1914 Dennis Fire Engine
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The contents of the box is packed typically for kits of the era.
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Nostalgia
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The engine and associated parts provides very spartan detail. Although not on full display, it does provide the opportunity for adding limited details apart from detail painting to create interest.
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Hollow out the end of the exhaust.
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Hollow out the end of the hooter.
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A basic wiring harness.
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I removed what I considered to be the plastic which simulates the protection for the wiring harness.
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Oil filling tube and cap.
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Valves x 8
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All the holes drilled out for the wiring harness, valves and water pipes.
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No basic fuel tank is provided. On this reference photograph a fuel tank can be seen. The only cause of action remains to fabricate a tank.
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We have a fuel tank. I noticed now that the mounting brackets may be upside down.
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The center beam was slightly bend (see orange arrow). I had the whole piece in boiling water and the result is that the whole piece is discombobulated. I will have to scratch build an entire new part number 117.
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The scratch build parts required (on the left) to replace part 117
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Modifying the front suspension to one that can turn.
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The parts required to assemble the chassis primed with Tamiya NATO black. This will be followed by gloss black as a base coat for the parts which will be painted in metal colours and white as a base coat for the parts which will be painted post office red.
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Colour on the chassis parts.
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Detail painting of the parts and assembly of the chassis continue.
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While continue to building subassemblies I note the date of manufacture.
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The coachwork.
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Laid down the first decals. No problems. The decals are behaving perfect for being nearly 58 years old.
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No decals are provided for the instrument panel. I used dry transfers from a WW2 German set.
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The chassis sealed in with Humbrol Clear Gloss and left to dry.
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The ladder
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Subassemblies drying between detail painting sessions.
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The decals laid down perfectly despite being 58 years old. The decals were were sealed in with Humbrol Clear Gloss.
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The coachwork with the hoses.
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Work on the coachwork is nearing completion. Added instrument faces (dry transfers) from the German WW2 set. Add the number plate. Picked out more details.
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Coach work married the running chassis.
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Subassemblies for the rescue ladder.
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Detail painting on the rescue ladder completed and ready for final assembly.
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All the detail parts attached to build up the rescue ladder.
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For a working version of the escape ladder use strong thread then knot and secure with a drop of to the middle roller, around the small pulley on the bottom ladder, around pulley on carriage frame. Take back and secure to center hole in lug on crossmember frame.
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Reference photo to determine the rope setup.
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Second rope installed. Take a piece of thread and similarly secure to the top roller (this is where I disagree. The reference photograph shows securing the rope to the bottom roller rather) then around the larger pulley bottom ladder, around pulley at top and secure to hole in lug on bottom tung of middle ladder.
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The middle ladder is fitted and the third and final rope installed. Secure a third piece of thread to lug on bottom rung of bottom ladder, beneath middle ladder, around pulley and secure to lug on bottom rung of top ladder.
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The construction of the rescue ladder is completed.
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The rescue ladder has now been married to the vehicle.
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Reference photos to paint the crew.
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Figures, basic colour of the uniform painted.
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Details being added.
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The mudguards, headlights and hooter added.
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Firemen completed.
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The firemen installed on their fire engine.
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The firemen installed on their fire engine.
Коментарі
118 25 October 2022, 05:32
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So happy you are building this kit. I built this one back in the 70's (I was probably 11 or 12) and it was my favourite model of all time. The ladder actually works! Very nostalgic model for me.
7 November 2022, 19:12
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Gentlemen, thank you for stopping by.
The classics (spoke wheels and open wheel arches) are my favourites. This is quite an enjoyable kit to build although far from perfect.
Tom, this kit is older than me. The date on the plastic is 1964. It is an easy kit to build (low part count), the instructions are easy to follow, but as far as seamlines, ejector marks and flash it needs a lot of TLC.
Bughunter, the different colours and pinstriping is eye catching.
8 November 2022, 04:02
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Ha, Vos. It's older than me too... by two years 😄
Can't wait to start mine sometime in the future. Been putting it off as I want to do a good job so super glad I get to learn off yours, though won't be doing the kind of detailing you're doing. very impressive indeed. A joy to follow.
