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Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: December 14th, 2017, 10:36 pm
by kpnuts
Hi all I'm wondering if on the real thing these compartments are hinged some how
After adding this detail the other bit fits over the top like this
There are handles at the bottom of the outer shelving I'm wondering if I can some how make the parts hinged to show all the detail, there is loads of shelving like this and it would be a shame to hide all the detail.
Yes I could just not glue them so they are removable but I would like to try and make them as they are on the real thing.
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: December 15th, 2017, 3:40 pm
by syd-baines
i would imagine they either hinge or slide, if you could get to a fire station they might be able to help you with the answer, you are doing a brilliant job it is coming together well, looking forward to more
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: December 15th, 2017, 3:41 pm
by ShaunW
Nice. I think you are right, KP, otherwise the crew would not be able to access the rearmost racks. I wonder if the front rack hinges open to the right in a similar fashion to a door otherwise it probably slides to allow access. Have you checked Google Images? there might be some photos of the full-size on there.
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 9:41 pm
by kpnuts
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 4th, 2018, 3:08 pm
by syd-baines
this is looking very good doing a great job looking forward to seeing more
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 4th, 2018, 5:16 pm
by kpnuts
Hi all here's another update, I thought I could improve this bit so I cut the moulded on straps off and made some of my own
Then I thought to myself I can improve on that too.
I do think my bench is getting quite full (and this is not all I'm working on)
Here's an assortment of the accessories so far made for this.
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 4th, 2018, 6:08 pm
by ShaunW
Wow, there is certainly plenty to be going at with this kit. You have certainly improved the look of that bag with the replacement straps.
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 10th, 2018, 10:24 pm
by kpnuts
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 12th, 2018, 6:16 pm
by ShaunW
Excellent work, KP. As far as scratch building detail is concerned, might I suggest you take a leaf out of the late Sheperd Paine's book - just do enough to largely suggest the detail and the viewer's eye will usually deceive them into believing that the detail has been fully and faithfully replicated!
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 13th, 2018, 1:48 pm
by syd-baines
wow a lot of detail in this build you have done a great job adding the extra detail you have so far i am sure you will make a good job of any more you put in
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 22nd, 2018, 10:31 pm
by kpnuts
Hi a little more progress
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 23rd, 2018, 4:54 am
by Clashcityrocker
Great looking equipment. It's going to look good when finished.
Nigel
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 23rd, 2018, 6:52 pm
by ShaunW
Very smart indeed, KP.
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 23rd, 2018, 9:56 pm
by kpnuts
Re: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4
Posted: February 24th, 2018, 2:02 pm
by MarkyM607
Looking nice. Thought you'd done this though!!