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Post by mrmike on Aug 30, 2019 18:31:00 GMT -7
I got the chassis almost completed this morning before taking off for NH's Lakes Region.    More Land Rover to come... |
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Post by leon on Aug 31, 2019 4:49:05 GMT -7
Looking good!
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Post by mrmike on Aug 31, 2019 8:03:18 GMT -7
Thanks leon!
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Post by Deano on Aug 31, 2019 13:40:12 GMT -7
This is a nice kit and you are doing a very nice job with this!
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Post by hurtz on Aug 31, 2019 14:00:29 GMT -7
looking good
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Post by mrmike on Aug 31, 2019 14:35:54 GMT -7
Thanks Deano and hurtz! The chassis is done until I can paint the body and install it onto the chassis.   The body is ready for primer and paint.  More Land Rover to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 31, 2019 18:56:23 GMT -7
Making some really good progress here Mike. These trucks ROCK!!!!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 1, 2019 4:50:33 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! These trucks are just a basic, bare bones 4X4 back in the day. The Land Rover is to the UK as the Jeep is to the US. Today, everyone demands electronic gizmos, GPS, ultra high end audio gear, etc. These trucks were a different breed and they could go anywhere!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 8, 2019 15:04:05 GMT -7
I got the body, hood and doors in a coat of Polly Scale GN Big Sky Blue which is a close match to Land Rover Marine Blue. The color is a tad darker than what you see here. The flash washed out the color a little.    More Land Rover to come... |
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 8, 2019 20:35:00 GMT -7
That's it, right there!!! Great color for the LR!!
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Post by Deano on Sept 9, 2019 0:39:35 GMT -7
Looks great, correct colour choice for this I reckon!!
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Post by leon on Sept 9, 2019 3:00:13 GMT -7
Nice choice on the color Mike! Looks really good.
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Post by mrmike on Sept 9, 2019 5:42:08 GMT -7
Thanks Keith, Deano and leon!
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 9, 2019 5:51:41 GMT -7
Sweet
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Post by mrmike on Sept 9, 2019 7:21:09 GMT -7
Thanks Les!
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Post by hurtz on Sept 9, 2019 11:07:31 GMT -7
cool
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Post by mrmike on Sept 9, 2019 15:32:58 GMT -7
Thanks hurtz!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 9, 2019 18:52:34 GMT -7
I painted the the Land Rover grille with Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black and the silver trim with a silver Sharpie.  A mock up to check the fitment of the body on the chassis. Looking good!  I left the coil wire long since the ignition coil is mounted on the firewall and not on the engine. So far, so good!  More Land Rover to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 11, 2019 6:54:37 GMT -7
Another mock up to check body fitment since a few items were slightly warped.  I detailed painted the engine compartment.  One of the warped pieces was the roof top. I have been bending the roof slightly in the opposite direction to remove the warp.  More Land Rover to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 11, 2019 14:36:18 GMT -7
I clearcoated the Land Rover this afternoon. This is two mist coats of Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear and it darkened the color quite a bit.    More Land Rover to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 12, 2019 13:22:03 GMT -7
I have been assembling the Land Rover Series III this afternoon. I got the hood mounted on its hinge, the interior has been assembled and I has all, if not, most all of the parts painted and ready to go. The Tamiya Gloss Coat is not too shiny which is what I was hoping for. Assembly so far has been a breeze...no surprises!    More Land Rover to come... |
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 12, 2019 13:32:30 GMT -7
Its looking good Mike
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Post by leon on Sept 12, 2019 13:41:42 GMT -7
Looking good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 12, 2019 15:22:32 GMT -7
Thanks Les and leon!
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Post by mmthrax on Sept 27, 2019 10:16:17 GMT -7
I really like the chosen color, and there is great progress here.
Carry on sir....
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Post by mrmike on Sept 27, 2019 19:12:26 GMT -7
Thanks Mark!
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