Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD
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Re: Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD
Nice...very nice! Especially the instructions.
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Looks 1/35 to me. The only clue would be the size of the sprue channels compared to the size of the parts.
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Re: Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD
Logical construction continues - fit is very good
The tilt needs a bit of TLC but without too much bother comes together and fits snugly to the body. Some whittling and sanding is needed ...
And with a hop, skip and a jump we get to this - and Yes I agree with others - that the tread is a little overdone. I suspect we'll see some resin offerings in the future
The wheels are cleverly designed that they can be positioned in a variety of "turned" positions
A first for me - a build that has taken less than 24 hrs
The scheme will be RAF Blue grey (whatever colour that really is )
Thanks for looking
Rob
The tilt needs a bit of TLC but without too much bother comes together and fits snugly to the body. Some whittling and sanding is needed ...
And with a hop, skip and a jump we get to this - and Yes I agree with others - that the tread is a little overdone. I suspect we'll see some resin offerings in the future
The wheels are cleverly designed that they can be positioned in a variety of "turned" positions
A first for me - a build that has taken less than 24 hrs
The scheme will be RAF Blue grey (whatever colour that really is )
Thanks for looking
Rob
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Re: Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD
I say this over and over but never practice what I preach. I need a simple out of the build. PE is driving me up a wall.
Shawn
Oh ha Rob, It looks great.
Shawn
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Oh ha Rob, It looks great.
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Shawn - it really is nice to have something trivial on the go. This has just sat in the background and when I've got bored with the BTR I pick this up.
Luftwaffe Grey blue 4 : London Grey 1
I initially sprayed the tarp Mig Ammo Khaki - then deciding it was too dark - remembered that I have Lifecolor paints - their major advantage being that they dry really Flat
I sprayed "Worn Out Hemp" - parfait!
And then a couple of spare hours today rapidly gets you to this
I opted for clear light lenses unlike the war time Blackout ones suggested. This will be a post war vehicle in Llanbedr late 50s. It didn't look right so the solution was to carefully paint around each lens.
And that's it - finished. To feature soon in a little dio with the Fairey Firefly U.8
Close down.
Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD - Fabulous kit - unreserved recommendation. Perfect fit and multiple options. The Aircraft modellers have a little gem here. Thorough congratulations to Airfix who continue their long overdue resurrection. You could seriously build and pain this in a day
Paints - Vallejo and Lifecolor hemp for the tarp
Pigments - Mig Ammo European Earth - mixed with water to "slurry paint" the tyres - excess being removed with a dampened cotton bud
Thanks for looking
Rob
Luftwaffe Grey blue 4 : London Grey 1
I initially sprayed the tarp Mig Ammo Khaki - then deciding it was too dark - remembered that I have Lifecolor paints - their major advantage being that they dry really Flat
I sprayed "Worn Out Hemp" - parfait!
And then a couple of spare hours today rapidly gets you to this
I opted for clear light lenses unlike the war time Blackout ones suggested. This will be a post war vehicle in Llanbedr late 50s. It didn't look right so the solution was to carefully paint around each lens.
And that's it - finished. To feature soon in a little dio with the Fairey Firefly U.8
Close down.
Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD - Fabulous kit - unreserved recommendation. Perfect fit and multiple options. The Aircraft modellers have a little gem here. Thorough congratulations to Airfix who continue their long overdue resurrection. You could seriously build and pain this in a day
Paints - Vallejo and Lifecolor hemp for the tarp
Pigments - Mig Ammo European Earth - mixed with water to "slurry paint" the tyres - excess being removed with a dampened cotton bud
Thanks for looking
Rob
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Re: Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD
Looks almost 'cute' doesn't it
Very nice work indeed Rob. I see that ITA have released a PE update set for this model - an excuse for you to build another?
Gary
Very nice work indeed Rob. I see that ITA have released a PE update set for this model - an excuse for you to build another?
Gary
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Re: Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD
Hi Rob
Just caught up with this & have to say that's a little cracker well done
Wish Airfix would make some of these new kits in 1/35, seen a few at the model club I go to & very impressed with there detail etc.
Shaun
Just caught up with this & have to say that's a little cracker well done
Wish Airfix would make some of these new kits in 1/35, seen a few at the model club I go to & very impressed with there detail etc.
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Re: Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD
Great job Rob! (and it rhymes! )
It really doesn't look like it's a 1/48th scale kit, If it hadn't the descriptor in the title and the example of the MA bottles I would have sworn it's a 35th scale kit .
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It really doesn't look like it's a 1/48th scale kit, If it hadn't the descriptor in the title and the example of the MA bottles I would have sworn it's a 35th scale kit .
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Great little truck!
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