Bronco Humber Scout Car Mk.I - Done...No April fools either!

[imatanker]

I like Dickies idea. I think that would defo work. I would try some light heat and pressure first to see if you could straighten out the side a little. Nothing too drastic. Just enough to see if you can straighten out the middle section of the hull a bit and then start fattening up the whole side as Mr.F so wisely put forth.

[danb.]

Wow Brother Boggs that interior is looking amazing buddy shame about the warpage tho bro dont let it stop ya your doing a mighty fine job sir

Dan B

[Deleted]

maybe some heat applied using a hairdryer? maybe that will work, shame if you can't sort it mate

[ceresvesta.]

Ho the Infamy!!!....All of the above bro. You'll manage

[fightnjoe]

havent posted but ive been watching. hate to see that about the warpage. i have no doubt you will get it figured out though. she is looking up to your high standards prior to that revelation though. excellent paint work.




joe

[`Boots`]

Thats a shame bro G.........she is looking da bizz fella, can you not cut some spue to slightly over length and apply it across the inner span from one side to the other just enough to push the warpage out, then you could glue the upper section in place and once dry remove the sprue.......this should hold it all in situ, don`t know how easy it will be too remove the sprue afterwards but it might be worth a go fella...............or go down Dicky`s route is the other option, just a thought bro

[bbd468]

Hiya fellas,

I sure thank you guys for all the nice comments and for the recommendations for a fix....i appreciate it.

Ive spent the last 3 hours trying to sort it out. I used brute force...didnt work and accidentally broke the wheel suspension i had just fixed a few days ago. I used a hair dryer several times to no avail. What i wound up doin is a bit of Boots idea, only its stayin put as im done ferkin with it and ready to move along. I i wedged a stiffener across from side to side apparantly i didnt use enough CA the first time as i was putting the top on and aligning it, the CA broke and the piece poped of. Second go around....it aint comin out! Plenty-O-CA glue were used.

Got the top on and glued, but sill had to apply pressure in areas to get a decent fit, thus i got some damn finger/glue prints on parts which ill have to sand out.





Gonna clean it up, add putty where it needs a dab, sand, etc...etc.

[fightnjoe]

well the saying is nothing a bit of glue wont fix.



should look ok as you go through the process.




joe

[Deano]

Sorry I encouraged you to break the suspension mate...me bad looks perfect now tho !

[robbo]

Good fix Gary, brings back good memories watching this one

[bbd468]

Thanks fellas!

Deano, you did nothin wrong bro! Me, i shouldnt have used the Caveman style of brute force on it!

Its all ahead full now.

[`Boots`]

Great work fella.......seems to have done the trick

[Deleted]

For reference only...



You've done it again!!
how did you get so far into this with me not seeing it? 

Great work again my friend   She looks the business 

[bbd468]

Thankya Boots!

Steve, im a slick-un...got to watch me close.

[imatanker]

Mar 6, 2014 13:49:51 GMT -5 @stevem said:

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You've done it again!!
how did you get so far into this with me not seeing it? 

Great work again my friend   She looks the business 

Steve, it's the old Stealth Kiltutu trick, My friend   Great save, Gary. She's right side up and rollin' now Bro

[bullardino]

Wow, what a warpage and what a save, bro. Will the stiffener stay in place or are you planning to remove it?

[Deleted]

sounds like you had a right battle Gary, glad you got it sorted though mate

[bbd468]

Lui, Pete - I been workin on this Humber last night and this morning....ALOT of fit issues now. Got some putty to apply, some pieces of small thin styrene rod for gaps, but im close to the finish. Ill have an update later today or this evening.

[dupes]

Oooooh...that doesn't sound good! Got pics of the offending areas?

[bbd468]

Mar 7, 2014 12:50:37 GMT -5 dupes said:

Oooooh...that doesn't sound good! Got pics of the offending areas?

Ill post pics of em when i update bro. Ive added alot this morning so im setting it aside to dry for 2-3 hours...keep knocking of stuff i glue five minutes a go.

[danb.]

This really is fighting you all the way bro ey ? i had similar issues with the Bronco kit i had

Dan B

[Leon]

Nice fix on the warpage brotha Gary.Your doing a fine job.

[ceresvesta.]

DUDE! You've done exactly what I saw in my head!!!!!! Ferkin Jedi mind trick! The FOOOOOOORCE!!!!
Nice save bro!

[bbd468]

Thanks you guys, im gettin things sorted ok. Filled in some gaps with small round styrene and then gave the Mr. Surfacer treatment. Ill use a cotton bud wet with Mr.thinner and work some areas and ill sand some of the corners.






Young Jedi Phil, Master taught you many things that you know, But Master hasnt taught young Jedi all that Master knows.....Many tricks left in Masters bag and Much Knowledge in Masters book.

[imatanker]

Young Jedi Phil, Master taught you many things that you know, But Master hasnt taught young Jedi all that Master knows.....Many tricks left in Masters bag and Much Knowledge in Masters book.

Ferkin' good thing too. I don't think I could deal with the both of you.

Way to bounce back Boggy. Fill and sand, Fill and sand.

Just remember, I'm watching.



Te- He

[TRM]

Some mighty fine work here Brotha!! I keep looking back to that interior...off the hook!! Trying really hard not to crack the one I have in the stash now!!

[deafpanzer]

Great save!!! Will always remember this... LOL Great tip how to fix the warpage in case I have to do it myself.

Of course we never doubted your power of kiltutu!!!

[Deleted]

Mr McB....Just playing a bit of catchup here.Great work on the interior mate!! .....Also,I can't help thinking that your suspension problem earlier,may have been caused by the warpage in the lower hull,in the first place,eh?

[bullardino]

Mighty fine job Master Boggs.

[Deano]

Very nice assemblage ....keep it coming mate !