Bedford (GM of England) 5 Ton dump truck

[traditional]

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

[uncle potts]

very nice, clean build

[JustBill]

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!

[GeeBee]

Very nice build, colour really suits the old Bedford, I've got the longer wheelbase dropside to build (One Day !)

[ChrisR]

Nice truck!

[Brizio]

Very nice!

[gray07]

Excellent job