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Nigel Chapman
Engine now 99% complete. There were some fiddly bits - issues with fitting the air intake, having to modify parts to fit. The drive shafts should have been attached from underneath once engine was fitted in the bay, you live and learn.
The kit distributor was removed and replaced with a pre wired aluminium one from Hiroboy.
It is a nice little engine that fits well in the Subaru engine bay.

Nigel Chapman
At last ready for another paint job!
New rear lights fabricated from clear sprue with red car headlamp tint stuck to the rear.
Thin strips of styrene glued to the bumpers to give a more defined profile.
Additional styrene strip added around the internal edges to give better edging and to hide the warped interior tub sides.
The roof hoop has also been reinforced with styrene to give a better definition.
New cockpit rear panel fitted and strengthened which also hides the rough edges of the wood bed.
Lastly repainted the interior parts with Humbrol Matt white to get a clean look - I couldn't believe how dirty the white parts actually were.

Nigel Chapman
Been doing some research on gasser design which prompted me to rebuild all the chassis mods so far.
For my application, the engine needs to sit higher in the frame so the original engine mounts were removed and new ones fabricated. It also sits at a slight angle (3 degrees in reality) as this would generate more down force to the rear axle.
The original gearbox support has been extensively modified and moved slightly forward for a better fit.
The X frame has been replaced using slightly smaller diameter square section placed lower between the chassis rails to enable the prop shaft to fit.
This becoming a fascinating project.

Nigel Chapman
Always up for a challenge I've been having a go at making my own custom gasser headers as the engine kit headers were not suitable.
I've used Evergreen 223 tube with 1 mm metal rod and bent to shape. This is rhe second attempt.

Nigel Chapman
Thanks Chaps. That's VW Urano Grey with with Matt lacquer and all bright work Matt black.
It does look sinister. Ideal Halloween transport 🎃

Bob Hall
Slap a Jack Skeleton on the door and coffin hanging out the back window and.......... BOOO-YA, ya got yourself a stabbin wagin 🚙 !

Nigel Chapman
My holy grail of model kits! Although the first £60 kit I have bought, it's a bargain.

Bozzer
A bloody good bargain! These sell for £200+!!!
Nice work Nigel 🙂
Whilst I'm here, you won't believe what I recently picked up?
Take a look at my latest purchase..

Nigel Chapman
My first Revell van for a great price

Nigel Chapman
Another bucket list kit for a good price and my first £60 kit

Bozzer
I saw one of those going down the M6, near Keele Services. It sounded awesome!

Nigel Chapman
Yeah, there are quite a few old and new T-cabs about the UK - can't beat the that Scania v8 sound

Bill Newcomer
Well done my friend. I have been following for quite some time. I am impressed with all the effort you have given it. You have way more imagination than I have.

Nigel Chapman
Thanks Bill

Nigel Chapman
Another bucket list kit - all original and complete with just the engine block glued together .

Nigel Chapman
My first ever £50 kit for my birthday. Original unbuilt condition apart from one assembled wheel. What a bargain!

Carlos Proença
Very good ideas!!!!! Well done Nigel.

Nigel Chapman
Thankyou

Jv
Looking great love your light
Fantastic with your bed that lifts up
Plenty of space there

Nigel Chapman
Thanks Jv

Bozzer
I always fancied the tanker, from this kit, for a future build I have. Keen to see how this one builds up, Nigel.

Nigel Chapman
Hey Bozzer, these are really nice kits, well packaged with highly detailed parts . I would say they are on par with Meng for quality.
I got both of mine for good prices though I have seen them anywhere between £30-50.
You should know me by now it's never going to be box stock! Plans are in the pipeline.

Bozzer
I know you well enough, to look out for your future builds!
I'm still trying to find a balance between my spare time and modelling. There's so much to do, but no time to get it done? Hence why I'm trying to get my incomplete builds finished. I've condensed a lot of boxes, but there's still a shed load more.