Thread: Which model to try first time

Look forward to your model build. Also wanted to point out there are many toy/model building books you can get that have a wide range of models and toys to build from. Also there is Gatto plans. I built the Steam train from them.

1949 Reading Steam Freight Locomotive

Also built a Scania Truck from one of Richard Blizzards toy building books which have scale models in the back half of them.

1982 Scania Truck

If interested in any of the books give me a shout I can help you with selecting them. I have a couple dozen of them.

Bret

The plans and kit arrived today
The timber sizes are a bit different to what I thought so the teak I was going to use can wait for another project unless I can get some more in suitable size and reasonable match.

So its either Red Cedar ( yes a softwood ) or New Guinea Rosewood ? or I might JUST have enough silky oak here .
Thats for main body , the running boards timber can be picked after main body choice is made

I have a big job ( Dining room cabinet or buffet ) part done so the model is 2nd priority. ;to be done while glue is drying or otherwise held up on cabinet job

We wait in anticipation for the build to commence. keep a log of how you progress and as you may already know we do like W.I.P. photo's of any build

Well I made a start , some pieces cut

if you check my post titled Cabinet Project in " Big Stuff " thread you will see why I have been slow to begin this

The pieces in foreground in middle pic are some of my options for grille piece

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A bit more done

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Coming along nicely. How are you finding it so far

Originally Posted by Dalboy

Coming along nicely. How are you finding it so far

OK thanks ,challenging because of the lack of included instructions your thread has been a big help

I might have to buy a scroll saw before doing the smaller detail and pieces

Glad my build is of help. Many people have helped me in the past and it is good to be able to help others in return, that is what these forums are all about.

G'day Garry, Good to see the progress and the model taking shape,
BUT you'll be shot if you get found out doing woodwork on the snooker table sir....
Keep up the good work, Cheers, crowie

Originally Posted by crowie

G'day Garry, Good to see the progress and the model taking shape,
BUT you'll be shot if you get found out doing woodwork on the snooker table sir....
Keep up the good work, Cheers, crowie

Well its a nice perfectly level to set things up on / Good light / and nice background for photo taking

BUT no glueing / cutting / sanding ect

I guess if its a WIP I should put up a few photos

I done a few different things on the interior from what is on the script

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I will post a few pics of the current progressP5047254.jpg
This will be it for about a month as I have other things happening
as you can see I added a few things that were not on the plan
Bumper bars , door handles , windscreen , ect . still to go before finishing
What do you suggest for the finish ?
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That last photo posted in error I cannot see how to delete it

Now deleted ;thanks Crowie

Originally Posted by snapper1

That last photo posted in error I cannot see how to delete it

G'day Garry, I THINK by going into edit the post and opening the "manage attachments" you can "untick" the photo you don't want shown on the post....give it a go, cheers, crowie


PS - Love the way the project is progressing, it's one beaut looking car sir!!!!