Guest jim s-w Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi All A little over a year ago I was kindly given a Springside kit for the Mini Clubman, I tried several things to get the parts in the kit to actually look like a Mini Clubman, all of which failed! So depositing most of it in the round filing cabinet that lives on the floor the front of the nose and the wheels have been grafted onto a Corgi Mini. Much happier with it now... The pic in the oval is as far as I got with the original kit. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 That original kit looks like a model of a toy.........look at the almost grotesque rear three quarter. But we have discussed it elsewhere, Jim! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I thought that would end up as the best option. You'll need larger rear lights and a wider back window too, though as the Corgi is the early Mk.1 Mini: early http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1962_Austin_Seven_Mini_Mk1_For_Sale_Blue_Rear_resize.jpg late http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_1280/21241_26134.jpg Of course, if you were only doing 00 it probably woulnd't matter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 The Clubman looks miles better now that you've just kept the front and ditched the rest. The bright silver almost makes it look like a 1275GT, though, not that that's a bad thing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hi All A comparison of Minis. On the left - out of the box. Centre repainted (with thin paint) and fitted with smaller wheels (from a springside kit) and on the right the Clubman conversion. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hi All Drawing a close to my ford Cargo project with this ADL version Needs a spot of weathering on the wheels then its done. This brings my fleet of Cargo's to 7 which is enough for now A good que for someone to bring a good RTP one out I think! Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Jim I love your pale blue Mk11 Transit, it brings back memories for me as its virtually identical to one my Father used to drive, and I learnt to drive in! The only thing missing for me off it, would be to have "Barrows Heating" on the sides and rear, and some "AGA" logos on sides and a big one on the rear doors. Could I commission you you to do one for me? and does any one do an etch to chage the front grill of the Mk1 tranny, to the later post 1971 version? Keep up the great insperational work R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks Ringo Afraid I dont want to get drawn into commissions and the like, thats too much like work. However as you can pick up a Mk1 transit from Hattons for about £3 and the fronts cost £1.40, plus I have figured out how to do it and posted it here why not have a go? I am always happy to help if you get stuck Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi All On the subject of the Mk2 transit van, I stumbled across this rather useful info this evening http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=46969 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Did I ever tell you that the car I was in got stopped for speeding by the Police - who were in a Mark 1 Transit! This was on the old A12 between Chelmsford and Ingatestone. We were in a 4.2 litre Jag (of course we pulled over - but we had to enjoy the sight of the tranny screaming its heart out for a few minutes). Turned out they thought we were bank robbers from a heist in Colchester that morning i.e. four young men with long hair in a Jaguar was still an unusual sight. Aye, things were different in those days.....i.e. that was when they still got in front of your car to pull you over - remember those motorized printed "Please pull over" blinds that used to come up once they got in front? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hi All Been doing a spot more work on Mk2 transit vans. First up the quickie one Similar to the blue one but with wheels from paragon models and the addition of a side door. (door scribed on - hinges and handle from microstrip) the middle difficulty one - this will end up a luton. I didnt go mad on the chassis as you wont see it but if you had the patience and did want to go for it a rake of these without bodies, mounted on a load of Carflats would be pretty cool. Finally - this is the awkward one. Conversion to a long wheelbase. I have used the spare back from a previous luton conversion and so far sorted the nose and the roof. the drivers door will need converting to a slidey type and the rear wheel arches need making. Also the rear vent needs filling and the rear panel (below the waist and behind the rear axle needs filling and re-shaping. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 the middle difficulty one - this will end up a luton. I didnt go mad on the chassis as you wont see it but if you had the patience and did want to go for it a rake of these without bodies, mounted on a load of Carflats would be pretty cool. True, they would, but a lot of work - the back panel on those cabbed Transit chassis was pretty complex too with the rear window pushed out backwards a bit IIRC. Like the LWB.Early LWB models all had double wheels with those plastic extensions, but later 'single' rear wheel versions were available. These had a welded (?) on plate to bring the wheelarch hole down to size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 058 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 True, they would, but a lot of work - the back panel on those cabbed Transit chassis was pretty complex too with the rear window pushed out backwards a bit IIRC. Like the LWB.Early LWB models all had double wheels with those plastic extensions, but later 'single' rear wheel versions were available. These had a welded (?) on plate to bring the wheelarch hole down to size. Hopefully the pic of my van will work! The late LWB single wheel type vans use bolt on spats with a small rubber seal between the arch and spat to make the arch the right size. I think these are one of the rarest types of mk2 nowadays, its a 100L model that were like this. The bigger type had either plastic/rubber arch extensions or a very similar type extension but made of metal instead. By the way Jim your models are absolutly superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 23, 2012 Oxford are bringing out a Mk 1 Transit 'beavertail' car transporter. Hopefully the cab will be an accurate rendition with the correct detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hopefully the pic of my van will work! That thing looks new, Phil. Anyone see the Mark 1 that had a Cosworth, Formula 1 V8 (aah, remember those motors) behind the front seats? