traditional Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) I considered putting this model into the "BigRig' Forum, but the vehicle just doesn't seem to fit that category....it's too compact. This early post-war Bedford OSBT truck model kit is made by EMHAR and, I think, builds into a cute, interesting looking small British dump truck. I've added hinges to both the engine hood (bonnet in 'Brit-speak) and the doors since although they're all molded as separate parts, they're intended to glue permanently in either open or closed position. I also fabricated the dumping hydraulic mechanism in polished aluminum tubing and styrene because it also is intended to be permanently glued in up or down position as manufactured by EMHAR. I did find the alignment of hood, fenders and grill shell to require a bit of tweaking to fit well, but part of that issue may have been exacerbated by my hinging mods to the hood. I used automotive basecoat/clearcoat on the cab, frame, and wheels, and then used only basecoat on the simulated wood dump body, and I added a touch of foil on the appropriate grill bars Edited May 1, 2012 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 very nice, clean build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBill Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Clifford, You did a super nice job on this build man! That paint is SMOOTH! Very well built and prolly the cleanest truck I've ever seen. Great craftsmanship! Job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Very nice build, colour really suits the old Bedford, I've got the longer wheelbase dropside to build (One Day !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Nice truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Excellent job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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