Hi All
just started another test build, the 1/35 CMP Ford F15, first of many Canadian Military Pattern vehicles I have in my mind. The chassis parts are mostly finished, and I am working on the CAB master right now. Besides I am getting together this test build to have chassis ready soon for fitting on the cab and body. This one is coming with Cab 11 and 2B1 body. This is first of the Easy line kits, so assembly is pretty easy, and there is just very few simply PE parts involved. There will be also kit options with Italian 20mm Breda gun mounted, and also German variant with Flak 30....enough words, here are some pictures....










Cheers
Libor

Excellent, look forward to developments.

Al

Hi Alan,
many thanks!
I have assembled all cross members, rivets show their right positions, the only thing is keep checking right angles. Both sides have to be kept well vertically before parts are secured with glue. Because all pieces involved are tiny and flexible, it is easy to work with them and hold them in right position. Then I added mounting for front wheels, first glued one side on the spring, then another - it can be carefully slided to the right spot, and glued then, once the spring mountings correspond with their heads. Finally to say the wheels can be assembled in any position wanted, straight or turned to the sides












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Libor

Impressive as always Libor. I've been looking forward to your next build. Going ahead and subscribing to your, what I'm sure will be a superb, build.

Excellent work so far libor....

Matt, Hakan, thank you very much guys
Cheers
Libor

Hi Libor,

Very impressive this is looking grand.

Al

HI Alan
many thanks Update is on the way
Cheers
Libor

Congrats Libor! Im sure these Cabs will be very popular ... there has been so much talk about them for years. Looking good already.

Hi Frank,
glad to see you, many thanks buddy
I have completed rear axle, but there are still some bits to be added. I am waiting for production PE parts, I have created a few bits later on, and they are not included in my test PE sheet - originally I thought I might do these in resin, but at the end PE option appeared to be better way.






Cheers
Libor

Libor,

This is looking really good. I can hardly wait until the kits are available. And the No.11 cab is a great choice.

Keep going, keep going!

Paul

Beautiful work Libor! such nice clean and well cast resin - obvious quality and excellent workmanship.

cheers
Mark

Paul, many thanks. I hope it might be finished and available in the middle of January. Various Cabs, Bodies and whole vehicles will follow
Mark, many thanks. Top quality of castings together with highest possible detail and accuracy of the kits are the most important things for our company. Stay tuned, more to come soon
Cheers
Libor

Hi Libor,

The No 11 Cab should prove very popular, excellent developments so far. This will be a real plus for those interested in British Trucks.

Looking forward to further developments and I may need to replan my 15cwt builds for next year.

Cheers

Al

Hi Alan
many thanks
Replan things - thats what I do recently almost every day
I will be busy with my orders for a few days, so I wont be able to make any progress on the Ford for short time, and until then I would like to wish
Happy New Year to everyone
Cheers
Libor

Just a quick update....Finished master for The cab floor and mudguards, and first test castings.....





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Libor

Hi Libor,

This is looking very sharp indeed. Excellent work.

I think the choice of the No 11 cab is a really good one,.

Cheers

Al

Looks excellent Libor....

Alan, Hakan, many thanks guys. Hopefully there will be fresh update tomorrow
Cheers
Libor

Production PE parts arrived today, and I am back on the test build. I completed engine mounting and added the rest of the parts. The belt is made of lead wire. For extra detailing some 0,1mm wire could be used to connect sparking plugs with distributor and do other wiring, but all this area will be hidden, so I am gonna leave it. In any case the wiring diagram will be included in the kit instructions for guys who would want to go for it... I used 0,8mm wire to make up pipes between engine and radiator. Finally I added first bit of cardan shaft on transmission box, it can be glued in any position, because next part is clickable and will take the angle needed for the shaft itself.












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Libor

Terrifif stuff.

Al

Really excellent work! Can't wait to get one of these. I am a real big fan of the CMP vehicles as they've got such a "utilitarian" and no nonsense look to them. You can't look at these vehicles and see anything other than a workhorse. Great job.

Jim
Large Scale Armory

Alan, Jim, many thanks guys, more to come soon
Cheers
Libor

The things are still a bit slower, but I have almost done all side works I got to do, and I am getting back to finish the Ford. I have finished master for engine cover and cast it. The rest will be much easier and faster now. I used just a spare mesh to check the fit, later I will assembly the proper one with its frame. Actually everything is just dry-fitted so far.....







Cheers
Libor

Nice

Al