transit
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Post by transit on Dec 11, 2012 14:11:00 GMT
....finally started work on making a model of preserved Sheffield Regent V , 874 . Through constant pleas to the model kit builders , no one was willing to produce it as a kit - "as only Sheffield had them !" - so the only option was to make it myself ! Fortunately , i knew of a cheap (around £!0 Ebay) plastic kit which could be converted into a convincing lookalike !  Anyway , i'll let the pics show the procedure !.... Starting with a Classic Model Company kit of a front entrance Rotherham East Lancs bodied Regent V....   The bodyshell was given a light coat of cream and then all the shell was sanded smooth to remove all body details and beading till almost all cream removed, then front door filled and made into a window , rear platform cut out ,front upper deck windows reshaped, front and rear domes heavily filed to get the "Alexander" look.....   When bodywork almost there, it was given a coat of grey primer to show up any faults in filler work , and new rear bulkhead/platform test fitted. The upper rear emegency windows still needed a bit of work ! - note i had forgot to cut out the new window behind the cab at this stage !.........   Finally the bus was ready for the Sheffield livery , window pillars were "blacked to disguise the thickness of the cast plastic and due to this , all glazing will be cut seperately for each window and fitted flush , as can be seen of front upper and o/s lower....   ...more pics to follow !! |
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andyrad
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Post by andyrad on Dec 11, 2012 14:51:24 GMT
wow!
simply amazing transit, hope your ready for an influx of orders from members of the AEC Alexander Group!?? lol
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Post by daverad on Dec 11, 2012 16:18:29 GMT
Well you can put me at top of your list for one. just brilliant transit.
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Post by gareth388 on Dec 14, 2012 9:54:36 GMT
Absolutely superb! Better get the production line going!
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Post by daverad on Dec 14, 2012 10:19:31 GMT
Steady on gareth, Im first.
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Post by alexander on Dec 14, 2012 14:46:43 GMT
Sorry lads I ordered it when I saw it at Aldwarke .
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Post by daverad on Dec 14, 2012 15:59:01 GMT
I dont know Alexander, you always seem to be in the right place at the right time.
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andyrad
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Post by andyrad on Dec 30, 2012 14:44:17 GMT
Amazing! Needs photographing with the real thing....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2012 18:26:55 GMT
Superb work Transit.
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Post by atlantean on Dec 30, 2012 20:16:31 GMT
Another excellent model transit.
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Post by cityclipper on Dec 31, 2012 12:07:11 GMT
Looks superb Transit, very impresed
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