Look Great Chas
I am happy to see it back
Cheers
Seb

Nice work on the car Chas!

Chas, the bag thing is called a boot, without it youl'd get alot of hot or cold aid flying in. By the way, nice work so far. looking forward to seeing it complete

Thanks Seb and Martyn.

Cheers Bob, thanks for the info.

Chas

Hi Chas. I can't really say with 100% certainty that all cars were this way, but typically the exhaust pipe runs over the top part of the rear axle close to the contour of the floor pan before exiting. This helps maintain ground clearance and prevent anything from banging the pipe shut which would make for an unhappy motor. There's also the issue that the differential will also travel downward and whack the it given the proper terrain. This would also cause some unpleasant consequences. I don't know how high up the rear of the car will be as it takes it's plunge, but if this area will be visible, you may want to to check the routing of the pipe from the muffler to the rear. As always, splendid piece of workmanship!

Ah, I think you are right. So the pipe should run underneath the rear axle, not over the top of it.

That should be an easy fix. Thanks for pointing it out Jim!

Chas

Put a nice bend in it Chas (like a semi circle) to clear the axle. Remember the axle will be bouncing up and down because of the suspension

Cheers

PP

Chas,
this was amazing work.. the water looks great and the figure look just right... i've been watching this thread since it started and i still enjoy reading it...
My modelling morale was down a few months ago and seeing this thread once again, made me wanna start all the leftovers.... keep it up

I gotta say... That's one of the best dioramas i've seen so far!

Hi Chad,

coming along really well, great work - keep it up

Al

Superb work chas the interior is looking good , good luck with painting it !

Cheers Paul, I've done a bit of googling... I now see what you mean. Thanks!

Zaidi, I'm really pleased to have this effect! Pick up the pieces mate. Sometimes, just taking the plunge gets rid of low morale. Kind of like parachuting... reluctant to jump at first, but end up loving it (peacetime parachuting, I'm talking about ). Thanks for reading!

Russell, that is a really nice compliment, but this is pretty average stuff compared to other work posted here.

Alan and James, thanks for the encouragement.

Chas

Here is my progress for Friday. Yes, I am still wearing my school shorts and socks... Angus Young...

Here is the underside again with altered exhaust. I have also attached the kit provided side-ramps as an 'armature' for the putty.

Here are the basic parts of the dash, which will under-go conversion to get the dials in the right places etc.

Monty couldn't help testing out the new, more comfy leather seats.

Chas

G'day Neil,

I haven't really explained the title as yet, but basically it comes from the feelings of betrayal felt by the local population after the abandonment of Singapore. The desertion, cowardice and looting that occurred gave many Malays reason to view the offending British and Commonwealth soldiers as "no heroes". That is a direct quote too.

Chas

Superb work CHas! Nice wokr on the car!

Nice idea aswell mate, I will check the bank and submit.

Cheers Martyn

I'll try get some more done on the car today.

Chas

G'day all,

After much deliberation, I have decided to replace the lamp post with a more 'conservative' design. The previous one was a little to elaborate for a dock setting... hopefully you will agree that this one is more appropriate (although it doesn't light up).




Ed, I've got plans for the other lamp post... it will appear in a later diorama. I hope you don't mind!

Chas

I'm agree Chas, this one is really a Dockyard lamp post.
Great looking so far.
Can't wait to see this car finished.
G'bye.
Alexandre.

Hi Chas, I think this is the lamp your diorama asks for. Simple but so nice, I'm glad you got inspired by my lamp. You did a great job, can't wait to see it painted and weathered.

Btw : your car is looking great too.

G.

Thanks Alexandre, I'm happy that you like the new lamp post.

Here is my work on the dash. Not completely accurate, but a better representation than what was provided in the kit.

Door detailing:

Primed:

Here is a shot of the dock with the lamp in place and concrete painted:

Chas

Hi again Chas,

It looks lovely the way it is, I like the composition. The lamp is perfect for the scene.
May be you can break up the stone under it, now it looks a bit weird with the pole standing on it ?
The dash board : wow !
G.

Thanks for your comment Guy. As I said, your tutorial was excellent.

I'm not sure what colour to paint the actual lamp shade... or should leave it as is?

Chas