Tractor ( see page 24 for  the build for one of these).
It basically carried a bridge with it, laid it and picked it up.
Many of the parts for the 105hp tractor were later used in MK1 tanks.
I am building mine in 1/32 scale.
Here are some pictures of the build so far.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1192 on: May 25, 2016, 01:27:50 PM »
Loving those wheels!

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« Reply #1193 on: May 25, 2016, 02:57:29 PM »
Thanks Roger.
Body and radiator under construction.
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« Reply #1194 on: May 25, 2016, 03:57:39 PM »
Thanks Roger.
Body and radiator under construction.

The sprockets in particular are impressive.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1195 on: May 26, 2016, 11:28:18 AM »
All these 'vintage' vehicles may have been slow, but the same can not be said of our 'vintage' modellers!  The speed you work at is astounding - and considering the detail involved as well as the research, I'm convinced you must have some sort of time machine!

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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1196 on: May 26, 2016, 03:15:13 PM »
I have but it runs the wrong way - I just get older unfortunately.
Cheers Dave for the comment.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1197 on: May 26, 2016, 06:02:35 PM »
I have been doing some engine - eering today.
Yes work on the 105hp Daimler engine as fitted to Mk1 tanks.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1198 on: June 01, 2016, 02:33:10 PM »
Progress has been slow, away at the weekend and lots of other things getting in the way of modelling.
I have added the tank and I am working on the front section.
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« Reply #1199 on: June 02, 2016, 02:35:31 PM »
Front extension built.
I now need to detail all the parts and add lots of bits.
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