1980s Monogram Land Rover SWB

[Roadrunnertwice]

After posting my progress in On the Workbench, this Land Rover is finally complete!  

I made some detail compromises as I put this together, but I’m very happy with how it turned out. Best of all, I finished a long-abandoned Holy Grail kit that lay broken and partially built in a succession of attics for nearly 40 years.

I’m still working on the hardtop with a factory-looking rear hatch to match this build’s tailgate – but that’s a low priority because I plan to display this Rover in open-top mode. Sitting assembled and on display is a better fate for this kit than resting in unbuilt pieces.

 

 

I might never have gotten around to this build, but Revell’s new-tool kit inspired me to dig it out of my stash. My copy of the Revell kit now sits nearby ready to start. But first, I’ll tackle a different project or two before diving right back into another Land Rover.  For now, I’m off to start on a Tamiya Nissan 370Z!

 

Edited July 8, 2020 by Roadrunnertwice
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[Tom Geiger]

Cool!  I like it!

I had an eye out for one of these for a long time but seems the asking prices went over $100 and I didn’t need it that bad!

[Spottedlaurel]

Great to see it finished and looking good here!

The slightly recessed headlamps work well.

By coincidence, I've seen an old built-up example in need of restoration come up for sale on eBay here in the UK. Currently sitting with just 1 bid at £5.99, be interesting to see what it goes for. Probably one project too many for me.....

Edited July 8, 2020 by Spottedlaurel

[Goose1957]

Nice Rover. I'd like to find one too, but the asking price is always too much.  I never saw one without the top on and it gives it a different look.  I didn't realize the seats sat facing each other. You did a great job on your Rover. Thanks for sharing. 

Jeff

[Classicgas]

Very well done. 

[Phildaupho]

I really like your Land Rover a lot. Very well built. I have always liked Land Rovers but only just recently bought my first model kit of one - the new Revell kit.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[mrmike]

Excellent job!  

[slusher]

Super nice!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[olschoolkid]

That's a pretty cool Land Rover. I really like the older Land Rovers. 

[PatW]

Superb! Both the build and the colour, It's good to see a short wheelbase Lanny now and again. 

[Chuck Most]

Love it! I built one about a decade ago and recently found another. That one might get upgraded with the wheels and tires from the new Revell KWB kit.

[martinfan5]

Very nice.