I was able to do some work on the truck this weekend, and managed to get the whole thing pushed along quite well. I also had a read through of BGK rules and thought how similar they are/will be to KGN. I guess the legal wonks at E.E. missed a trick by not stiffing Piers and Warwick at the launch of the rules. Can't wait till BGN is launched. Anyway, Radio trucks are in, and I'm on my way to creating a little diorama for it. Firstly, the truck needs to be built.
The truck with its wheels on. I had to build up the suspension to set the wheels properly, with axle springs and axles improvised.
The box with wheel arches cut out, the step at the front of the box to take the chassis.
A side view of the cutting and filing done
Fitted onto the chassis, withrear mudguards on
The roof frame with side bracing supporting it. The long bar has had the edges filed.
Roof plate glued on,after being bent to shape. I superglued the roof on for a secure but fast fit. I will then trim the roof down, and give an edge to the sides of the roof.
The finished article, now filed down
Front parcel/stowage shelf and its supporting bracing added. Ready for further detailing.
A couple of minutes checking out google images to get an idea of what to put on the body, and it will be ready for painting.
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