1/43 BR Dodge Crew Van

[37114]

53 minutes ago, ChrisS said:

 

I know that feeling - it's funny how it all comes together, and the sense of satisfaction gained.

 

It's looking good. I still might be tempted by another one!

 

Yes, I am happy with how it is turning out, will look good when finished and they are few and far between on layouts. I do fancy doing a skip loader based on the Dodge chassis.

[Steve_Beattie]

On 30/04/2023 at 21:31, Hal Nail said:

What are the surfaces of the cab like? I'm tempted to try the Leyland Terrier. 

 

Would be good if we could all start lobbying for an ergonomic cab tho!

Please I'm trying to retire! An Ergo cab is on the list. 

[Steve_Beattie]

On 01/06/2023 at 21:35, 37114 said:

Yes, I am happy with how it is turning out, will look good when finished and they are few and far between on layouts. I do fancy doing a skip loader based on the Dodge chassis.

I'm looking at the Dodge Chassis and as it's up for a refurb will print it at a new angle to see if that works. The distortion on the van body I didn't see so my apologies there I think that's one of the older prints but worth looking at. I think I know what the issue is. 

 

 

[37114]

After a bit of hiatus I have made some progress on the Dodge, the thought of making the individual glazing pieces didn't excite but I have made and fitted the one for the body. Before glazing I added the transfers and varnished the body

 

I have made half the cab glazing but need to find some curved glazing for the cab rear corner windows, probably from a suitable plastic drinks bottle.

[37114]

Nearly there now.. cab glazed.. This is much harder than  the body due to the smaller windows and curved pieces but I got there in the end. I made my own mirror arms but used the original mirror glass pieces. Just need to get on with the extension of the layout to get a home for it.