Sorry for the long absence. Much 'life' in the way of modeling. But as summer heat starts and my model shop is air conditioned, I have two major projects to do. One is to finish my Rolls Chassis. Which literally needs just a couple of weekends and then some paint.
After that, the Series 1 will begin. And I have sort of a deadline on that as it will be going to a home in the UK probably next year.
I have some very specific plans and these pictures will give you an idea of what I have in mind. The Mirbat Gun needs company.... and this is the perfect Companion!
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Going to be lots of 'bits' to find. No problem. Most of the parts are available from guns to Comms to jerry cans, etc. Dragon and others.
Many of the other things are easy soldering and machining jobs. Got some extra wheels and seat. Biggest challenge is that these SAS Rover were done on the 86" or 88" Series 1 chassis. Not the early 80. So there will be some frame and body mods in my future. Thank goodness for Tig Welders!
One thing that I would LOVE to do is an engine bay. So if any of you are thinking about doing a Landrover 2.25L engine with 3D printing or resin.... I will gladly pre-order. And help out with design, ancillaries, etc. I think this kit is going to be a corker and lots of folks are going to do some very, very high-end static kits, not just RC. That's what I have in mind, anyway. So looking to happily cooperate with folks looking to do similar builds. Hoping that @Dave Dibb is going to jump in with both feet on detail kits. As many could translate to 'future' offerings of Later Series vehicles. Again, Glad to assist in any way possible. Once upon a time I restored a lot of Land Rovers. ANd know my way around them very, very well!
BTW, the Land Rover Heritage Trust in the UK is a fantastic source of info. And there are uncountable great pictures of Series 1's of all kinds
I look forward to following everyone else''s builds. I won't start until I clear my bench of a certain Ghost Chassis. But I'm going to get that moved forward Post-haste now that I have this in hand. But I am going to be ordering parts and accessories like a demon for the next few weeks! eBay, here I come!
Cheers!
RPR