Modelling World War 1

[Kiteman]

...and I reckon that you could go to town with dirt / weathering / grime and all the rest. Very impressive model Zak!!

[zak]

Its being undercoated at the moment and I would like to build a carriage fro a 6 inch naval gun for it to tow,

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
You've got nine days, get on with it..............................!
Bigkev

[zak]

No pressure then!
Will do my best but I am not going to rush it - any more than I do already.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
Don't rush it, I was only being cheeky.
My Concorde probably won't make Huddersfield either, but rather than rush it. I would rather wait till the next show we attend (Darlington) with a good effort, not an okay one.
The Tractor looks amazing in its own right.
Bigkev

[Kiteman]

yeah Zak, dont rush it, your work is superb and should be done at your pace (although that is quick anyway.)

[zak]

Just got rid of all our visitors so maybe I can get some modelling done now.

[zak]

In the words of Tony B. I have splashed some paint on here and there, as well as adding some plumbing.
Still have to make the name plate, add the transfers, weather and paint some bits here and there.
Oh nearly forgot and then make the gun carriage and gun.

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[zak]

So while the paint dries - I am starting the gun carriage.
This requires 8 wheels, so here is a lesson in wheel building.
The photos show the process so far.
You need a suitable container - mine is an old paracetemol container.
The plastic wheel rim is curled up inside this and boiling water poured on, this is allowed to cool.
This was then wrapped around a film container ( remember them - useful they were) and glued together.
The outer tread was added.
The compass cutter was used to form the inner parts.
Various glues are Tamiya, Slaters MEK, EMa Plasticweld.

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[Kiteman]

It really is good to see "how" it is done, thanks again Zak.

[zak]

Next stage:
Draw up a template for the spokes - easy this time 8 required.
Place wheel on template, add some rod for the centre hub/axle.
Add the spokes from Evergreen styrene.
When dry turn over, rotate so spokes are not in line and add spokes to the other side.
Add a centre hub and rivets.
Only another 7 to do now.


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[Bigkev]

Child's Play to you!!

Your skill never ceases to amaze me.

Bigkev

[zak]

It is all child's play, if we were real adults we would have a proper hobby wouldn't we?

Transfers added, name plate made from Slater's 2mm plastic letters.

Just about finished, maybe some extra weathering later, not sure yet.


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[Wizzel]

Crikey, if that's all there is to building the wheels, I take back everything I said about your kits being superb!!!!!  Ha, as if.  Many thanks for the lesson - it really does make it all the more special to see HOW you produce them.

[zak]

Yes, it is a doddle really, just a bit of glue plastic and patience.
Now its onto the gun carriage for the tractor to tow, I may have to make most of this up from photographs.
I would like it to be towing a barrel from a 6in Naval gun.
I would really like it to be a 15in gun - but this took Three tractors to pull it, I am not building another two.