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1/32 Bedford MWD RAF


kkarlsen

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So, this is my 3rd attempt at scratchbuilding a 1/32, aviation related vehicle.

It has been in making for quite some time, but now it seems to come together rather well...

 

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I initially bought the new Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD kit, to use as a guide for this build. 1.5 x 1/48 = 1/32

 

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The chassis is scratchbuild using different parts from the spares box (engine, gearbox, rear axle)

Fenders are made from milliput using a Humbrol paint jar as template...

 

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The grill on the bonnet sides, was quite a challenge, but after 3-4 trials I finally was satisfied with the result.

 

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Wheels are from E. Z. Models - Wheels for British trucks...

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Any chance you can give the details of how you got the wood to come out that way. That looks pretty dang good.

 

Yes of course...

 

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As a base color, I have used Tamiya Wooden Deck Tan Acrylic paint, left to dry and then using Windsor & Newton oil colors Burnt Umber/Burnt Sienna or similar colors, to paint the wood grain with a stiff paintbrush.

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The worn paint is done by giving the wood a layer of AK Interactive Worn Effect before airbrushing with Humbrol RAF blue.

The paint is then reactivated, using water and a stiff paintbrush giving the RAF blue the worn look.

When this is dry I have used a dark wash to bring out the details of the boards

 

Hope you like it...

 

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Engine installation with radiator, pipes and wirering almost done...

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Like it ?....Holy ......I love the whole truck, but man, that worn wood effect is simply the best I think I have ever seen in a scale model...and I've seen A LOT of scale models....I also live on a wooden boat, and do carpentry / remodel work on old homes, so I see this 'look' often.....that is one process I am certainly going to try in the future. Excellent !!

 

Joe

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That is interesting that you can use Milliput to make curved structures.  Do you use a rolling press of some type to make a uniform thickness?

 

Yes, I used something called a acrylic clay roller and some baby powder to get the milliput into a uniform thickness.

And as I already mentioned, found a shape with the correct diameter (humbrol paint jar)...

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