Macs 5 1/24 KFS kit CHALLENGE

[macmcconnell]

Well guys pics to follow Dear brother Baker asked if I could build him a few kits as his have been wrecked in his move south
I said no probs well then a FIRKIN BIG BOX APPEARED no less than 6 kits one a present for me..thanks Noel.
What I will say up front is these kits are first class hardly any work needed on cleaning. So on the bench as we speak 2 x ferrets a 432 and a salidin Kits are fighting back i picked up wrong end of the soldering iron yesterday .ouch. More to come on this challenge soon

Mac

[macmcconnell]

Heres a few pics the hell that is my bench..

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DSC08727 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
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DSC08723 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.

432 Under way.

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DSC08725 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
1st ferret internals painted awaiting weathering this will be the SSM,S vehicle at ranges marked up as 16/5 lancers.

Mac

[Tony Thunder]

Wow flying on the 43!
Just about ready for some paint on that I think.
The Ferret is my favourite KFS build so far but I would like to do the Saladin at some stage.
Book marked and watching

Tony

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Tony
Yip I have built a load of sub assemblies ,but tomorrow I wanna get the base coats on the main hull of the 432

Rgs Mac

[possum]

Great looking detailed Ferret, look forward to watching this build

[wbill76]

Nice work on the interior Mac, your bench looks a lot like mine!

[macmcconnell]

Tanks for the feed back.
Well battled on over the week end now 3 builds going on with a forth starting to day.
Well got some internals paint on the 432 built a great lump of the saladin and camed a ferret.
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DSC08736 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
I primed in Gray. then added the silver, left for 24hrs added the tan which I mixed up a little dark to be lightened during weathering and the white to the NBC ducting this was all sprayed free hand then sharpened with a brush.
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DSC08737 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
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DSC08738 by macmcconnell, on Flick
I painted the interior silver with Xtra Color silver. This is a great colour one that Noel found.

.Well with Diana feeling a bit left out I moved operations down stairs while she watched Saturday X factor AND strictly.
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DSC08735 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
.So the Saladin began AKA Noels Nemesis. Now I like Howards kits,but the suspension on this is not for the faint hearted it does state that for working suspension you have to take extra care. That should read extra extra extra care and then some.

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DSC08734 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
The linkage for the first and second road wheels has to be added at the moment its to long.

.Well after having my patents tested Sunday morning saw some paint hit the ferret, Now as I am under Noels Instructions for his Ferret its rather bright this is what happens when old school soldiers get near bright paint.
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DSC08731 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Noels Excuse its the RAC sports car.
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DSC08732 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Just after this photo was taken the gloss was added ready for decals.
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DSC08740 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Above the 3 builds as they stood this morning..................they look simple and small but they are great builds, the ferret is a wonderfull kit I can see a rusty one comin up.

Rgs Mac

[AndyArgent]

Mac you are a modelling machine. I love the work you are doing here. The whole thing looks superb. That engine ......Wow.

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Andy
5 vehicles is a tall order even for a machine, but I know he really wants them ASAP. That's the baby engine wait to you see the big ones. speak and catch up later buddy.
Heres a shot of my open rear I know you like a big back door!
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DSC08739 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
I have some map boards to do.



Mac

[Tony Thunder]

Nice looking rear!

A few things I have found on my 43 build which you may find useful:

The circular disc next to the document box is also padded so needs a lick of that tan paint.

One thing I noticed was that when installing the seats in the back the ones on the left are rather tight, I found that pushing the end ones slightly out gave a bit more clearance in the middle.

When you get round to installing the steering gearbox the instructions are wrong in that the lifting eyes should be inline and not facing each other.

Am liking the tan colour whats is it?

Tony

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Tony Other than 8 weeks on BATUS I HAVE NO 432 KNOWLEDGE. If you ever build a Saladin I can give you some pointers. The pictures you posted show a lot of white on the real time 432 is that normal?.
For the padding I used Tan and added some Orange to deepen it. Once again thanks for the pointers your a gent.

