Ratch Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 This is the 2023 tooled kit. My view of this kit will appear here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 The runners were rinsed under soapy water and left to air-dry. I took the assembly process as far as possible before I felt I needed to address the interior painting.The pot-let of 196 provided is very translucent on first brushing. I can see multiple coats being applied before an even, flat colour is achieved (if it can be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 The seats and steering wheel were painted, then instrument decals were applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Assembly continued. To me, a glaring omission is an exhaust pipe. Did they not have one?I ignored the painting call outs at these stages and will return to them before fitting the wheels. I am reluctant to use 196 for the main bodywork for two reasons. Firstly, the poor coverage experienced on the interior, and secondly, Land Rovers are green, so that’s the colour I shall use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 My painting is almost done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 A little more paintwork, just touch-ups basically, and then the decals were applied. Airfix Researcher Luke Slanley-Hewitt has confirmed that the omission of the exhaust was a conscious decision, it was felt that it would be too fragile and awkward for a beginner to use on the build. By that we can clearly see who the target market is for these kits.In conclusion I can say that this was a stress-free build. The omission of the exhaust pipe was a little concerning, but I think the reason why it wasn’t included is valid for the target market. More experienced modellers will bemoan its omission but have the skills to scratch the pieces. Thanks to Airfix for supplying this kit for review. It deserves to do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Writer 2 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 That looks very nice! It would be lovely to see a larger scale version but the details on the tiny 1:43 look crisp and fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 its a nice build ratch, you chose right to do it green its the colour everyone seems remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Speaking (or typing, anyway...) as a former Land Rover Defender owner, I'd question the realism of the excellent build (and interesting build review) in that the model doesn't include an oil leak to go underneath.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Thanks gents - oil leaks can be added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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