Ratch Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I've just started this build and have decided to open it up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 I'm thinking of building one of these Ratch, for the first time in quite a while. I just wondered what colour you had planned for the inside of the Morris cab. The only one of these I have seen in a museum had the interior painted silver, which I thought was only used on armoured vehicles. I'm thinking of building a replica in a middle east scheme, so I was thinking the vehicle interior would be the same colour as when it left the factory, possibly green or khaki green. I have a picture of a Morris in a warm climate with the side doors kept open, possibly tied back unless there was a lock of some kind. I assume the inside of the doors in this case may be painted in an external cammo colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 I did a google image search for Morris Quad and there was a restored example in the pale stone inside and out. All the ones I've found are the same inside as out. For the tropical scheme Humbrol 121 is close enough for me. This one will be in the temperate scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 Doing a bit on the Quad.Made a new back wall.Then realised I had the rear plate upside down.Made a better door.A little fettling required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 The Quad has had the interior sprayed, and a prime coat on the exterior, of Vallejo Model Air 71019 Camouflage Dark Green.The crew have been painted,just a wash and matt coat to finish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaughan Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Enjoying the build and the crew detail is up to your usual excellence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 Thank you Shaughan.Quad etc given another coat of greenthe figures have been washed and matt coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Some filler required.Almost ready for another coat of green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 The painting on the Quad & 25pdr is about done.Next a coat of Klear before decals and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 The Quad was Kleared and decals applied, then another coat of Klear.Should get on to weathering soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 First stage of weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 And now complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaughan Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 Cheers Shaughan. When researching the 25pdr and Quad, I learned that the basic unit of C.8 + limber + 25pdr was often accompanied by another C.8 + limber + limber for extra ammunition. This gave me the idea to but two additional kits to accompany the one just completed. One I could build to match that one in the dual limber configuration, and the left-over Quad and gun could be built as if deployed. Well I bought the two kits and then discovered that back in 2009 that glen3312 (on the ATF) had given me a number of kits for restoration. One of these was the C.8 and a limber (no 25pdr). The missing gun was of no concern now.The near side front wheel was missing, so I used the spare wheel off the back. I'm looking for references now. I may repaint if I chose a different camouflage scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 I have cut the doors out of one, the other two will remain closed.I added a rear wall to two of them.The doors were sanded on the inside to thin them, and then I added ribbing, cut from thin plastic card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 A test for the Caunter scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Nice Build Ratch. I have been watching it as it goes along.My supervisor for my first work term as an Engineering Student some 50+ years ago was an ex-WW2 Canadian Army Artillery officer who fought in Italy and Europe with 25 Pounders. They used CPM Gun Tractors. He did not talk about it much (typical of all vets, I think) but when he did it was always interesting.Brings back memories of those stories....Cheers,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 He did not talk about it much (typical of all vets, I think) That's right Tim. My grandfather fought through North Africa and Italy as an anti-tank gunner. He hardly spoke about it. I found out much more after he'd passed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Gun crews painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Whilst looking for some other stuff I came across these - some need re-painting.This one is a Hussar.I was looking for six seated figures to go into one of the FATs.Three are pilots, but maybe folks won't notice with them in the back. They will be painted in the same way as the gun crew.Here's my proper go at Caunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 I've fixed the side windows on all three.I'll make the windscreens later.Meanwhile, assembly has been going on.Gaps filled and a couple of outriders rediscovered (while looking for some other bits). I'll repaint them as army motorcyclists and may use them. Next job is to mask up and respray the base colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 Having filled the gaps, I fixed all parts except for the wheels, masked the windows and resprayed the base colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 Painted the Caunter on the other two quads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 I don't know which regiment these markings represent, but I have chosen them for all three Quads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 The Quads are about ready for some weathering now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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