The Unofficial Airfix Modellers' Forum

Hopefully this year I'm going to try and maintain a workbench thread.

On the bench at the moment is this



As part of a larger project I am attempting to convert it into a Zil-131 tractor unit. The reason I chose this kit over the other 131's out there is the rear deck is closest to the rear deck of the tractor so minimizes the work needed............hopefully.

Anyway this is where I'm at now. Rear deck cut down and all raised detail removed then start to build the fifth wheel supports.

I'll look forward to watching your thread.

David

Well tidy,I too will look forward to your progress.
Regards
Ken.

Thanks guys. Real life being more than a little cruel at the moment but managed to get some work done.





Also finished one of my shelf queens

That Zil tractor unit conversion looks interesting, Kit and that is great work especially considering the small scale. Really great looking Bradley!

Nice. It's going to look great on the display table.

thanks guys, if things go well with the Zil, the next step will be an act of sacrilege

That ZiL tractor scratchup is looking pretty sweet. I tried to do the same with that anemic Zil 157 from the Airfix SAM 2 kit, but would go with the beefier and way more realistic appearance that the ICM truck kits have for sure. That Bradley looks pretty sweet, too. Excellent work, man.

The Bradley is very, very good. I expect great things of the Zil now.

cheers guys, and no pressure then James?

Love the Bradley, that is delightful

Great looking Bradley. The Zil indeed looks interesting.

What kit and scale is the Bradley?

It looks brilliant.

Thanks for the kind comments guys

@splash:- It's the Revell 1/72 kit with the Blackdog accessories set

That’s even more impressive now I know it’s 1/72