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 24, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2012 That thing looks new, Phil. Anyone see the Mark 1 that had a Cosworth, Formula 1 V8 (aah, remember those motors) behind the front seats? Best, Pete. There was several such Transits, both Mk1 and Mk2. I am thinking of making some 'Hot Rods' from some of the Oxford models using the wheels from some old Cararama models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hi Jim, I really do love those Transits, I will definitely have a go at one. I will have to see if ABS will send me a nose or two to Oz. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisby Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 There was several such Transits, both Mk1 and Mk2. I am thinking of making some 'Hot Rods' from some of the Oxford models using the wheels from some old Cararama models. This sites as good as any to show all 3 http://www.rebelvanners.co.uk/SUPERVANS.htm There was also a Transit used as a mule for the Jaguar XJ220. http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=ford+transit+xk220&hl=en&sa=X&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&biw=1363&bih=845&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsfd&tbnid=Yc459FVEEeEdnM:&imgrefurl=http://www.tremek.com/forum/car-pictures/47592-jaguar-xj220-goodwood.html&docid=9nOP2_FN-h5z-M&imgurl=http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/2446/940352.jpg&w=1024&h=682&ei=2wkfT_-CHImBOrji0bUO&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=313&sig=113791632231497702188&page=1&tbnh=151&tbnw=209&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=106&ty=79 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 058 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That thing looks new. Its all original, no new panels, never welded, and its only done 18K miles from new! Its a 'Ford special vehicle orders' van, converted by Ford for specialist work, in the case of mine it was a BBC broadcasting vehicle, hence the windows, opening cable flap in side door and various things inside, the big grey tube thing just visable under bonnet is a cable duct for special sound/recording cables that went into an old chilton mixer desk in the back!. They also did police vans, armoured bank vans, ambulances, fire and rescue vehicles, 4x4 versions, etc etc. There are loads of specials that could be done, and would make very interesting models too. Hopefully this pic will work, it shows how my van would have looked in its BBC days! Id love to have a go making some like Jims, maybe a model of mine or a Police version with the caging over the windows for riots! Does anyone have contact info for the manufacturer of these front ends? ABS? Edit - just found phone number on a previous page, I must look harder!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schubert Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 My Dad used to work for the CEGB and I rember him bringing one of their transits home one night when he was 'on-call' as the snow was about a foot deep. It was a bright orange County 4x4 conversion and at the time seemed to be huge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi All Back near the start of the thread we discussed this... The Dodge commando (ish) from Matchbox. Well never one to leave something alone with I have been having a bit of a play around with it. I'll post later what I came up with. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi All Back near the start of the thread we discussed this... The Dodge commando (ish) from Matchbox. Well never one to leave something alone with I have been having a bit of a play around with it. I'll post later what I came up with. Cheers Jim I recall that the cab is very near to 1/76 scale and the frant panel is a good rendition of the real thing. Pity about the rest of the cab. I will be pleased to see how you get on with the project. I was not very happy with the RTI Commando cab (too rounded) Thanks for the Transit Mk.2 info. Yours look good. I eventualy got some from ABS and am working on my first one now, grafted onto the John Day lwb minibus. Cheers Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi Merf I thought the RTI one was a bit too round as well. Below is what i made out of the Matchbox one, allied to a base toys chassis, modified box body and some spare wheels from Britbus And heres an idea of what I did Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWJ Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi Jim, Apologies if this has been asked before (famous last words...), but what do you use as paint stripper? RTR diecast models clearly have a very thick layer of paint and you have improved the detail considerably by stripping them and applying a more refined finish. Lovely models generally, by the way. In particular the WH Smiths and Sunblest vans really brought back childhood memories for me Cheers, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi Jim The Dodge looks a lot better, after the work, but I'm not too convinced about the best way. I dug out one of the old Matchbox cabs and a RTI to compare. Being lazy, I looked at resin being easier to work than Mazak. Had a go at the RTI cab with files and half an hour saw a big improvment. Windscreen made higher and lower with more level edges. Roof flattened and a bit filed off the front panel above the grille to make it flatter. So far so good, will see how it goes. Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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