New Build - A Camel Trophy Land Rover Series III (Revell LWB 109)

[eran_k]

Although not 100% Accurate as the 109 was only used as a support vehicle for the Camel Trophy, i decided to build a "What If" version, simply because the revell Land Rover is available and is quite good kit.

The build started with the engine and chassis, built box stock.

the seats and rear benches and few other parts were also assembled and painted semi gloss black or other shades of black for some variation.

cant progress with the body as I'm waiting for the "Sandglow" paint to arrive from Gravity paints of spain, so i designed and printed some accessories for the build

First, a roof rack

Next, stuff to put on the roof rack, and headlight guards

still need to print a winch, and maybe few more bits and pieces

To be Continued... 

['70 Grande]

Looks like you're off to an excellent start! I also have this kit in progress but wanted to do some more research before going much farther.

Your printed pieces look outstanding! Wish I had the skills and equipment to produce additional parts like yours!

Can you explain what Sand Rails are?  I've never seen those before.

[eran_k]

23 hours ago, '70 Grande said:

Looks like you're off to an excellent start! I also have this kit in progress but wanted to do some more research before going much farther.

Your printed pieces look outstanding! Wish I had the skills and equipment to produce additional parts like yours!

Can you explain what Sand Rails are?  I've never seen those before.

Thanks !
Sand rails (they do have other names e.g. Sand ladders) are devices to help get the vehicle out of deep sand or other difficult terrain , by providing something for the tires to have some grip. they've been in use for eons
https://www.toughtoys.com.au/4wd-recovery/sand-tracks-sand-ladders-and-maxtrax-alternatives/#:~:text=Steel and aluminium Sand Ladders,through soft and muddy ground.

[c-plane362]

Sand rails were originally PSP (Perforated steel planking) or Marston matting used in WW II for quick runways and any kind of needed decking

 

[eran_k]

Small update for today, my paint finally arrived so i started with the first coats

[PatW]

These are the ones that my brother in law followed as a support team member when working for Land Rover Jaguar!

[eran_k]

little more progress, the inner tub is done, now I'm clear coating the body shell

[NOBLNG]

Nice work Eran! I like all the extra accessories you are adding.👍😎

[eran_k]

Finally on wheels

 

[iamsuperdan]

I love it!

 

[eran_k]

the model is basically done, started adding the printed accessories and mocking up some storage configurations, after that it's waiting on some fleabay decals to arrive and start the weathering

 

 

 

[Jim Dodson]

On 4/29/2025 at 2:03 PM, c-plane362 said:

Sand rails were originally PSP (Perforated steel planking) or Marston matting used in WW II for quick runways and any kind of needed decking

 

Can confirm this info, used it many times in my USAF days. We called it PSP 

[1930fordpickup]

Very nice model. You could sell the roof racks or at least the files.

[eran_k]

10 minutes ago, 1930fordpickup said:

Very nice model. You could sell the roof racks or at least the files.

yup, already on cults

[slusher]

Great build, I read read your build posts!