70E Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Having seen Giles of R/C conversion of 1/43 and 1/76 Diecast models fame and the IXO BMC FG he used to convert to R/C, I thought I would have a go. I managed to find one on Ebay and had a go at converting it to a BRS version. I have by no means the skillset of Giles to convert it to R/C so it is just a static model. As Giles has said in his RMweb threads and Youtube videos converting from L/H to R/H is relatively straight forward. I took his advice and primed the cab as he experienced problems with the original paint blistering when he over sprayed with Halffords car paint. I used Halfords white primer which worked OK. I masked the glazing with maskol which meant losing the black rubber seals to the windows but used a permanent marker to re-instate after painting. Giles kindly produced the replacement timber body and irons which really look the part. I used Phoenix paints for the green and wheels. The timber planking I used Lifecolor wood effects and Revell anthracite for the tyres. Transfers were ones I found on Ebay. I still have to fit some windscreen wipers, indicators and wing mirrors as well as adding some light weathering but all in all I am quite pleased with the overall effect. I couldn't find any colour pictures as examples of a BRS FG so used a Base toys picture for the colour scheme. Being originally LH drive there are some compromises on the model such as the fuel tank is on the wrong side and the number rear number plate needs sorting. Next I am having a go at the IXO Ford ET6. Mark Edited November 15, 2020 by 70E 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
70E Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Pictures of the IXO Ford ET6 This was relatively straight forward as I purchased the 'gas' version which is already R/H drive, so just had to modify the bodywork and add some transfers. I was able to T Cut the existing lettering off quite easily. 6 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Nice models 70E, I am a big fan of the IXO models, yours have turned out really well. I used Giles' body irons on my Bedford TK and they are excellent, I am currently converting a Bedford TJ as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) Thanks Gents. I do agree - the Ixo and Altaya models have been an enormous boost to the modelling sphere. My original ET6 has now been chopped down to a flat bed to enable fork lift work Whilst a stock ET6 was converted to a tipper. Edited October 28, 2020 by Giles 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 14:51, 70E said: I was able to T Cut the existing lettering off quite easily. The ability to remove the lettering was another major plus for me with the TK as it saved me doing a full cab respray as the Bedford printing was rather nice on the cab 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
70E Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Thank you 37114 for the compliments, your work too has inspired me to have a go. I had thought of purchasing the Altaya Bedford but wasn't sure what to do with it but your tipper conversion is look pzrticlulary good and I'm looking forward to seeing the completed model. Owdbob has also inspired me and in fact seeing his conversion of the atlas/dinky coal truck it looked achievable so I thought that I would give it a go. see picture below, I have also managed to purchase another IXO ford North west gas truck for a reasonable price off of eBay and in doing so also saw an Ebro spar lorry, looking at the photos I though I could do a bit of mix and match to create a Pickfords lremoval lorry. So the Ford cab being R/H drive has been transplanted onto the Ebro chassis as it already had red wheels. Its currently work in progress as I have had trouble spraying it, although I primed it, as well as rubbing down, the spar signage is still slightly raised and showing through the blue paint, also the phoenix/cherry paint was difficult to apply, more I think due to my air brush pulsating rather than a smooth spray. So I am going to strip it all off and start again. I have managed to source some suitable waterslide transfers off of eBay so hopefully it will all work out ok. I have also purchased an IXO Bedford OYD which I am going to change to British Railways similar to the Oxford Diecast version all the best Mark 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Looks like you have some good projects there Mark, the Dinky Bedford is a nice model and Owd Bob made a good job of it and the Ford D series (I ended up supplying the reg plates which I subsequently modified for my Bedford TK). Look forward to seeing the Pickfords van complete, have you got a layout to put them all on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
70E Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Hi 37114 No layout yet, just in my head at the moment, hopefully will be able to make a start next year but it definitely have a parcels theme!? I have made some progress with the Pickfords lorry. I did struggle with the main bodywork and cherry paints, not sure what it was. I stripped all back as well as I could and then primed it white (that was probably the mistake) as I had to spray quite a few coats to get the opacity, in hindsight I should have used grey perhaps. As a consequence the paintwork isn't brilliant by any means but the transfers help disguise it a bit. Just some finishing off around the radiator grille and some touching uo here and there. regards Mark 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
70E Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Almost finished the IXO Bedford OYD in BR livery just need to add indicators and some weathering. If the window glazing could have been removed easily it would have been better and easier to strip the cab paintwork off but they seem to be revitted in so I had to do some masking to get the two colours. I used rail match enamels this time which were much easier to use. Not so sure about the self -adhesive logo on the cab, I may look to replace it with a waterslide equivalent so that it sits better. I just need to source some number plates for all of the models. I have enjoyed doing them although they have tested my patience and painting skills (not the best but improving) I am pleased with the end result if you dont look to closely! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fodenway Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 So much better than the usual out-of-the-box-but-out-of-scale 1/50 models often found on 'O' gauge layouts. Appropriate vehicles ARE out there, you just have to look for them. A bit of basic chopping and repainting produces a useful variety of vehicles and makes a layout so much more authentic. Well done. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB 3C no.2 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) Which Dinky toy Commercials were 1.43 ? Can think of - Bedford TK tipper and flat ERF fire engine AEC fire engine Coles Hydra truck crane Mercedes truck and trailer These were all nice fairly accurate ( and heavy! ) models. Must be others Craig Edited January 28, 2021 by JCB 3C no.2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 28/01/2021 at 15:37, JCB 3C no.2 said: Which Dinky toy Commercials were 1.43 ? Can think of - Bedford TK tipper and flat ERF fire engine AEC fire engine Coles Hydra truck crane Mercedes truck and trailer These were all nice fairly accurate ( and heavy! ) models. Must be others Craig I think the Dinky coles Argus is something like 1.48, it certainly doesn't look that out of scale compare to 1.43 wagons 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissixties Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Work in Progress 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 3 hours ago, chrissixties said: Work in Progress Now that is a great idea, I have one of the base models in the cupboard and was thinking of making a Sunblest vans but I like that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissixties Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Just about finished. I shortened the chassis. Scratchbuilt body with styrene and used model boat decking for the platform itself. The crane is a white metal kit from promod. Probably 1/50 but looks ok. Does anyone know of a source for 1/43 or 1/50 etched wipers? The ones with the original look rather toy like. Edited May 4, 2021 by chrissixties 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 28/01/2021 at 15:37, JCB 3C no.2 said: Which Dinky toy Commercials were 1.43 ? Can think of - Bedford TK tipper and flat ERF fire engine AEC fire engine Coles Hydra truck crane Mercedes truck and trailer These were all nice fairly accurate ( and heavy! ) models. Must be others Craig Add to this: Leyland Octopus Supertoy tipper Ford D800 tipper Foden S103 tipper AEC Mercury tractor unit and assorted trailers - flat, tank, dropside and tilt. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB 3C no.2 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Great little FG breakdown truck. Remember when the wheel fell off my Triumph Herald ( troubles with trunions!) having a suspended tow 10 miles home with a FG truck exactly like this. There was no conversation as I was deafened by the engine noise and the driver wore big ear defenders for the entire journey ! Edited May 3, 2021 by JCB 3C no.2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 03/05/2021 at 12:34, chrissixties said: Does anyone know of a source for 1/43 or 1/50 etched wipers? The ones with the original look rather toy like. Giles Favell has produced a number of laser cut items for both road and rail vehicles including wipers for the Dapol 08 and parts to enable radio control to be installed - perhaps he could help ? Click Here for parts produced 'By Giles' . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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