8 November 2022, 04:08
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What paint do you use for brass? Looks good on pic 18 with all the details 👍
11 November 2022, 19:39
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Gentlemen, your interest is humbling.
@Bughunter, I am using Brass A MIG-0197 from their Metal acrylic range.
Detail painting and touch-ups continue. I hope to finish the coachwork this week. Waiting for paint to dry in between sessions 🙂
14 November 2022, 04:57
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Work continues. The decals behaved perfectly despite being 58 years old. Other than being sealed in with clear gloss, nothing else were used.
21 November 2022, 17:04
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While waiting for the oils to dry on the rescue ladders, I have started painting the figures. This is my first attempt at figure painting. The final work on the little fire truck will be the fenders.
29 November 2022, 17:07
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Isn't it better to start with the faces? That's the hardest part. In case of problems it is easier to strip of all paint.
1 December 2022, 20:07
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Detail painting on the rescue ladder completed and ready for final assembly as soon as the clear coat dries.
2 December 2022, 19:08
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Bughunter, thank you for the advice. I have changed my approach and is now following your advice.
2 December 2022, 19:09
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Coming right along Villiers 👍 Those figures are looking good too, especially the helmets. Amazed the decals performed flawlessly considering their age!
2 December 2022, 19:12
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They really do. Could certainly pass for the real deal. Incredible work
2 December 2022, 23:40
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Gentlemen, thank you for your comments.
All the detail parts attached to build up the rescue ladder. Now to figure out the rope that will operate the ladder.
3 December 2022, 09:58
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There are three separate ropes to be placed. The first rope was installed as directed.
4 December 2022, 19:53
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Gentlemen, thank you for your compliments and interest in the project.
It is starting to look like a fire engine 🙂)
Painting the crew and mudguards remains to be completed.
5 December 2022, 17:51
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Very cool, that an excellent model and not something you can usually see!
27 December 2022, 17:34
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Gentlemen, thank you for your kind comments and interest. Only the firemen remains to be completed.
4 January 2023, 23:04
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I agree. Very well done. Beautiful model of that old fire truck, congratulations Villiers.
5 January 2023, 01:02
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David, thank you for the comment about the wood effect. Painting and finishing the crew is on the back burner for now.
9 February 2023, 18:51
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Amazing work!! I have an old Entex 1/16 kiting I hope it comes out half as nice as yours!
23 February 2023, 15:35
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Thank you Mike for your kind words. Judging from your work, I am sure yours will be a head turner.
24 February 2023, 08:12
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Looks great. I like the Model T. I habe two in my Display case, but the Fire Truck is on my wishlist for birthday. Maybe i'll get one from my wife 🤔
12 March 2023, 18:15
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Thank you gentlemen for your kind comments. In due course I plan to add the crew as well.
13 March 2023, 05:25
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Geez, the kit is only 1 year older than me. Villiers, the wood effect and finish you achieved is outstanding. I had to go back through the photos to check if you hadn't substituted the plastic ladder for a scratch built one from balsa!
25 July 2023, 16:37
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Amazing! You definitely have the Midas touch for building kits - each one a masterpiece.
25 July 2023, 17:39
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Stephan and CaptGPF, thank you for the time taken to comment and your kind words.
Stephan, this kit is two years older than me. Seeing all the parts stuffed into a single bag brought back a lot of nostalgia (all pleasant).
26 July 2023, 14:14
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Why am I not surprised that this is sheer quality? Villiers strikes again!
17 September 2023, 16:09
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With the four musketeers finally completed and installed on their ride, I am calling this one done.
27 December 2023, 13:43
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Beautiful work! Love the musketeers - great touch! I can't believe the decals worked being so old, but glad they did!
27 December 2023, 19:40
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Neuling and Mike, thank you for your kind words.
Mike, this was my first attempt at painting figures. I have been avoiding it and although the sculpting dates from 1964, the outcome is not too bad.
28 December 2023, 17:43