Scammell Tank transporter and Matilda tank
Of course just when I made the radiator, Thunder models offered the (right) replacement for free.
Bit of extra detailing of the airfilter
yep 🙂
Those Archer transfers come in handy. Also made a water level indicator from scratch
A better step up
With Milliput made some texture on the cushions. I find the wood grain greatly exaggerated.
Some extra details on the brakes
Those indespensable Masterclub bolts for better definition
extra details on the firewall
The engine does not need much extra
But a little extra effort makes the difference
I didn't like the supplied curtains. Made some from a wine bottle capsule. Looks like we gonna have a puppet show 🙂
I find the supplied instrument panel to flat. Tried the Yahoo IP and found this also to flat and way to small. A little scratchbuilding created much more depth.
Those Macro pictures show every flaw. At a normal viewing distance it looks allright to me
After painting the engine I'm not completely satisfied, but it'l have to do 🙁
Put a little light on..........
Here you can show of a lot of interesting details. The fittings for the hose joints and the pressure lines are from Top-Studio. I detailed the (5th wheel?) with Master Club nuts and bolts.
I used 1:24 scale Top Studio hose joints. Neat stuff
Made a start with the trailer and some extra detailing on the brake system.
And again those Top Studio fittings come in handy.
Main brake line and Top Studio fittings.
The Thunder Model etchings are very thin and flimsy. It's a chore working with them.
I preferred to make new racks with Evergreen styreen. A bit sturdier and good definition.
I preferred to make new racks with Evergreen styreen. A bit sturdier and good definition.
Looks the part 🙂
Some extra details.
All it takes is some stock styreen for a pair of mudflaps, license plate and taillight.
I also ordered Set A153 (Tank transporter Strainer & Shackle set WW2/post war) from Accurate Armour.
I also ordered Set A153 (Tank transporter Strainer & Shackle set WW2/post war) from Accurate Armour.
🙂
Detailing the toolbox. For the rivets I used Archer transfers.
I'm satisfied 🙂
Again some steps further, but still a lot of small stuff to do
Hmmm.....I should have placed the wheels on their flat spots. The gate for the storage space is made from Evergreen Styreen.
I do like the instrument panel 🙂
I can't remember the brand of the fire extinguishers but like them very much.
Detailing the auxiliary tank.
Barely visible are the exhaust pipes going into the engine deck.
Also here replaced the countersunk screws. And yes, I spilled thin cement over the deck 🙁 . Luckily the damage is limited.
Fire extinguisher handles placed
As with many older Tamiya kits there are these ugly gaps. But nothing what a little styreen can't cover up.
The same here. You can spot the metal towing eyes under the auxiliary tank.
Again the Master Club nuts & bolts provide extra detail.
Extra details on the butt side 🙂
Eduard etchings placed
And more Eduard etchings.
Remarkable that the smoke grenade launchers are made from shortened Enfield rifles.
Belts from thin lead. The towing cables are home made from three strands of twisted copper wire.
And then I totally forgot to take pictures of the painting proces. I think it came out rather nice but a tat to dark. Well, it just has to be like this.
It was a lot of work but I managed to angle the front terrain wheels. And it needs a flat coat. But....where did I leave the tracks??
It was a lot of work but I managed to angle the front terrain wheels. And it needs a flat coat. But....where did I leave the tracks??
Comments
13 6 September 2021, 10:13
Danumurthi MahendraThat is just incredible. The level of effort and detailing. Just WOW
6 September 2021, 16:47
Hanno Kleinecke„Not completely satisfied with the engine……" I had to look twice to distinguish it from a real one ( pic 17). Outstanding !
6 September 2021, 19:15
Lex JassiesHanno, it's several years ago that I painted the engine en just yesterday I posted the pictures. With my knowledge of today (oil paint rendering), and the pictures from other builders, I would have taken more time and effort in painting the engine.
But thank you all for the compliments 🙂
7 September 2021, 09:52
Steven Van DyckNice additions, Lex. I recently added a book I bought about the Scammell (I will be towing a Valentine I think), what do you use as reference?
7 September 2021, 10:44
Lex JassiesHi Steven,
I used mainly the Internet.
There are of course the walk-arounds and also the sites with restorations give a lot of information and details.
On Youtube you can take a look at the link below what tells you how the winch system works and give you even more details. There are 3 more in this serie about this subject.
Youtube Video
7 September 2021, 14:36
PepeA pity that it is an allied vehicle ... It looks great work ... very English, very beautiful, very good work
2 October 2021, 17:56
Lex JassiesWell Pepe, many pictures of Scammels in German Service what to sink your teeth into 😉
Thanks Benjamin
15 November 2021, 10:36
Michael KohlJust my kind of superdetailling. Count me in. Can you disclose which colors you used for the Mickey Mouse camouflage?
15 November 2021, 17:17
Lex JassiesMichael; for the black I used Tamiya XF-69 Nato Black.
The green is a mixture of 75% Tamiya XF-13 J.A.Green and 25% Tamiya XF-51 Khaki Drab.
16 November 2021, 10:55
Steven Van DyckLex, I was planning to do the same with the oil filter, but I wanted to reduce the diameter because the kit part seems off with the pictures I compare with. Great work, I don't know if I can approach this level...
2 June 2022, 10:55
Michael KohlI like how this progresses. A late thanks by the way for your answer to my camoflague question. 😉
2 June 2022, 14:28
Lex JassiesMichael, my pleasure.
Steven, looking at your albums you make great models. for me you are definitely able to make something beautiful out of it 🙂.
About the oil filter; As an example I used one of the photos from the link below. I personally think that the oil filter of the model has the right dimensions.
primeportal.net/truc..en/scammell_walk.htm
But there are different types of oil filter used.
4 June 2022, 09:05
Album info
The intention is to depict a scene somewhere in the East Midlands (have to decide a bit more precise where exactly) where a Scammell is salvage a Matilda tank with bad luck.