Mac

[Tony Thunder]

Hello mate,

I have even less knowledge but if I spent more time building and less time reading I would get far more stuff finished!

What I managed to find out was that after a certain date if a vehicle went for a major base workshop overhaul which included full strip down and shot blasting of hull they were then repainted with white interiors.
I can't remember the date though! (MK2/1) but would think late 80's/ early 90's. Long enough ago that some of the white ones are now in private hands (as per my pics). Not every vehicle has gone through the programme so by my reckoning depending on dates both would be right!

Tony

[macmcconnell]

Thanks again Tony

Mac

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Hello,me favourite 'Bonehead' ....You've really set yourself a task,to build all 5 of these at the same time!!!..BUT,if anyone can do it,you can.
Re the 432,did you say you were gonna do the Ambulance for Noel,or did I imagine that?
Have to say mate,so far there's 'Top Drills' going on here,I'm lovin it!!!

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Oct 21, 2013 4:27:00 GMT -5 Tony Thunder said:

Nice looking rear!



The circular disc next to the document box is also padded so needs a lick of that tan paint.


Tony

If memory serves(It WAS a long time ago),that circular plate wasn't always padded up,so Mac is ok with what he has.On the 434's,there was a lever mounted in that area,to engage tho PTO for the jib.It may also have been a similar thing for some of the 432's did have winches fitted in the back,as sort of recovery vehicles.
I'm prepared to stand corrected,at any time.

[macmcconnell]

Hi my favourite spanner ninja.
Well thanks for the info first up, mate all help most welcome. Back in the day Noel and I had to help out HQ Regimental aid post the RAP command vehicles were normal 432 with Map boards ect but no rear tent or spec sigs kit and marked as ambulances but the nurses were nice from 2AFA and noel was a happy boy.
just starting on detail stuff now.

Rgs Mac

[robbo]

Nice work Mac as usual, you get your hands on three great models for free, I like your style mate

[macmcconnell]

They are great Kits Robbo, but I have to give them up. Heres the 432 split top and bottom.
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DSC08752 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.

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DSC08751 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Looks like its ready for a R.E.M.E 857 inspection, still loads of interior to do.......loads

Rgs Mac

[robbo]

Yeah but you get to do the good bit

[macmcconnell]

True old buddy

Rgs Mac

[bullardino]

Wow, looks like a three blogs at the price of one

Great job at your usual superb standards Mac

[Tony Thunder]

Looking good Mac!

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Oct 22, 2013 14:40:30 GMT -5 @swwil said:

Mr. McConnell, I hope you will not take this the wrong way or be offended, but I just have to say - I HATE YOU! Beautiful work on great kits. Wish I could afford that Ferret and a Saladin.

Steve,Mac is a 'Bonehead',he doesn't get offended easily

[macmcconnell]

Steve as Chris said no offence that and the fact my Bruv payed for them for his collection. Tony we know our Kit pains I share your pain with wiring. Luigi glad to see you aboard.
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DSC08757 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Let the fun begin.
Well most of the wiring was simple I just put everything on cocktail sticks drilled loads of holes and threaded the wire through. Once holes drilled sprayed radio boxes green and engine room stuff black. All colours done threaded black wire through with no need to paint.
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DSC08760 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
This really speeds up time I cracked this lot this morning.
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DSC08758 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
.I have loads more to add ,but were heading the right way. Thanks for looking in I do have some sanding to do round the hatches its not been missed I just don't see the point in doing it now.

Mac

[Deleted]

Wow Mac! Looks like you've met the challenge!

[deafpanzer]

Looking great... looks like a work of a professional electrician!

[wbill76]

Making good headway here Mac, very nice progress on all the interior bits.

[macmcconnell]

Dicky the ferret is a great kit well worth the pounds.

Bruce that challenge is getting harder.

Andy its a nightmare and more to come.

Will iam pushing on.

Rgs Mac

[AndyArgent]

Excellent work mate.

[jackh]

Just caught up on this Mac and I'm in for the rest of the builds, absolutely brilliant work on all of them.