Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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Søren Sandvold
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Re: Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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Just have to say, that this build is one of the most amazing i have ever seen. And I have seen my share of builds online, from steam engines to giant warbird, and all in between. It's enjoyable and inspirational to follow a master build like this.
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Thanks for the Kind words Soren! Getting on with the stowage detail parts, I have printed the new HMAC stencil ready for tomorrow, and the double wheels have arrived for the front axle and the extra spares for the hull sides, more wheel rivet detail to be added! 8)
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Anyone know the correct period shades for the 1920's fuel, oil and water drums?
Anyone know the correct period shades for the 1920's fuel, oil and water drums?
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Blocking down Armorpax beautiful fuel and water cans.
Blocking down Armorpax beautiful fuel and water cans.
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More details, the stowage is fiddly work, and the new improved stencils I think look the part? 8)
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Engine bay washes.
Engine bay washes.
The running board almost final finishing!
The running board almost final finishing!
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Setting out the stowage.
Setting out the stowage.
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The shovel will actually end up on the other side kit box
The shovel will actually end up on the other side kit box
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The " look see tarp" is temporary, we have some lovely examples on their way, the crew also stowed their bed rolls in this area but I have a first aid box to make and fit in some how.
The " look see tarp" is temporary, we have some lovely examples on their way, the crew also stowed their bed rolls in this area but I have a first aid box to make and fit in some how.
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Re: Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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That's the way to do it! Phil, you have captured the dusty condition of the original nicely :D
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More stowage progress, we are also frantically researching the unit markings of which there are many combinations, the armoured car is a fascinating subject, the deeper we dig the more we are finding! 8)
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Sticky metal paint takes 24hrs to cure.
Sticky metal paint takes 24hrs to cure.
Four more wheel rims to add rivet detail to.
Four more wheel rims to add rivet detail to.
Unless you warm those tyres they ain't coming off!
Unless you warm those tyres they ain't coming off!
Pre weathering.
Pre weathering.
Masking up.
Masking up.
One of these pyrene extinguishers for each side.
One of these pyrene extinguishers for each side.
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I just can't stop taking period photos of the old girl and it's not finished yet! 8)
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This afternoons work. 8)
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The Ford chassis with side valve V8.
The Ford chassis with side valve V8.
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Best use this stuff or you will struggle!
Best use this stuff or you will struggle!
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My favorite job......not but very necessary.
My favorite job......not but very necessary.
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Dave's lovely pyrene fire extinguishers just need gentle weathering.
Dave's lovely pyrene fire extinguishers just need gentle weathering.
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I appear to be filling up your workshop with vehicles! :lol:
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It's a good job I'm not over weight! I've moved the Faun and the 115 sonderanhanger into the living room for now 8)
I am thinking of building a larger workshop and taking on an apprentice! I really am!
Where's the milling machine going to go?

Love it!
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Re: Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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Getting through the stowage and now onto the wooden medical box for the off side, and onto the taller wooden box for the nr side. 8)
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Oh and the leather strap for the starting handle.
Oh and the leather strap for the starting handle.
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Obviously a work in progress.
Obviously a work in progress.
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Re: Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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Roundals and the running board stowage box progress, just for JC and Mr Dawe. 8)
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Love the roundal blue, is it al or el? Lapis lazuli !
Love the roundal blue, is it al or el? Lapis lazuli !
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The medical box hinged down this way, we assume there would have been a top draw and segmented area for bottles and tools in the bottom, well that's what the research suggests.
The medical box hinged down this way, we assume there would have been a top draw and segmented area for bottles and tools in the bottom, well that's what the research suggests.
Fabricating the strap hinges for the medical box.
Fabricating the strap hinges for the medical box.
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A period photo to show how the colours work.
A period photo to show how the colours work.
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Re: Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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Lovely stuff Phil! All we need now is 1/6th scale bandages and other medical supplies. And its Roundel :D
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Re: Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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That medical/first aid box. 8)
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I reckon I could make a full size version quicker that a 1/6 scale!
I reckon I could make a full size version quicker that a 1/6 scale!
I've had to make all the iron work in brass and silver solder together.
I've had to make all the iron work in brass and silver solder together.
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My usual weathering technique.
My usual weathering technique.
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White wash interior for hygiene purposes, just like in the day.
White wash interior for hygiene purposes, just like in the day.
And now to the draw.
And now to the draw.
The tools are just to give it scale, we need some medical equipment in there. The bottle Jack is for the larger tool box on the nr side of the vehicle.
The tools are just to give it scale, we need some medical equipment in there. The bottle Jack is for the larger tool box on the nr side of the vehicle.
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Skillful stuff, i like it all, regards simon.
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I don't fancy those surgical tools in that draw very much. Those pincers might bring a tear to the eye on your trunions :cry:
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